Roof maintenance is often overlooked because, unlike the rest of your house, its main components are not quite visible. The rafters, trusses, and sheathing components of your roof are usually well tucked away, hidden behind your ceiling. Many people only inspect their roofs when there is a sign of leakage inside the house. The frequency [...]
One of the original reasons people built houses was to have a dry roof over their heads. In the past, the main factor that influenced the choice of one roofing material over another was the weather and the availability of raw materials as well as skilled labour in the region. Nowadays, the development of modern [...]
There are a few home repairs such as leaking roofs, leaking water pipes or electrical faults that should not be delayed. These have to be attended to as soon as you discover them because they tend to cause more damage over time, both physically and financially, if neglected. A leaking water pipe, for example, can [...]
Colorbond roofing has revolutionised the roofing industry. It doesn’t seem that long ago that metal or Colorbond roofs were considered budget materials that were used on commercial or industrial properties and sheds. Today Colorbond roofs are corrosion resistant, relatively inexpensive and they come in a range of stylish colours. Since it was first introduced Colorbond [...]
Whether you’re building a house from scratch or seeking quality roof replacement in Sydney, metal roofing should be one of your options. You want top notch, thoroughly tested, Australian products, like Colorbond and Zincalume, which have been in use for more than half a century. They’re environmentally friendly and fully recyclable. Why these brands in [...]
When it comes to issues with your roof you often don’t at first think of calling a *plumber*. What is a roof plumber? Roof plumbing is also called storm water plumbing and it refers to any work that involves roof repairs – flashing or covering, any connections to storm water pipes and rain water tanks, [...]
Metal roofing will last for the life-time of your home around 60 years. Unlike tile roofs that require re-roofing every 10-20 years, a metal roof won’t disintegrate, crack, peel or fade. Metal roofs require less maintenance because they are built to withstand extreme weather conditions. To keep your metal roofing in tip-top condition there are [...]
The most important first step for caring for your metal roofing and gutters this winter is to have your roof inspected before winter sets in. You should have your metal roofing inspected at least twice a year, and, following any severe weather or storms. This will help to locate and deal with any issues with [...]
We all know the dangers of asbestos; this fibre cement sheeting was a popular building material in the 50’s and 60’s used on roofs and walls in residential and commercial buildings all over Sydney. Today these very tiny fibres can kill, and it’s for this reason ANY fibro/asbestos must be removed professionally and safely and [...]
Asbestos cement materials were first manufactured in Australia in the 1920’s and from the mid 1940’s to the late 1980’s they were used in the manufacturing of residential building materials. Asbestos cement materials were phased out during the 1980’s in favour of asbestos-free products, and in December 2003 a total ban on the manufacture, use, [...]
