Replacing your rusty guttering in Melbourne is important for several reasons: Overall, replacing your rusty guttering in Melbourne is essential for maintaining the integrity and functionality of your property. It can help prevent water damage, improve property value, increase efficiency, prevent costly repairs, and enhance safety.
Replacing rotten timber boards is an important step in maintaining the structural integrity and appearance of a building. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to replace rotten timber boards: 1. Identify the rotten boards: Inspect the area and identify the rotten boards that need to be replaced. Look for signs of decay, discoloration, softness, […]
Rusty nails and roof tiles are not a good combination. 15 to 20 years is how long it takes for a regular , bright (non-galvanized) nail to rust. So if you find yourself with a leaky roof, a rusty nail might be your problem. When roofing nails rust they expand so much they can cause […]
How to temporarily repair a broken roof tile when you don’t have a spare. If you have a tiled roof then odds are you will have a cracked or broken roof tile at some point. This is often an easy problem to fix if you have spare roof tiles hanging around, but what do you […]
The effects of wear and tear on lead flashing As discussed in a previous blog, lead flashing is installed to aid the roofs water drainage system. It covers any join where there is a potential for water entry such as chimneys, valleys and dormers. As shown in our you tube video, age, wear and tear […]
Are roof tiles energy efficient? With the ever increasing cost of heating and cooling your home it has made me pose the question ‘Are roof tiles energy efficient?’. It is important to consider all aspects of your house when thinking about energy efficiency. Your roof is one of the largest external facing surfaces of your […]
Roof Flashing. Is it really that important? What is Roof Flashing? Flashing, or lead flashing, is a piece of sheet metal placed over roofing joints to prevent water seeping into the house and causing damage. It is typically made from aluminium, galvanized steel or lead and is an essential part of your roofs water drainage […]
Why blocked gutters can cause damage to your home Gutters are one of those things that once installed we tend to forget about them. However, having blocked gutters can cause major and expensive home repairs. Gutters are part of a system that protects your home by maintaining the flow of rain […]
What is the difference between roof sarking and sisilation? Roof tiling contractors often use the terms roof sarking and sisilation. But what are they? Are they the same thing? And do you really need them? Both roof sarking and sisilation refer to a type of roofing insulation. They are both positioned under your roof […]
ASCOT VALE TERRACOTTA RE-ROOF Recently we completed a project for an Ascot Vale terracotta re-roof . The original terracotta roof tiles had become so old and brittle they were cracking easily, leaving the internal areas of the home at risk of severe water damage every time there was rain, and as we know in Melbourne, rain […]
5 points to consider when hiring a roof tiling contractor When looking for a roof tiling contractor, it is important that you choose the right one to give you the quality and services that you expect. If you dont choose the right one it can become very costly if you have to engage another contractor […]
5 Common reasons for a leaky tiled roof. 1. Broken roof tiles Broken roof tiles are probably the most common cause of having a leaky tiled roof. A majority of the time roof tiles are broken due to foot traffic, usually when other tradesmen have been up on the roof. or they are broken due […]
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