Despite their ubiquity in the USA, attics have never really caught on in Australia –this seems like a wasted opportunity because they are a fantastic way to massively increase your storage space at almost no cost. If you’re looking for ways to boost your home’s storage, here are some reasons you should look up. [...]
Queenslanders know this story pretty well. A cyclone or heavy rain is coming and you have to make sure your roof is ready for it. There are a few simple, straightforward things you can do to ensure that your roof is ready for whatever nature drops on it. The Absolute Essentials There’s a bit [...]
Heritage Roofs and Their Special Care Certain neighbourhoods or individual buildings are designated as ‘heritage’ if they serve as important links to Australia’s architectural or cultural history. By protecting these buildings and preserving them, in essence, we maintain that connection to the past for future generations. What this means for people who live in [...]
Getting a Roof Extension If you want to extend your home but don’t have the budget or need for a whole extra room or storey, a roof extension may be your answer. These roof extensions generally sit below the level of your home’s main roof, extending out like a verandah or patio. Depending on [...]
Safety on the Roof – Don’t Get It Wrong DIY projects can be a lot of fun and the worst consequences are typically a sore thumb or a birdhouse that doesn’t quite look like the photo in the instructions. However, when it comes to roofing, the stakes get a little higher. A fall from [...]
Is It Possible to Make Your Roof Fireproof? Fires that occur in the roof cavity of your home can be especially dangerous. Firefighters have many stories of entering a home or business with few signs of severe fire or even smoke, only to see a fireball burst from a ceiling ventilation shaft or narrowly [...]
A quality metal roof should last between 50 and 100 years, depending on its construction and certain factors, such as weather, salinity and maintenance. When you’re getting a new roof installed, there are some common pitfalls that can reduce the lifespan of your roof or see you forking out more than you should on maintenance and [...]
Even small roof leaks can result in serious damage to a home, resulting in major expenses and significant repairs. This is particularly the case if leaks are allowed to persist over time. The bottom line is that any roof leak should be fixed, ASAP. The reasons why are pretty persuasive: Water may be able [...]
Maintaining roofs and gutters is nobody’s favourite responsibility, particularly if the roofingand guttering haven’t been looked after properly. When your roof and gutters aren’t maintained, this will also result in some pretty grim cost problems. Fortunately, roof and gutter maintenance doesn’t have to be hard work. We have compiled a few tips to help you dodge the cost [...]
The choice between UniCote Steel roofing and tile roofing is the classic choice between two virtual opposites. If you’re trying to make a choice between these two different types of roofing, there are a few things you need to know. We’re going to give you a quick but useful overview of the different things to look [...]
