Storm Damage: How to Protect and Repair Your RoofStorm Damage: How to Protect and Repair Your Roof


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Storm Damage: How to Protect and Repair Your Roof

My wife and I have lived happily together for many years, enjoying a somewhat charmed life. However, eventually, disaster struck. The weatherman had forecast strong winds and rain, but we didn't think much of it. The storm was raging outside, and we had just settled down to play a game of chess after dinner when suddenly we heard a massive crashing sound. Part of the roof had been lifted up and blown away. Since that day I have taken a great interest in maintaining and protecting my roof from damage. I have started a blog to educate others about their roofs.

Weather the Storm: Essential Roofing Tips for Extreme Climates

Living in an area with extreme climates can pose unique challenges for homeowners, especially when it comes to protecting their roofs. Whether it's scorching heat, heavy rainfall or high winds, your roof needs to be prepared to withstand the elements. This blog post will provide you with essential roofing tips tailored for extreme climates, ensuring your roof remains durable and secure. Choose Durable Materials In extreme climates, the choice of roofing materials is crucial. Read More 

Laser-Cut Roof Finials Could Be An Interesting Accessory For Your Customers

If you're getting more calls about putting in new roofs and you really want to have some fun with the design, look at offering metal roof finials or weather vanes in addition to doing regular roof repairs and replacements. These decorative spires and designs can be elegant or whimsical, and they add a little visual interest to a roof. Even better, if manufactured and installed in a particular way, they could act as lightning rods and help protect the house they're on. Read More 

When Do You Need to Replace a Metal Roof?

Metal roofs are highly durable and can last many decades with the right maintenance. But eventually, you will need to replace your metal roof. When the time comes, you need to be able to determine whether replacement is a better option than repair. Visible rust on the metal panels Many types of metal roofs have a protective layer that helps to fight corrosion and rust. This protective coating can last many decades. Read More 

Has Winter Damaged Your Roof Enough To Warrant Repairs?

Winter in Australia might be relatively tame compared to some countries, particularly those north of the equator, but that does not mean it does not come with its own challenges that have to be overcome. Strong southerly winds can reach well over 100 km/h during some winter storms and the dry weather combined with freezing cold temperatures at night can do more damage than many people realise, even if there is less rain than during summer. Read More 

Time for a Gutter Replacement—But Not for the Reason You Think

Gutters are present on virtually every building across Australia and indeed much of the world, and yet they are seldom thought about. Maybe it's because when they do their job well you never really think about them, or perhaps it is because they are only in use during the rain when you are inside and away from them. Whatever the case may be, it might be time to upgrade your gutters with newer alternatives, and no, it is not just because your old ones are leaky and brittle (although that certainly adds to the reasons why). Read More