Posted by OrbitAdmin in Metal Roofing on 13. Sep, 2010 | 0 Comments
Metal roofing has become modern again! It was pretty popular once upon a time for shacks and holiday homes. But architects today are now returning to metal to upgrade buildings and give them a new look. The life span of a metal roof is shorter than for tile or slate, but the repair and maintenance [...]
The purpose of a house is to protect your family and property from the elements. A major part of this is the roof. Any good roof should be able to handle UV, hail, moisture, torrential rains and vigorous storms. Your local council will also have peculiar requirements for your area. My neighbour built a new [...]
Roof restoration is a procedure that that can turn an awful, tired, drab tile roof into something looking really new and smart! It can give a metal roof that has rusting and mismatched sheets a brand new lease of life. I’ve seen roofs I’ve done 15 years ago that still look good. Not bad, but [...]
Roof repairs are definitely specialized projects. Sometimes they be done by the handyman and homeowner. But qualified tradesmen will repair your roof quickly and thoroughly, so weigh this up if you are attempting the project yourself. Roofs protect you and the contents of your house from the weather, so repairs are vital. If you’re employing [...]
Posted by Robert in Metal Roofing on 29. Sep, 2010 | No Comments
We do a lot of sheet metal roofs in Sydney, but there’s another company using aluminium shingles that look quite good. You can read their post at www.architectureanddesign.com.au I haven’t seen shingles too much in Sydney, but with the resin sealer that’s used to protect hem and reflect heat, they seem like another good option. [...]
Posted by Robert in Metal Roofing on 22. Sep, 2010 | No Comments
A roof needs to shed the rainwater, especially in heavy storms. With metal roofs this can be helped a lot by installing “valleys” which are v-shaped tracks that channel the water into the drains. There’s a post by a Seattle roofing company ( there’s a lot of rain in Seattle )with a good pic at [...]
Posted by Dinah in Metal Roofing on 21. Sep, 2010 | No Comments
THIS IS GREAT INFO FOR OUR UP COMING BUSH FIRE SEASON http://home-business.vjad.net/home-business/preventing-a-roof-fire
Posted by Robert in Roof Restoration on 20. Sep, 2010 | No Comments
Here’s quite a good video of repairs to cement tiles – you can see all the steps and what’s involved. I found it at www.roofingcontractorsspartanburgsc.com Here’s more data about roof repairs that may be useful.
Posted by Dinah in Metal Roofing on 16. Sep, 2010 | No Comments
Here’s a simple article about what the metal sheets are made of and Five Superb Advantages of Corrugated Tin Roofing ! As a home owner this is valuable info. http://homeimprovementguide101.com/advantages-of-corrugated-tin-roofing And more info about metal roofing – do you need it ? Find out – metal roofing.
Posted by Dinah in Metal Roofing on 16. Sep, 2010 | No Comments
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