Aesthetics

Don't forget to factor in the look and style of your roofing. When you consider that the average roof comprises 40% of a home's visible exterior, you want it to look good and be cohesive with the style of the entire property. A new roof can give an immediate “face lift” to a tired, older-looking building. Consider roof replacement Brisbane and the options are endless.

Colour between the lines!

Check your local council building regulations to see how many times you may re-cover an existing roof with another layer of similar materials. Some communities only allow two layers of roofing material, and require any additional layers to be torn off before more roofing can be installed.

Check your insulation

Air conditioning and heating appliances are some of the hardest working in your home, especially when it comes to the really hot and really cold months. Throughout Queensland, we experience all sorts of extremes, and that’s why it’s important to give these systems a helping hand.

Insulation in your roof and throughout your home can save you up to 40% on your heating and cooling bills. They do this by preventing the hot air from entering your house in summer, and trapping cold air in winter. With these savings, an insulated roof is truly an investment that will pay itself off.

Many types of insulation also have great soundproofing qualities, helping you to create a quieter home and promote a good night’s sleep. Insulation keeps out the noise by absorbing, reflecting, or deflecting it.

This is ideal to dull the sounds of rain and wind whipping past your roof, as well as any creepy crawlies or nuisances that might crawl around at night. Coupled with wall and floor insulation, it can greatly reduce the acoustics within the building.

Time it just perfect

A well-coordinated roofing team is amazing and this is why we pay them to do our roofs. Extending work seasons helps roofers and consumers alike. However, it’s best to set your roof renovations when it’s not raining or not expected to rain.

Functionality

Unless your living room is always peppered with buckets catching leaks, or you’ve heard the neighbours gossiping about your outdated roof, chances are you’ve probably never considered replacing it. Waiting until those leaks get worse though, or for other serious problems to arise, can be a costly mistake. On the other hand, being proactive and replacing or repairing your roof can save you time, money, and frustration in the future.

More than just a roof

In addition to protecting your property and its contents, a new roof can give your property a more contemporary look, improve energy efficiency, increase resale value, and possibly earn you a home insurance discount!

Raise me up

Creating a cathedral ceiling in a ranch or split level home is one of the easiest ways to create a more open space and feeling. On the other hand, rooms with cathedral ceilings can be difficult to heat and cool. Homeowners may love the appearance of their newly remodeled room, but find that it is uncomfortable to live in.

Proper design, planning and building techniques will make the new ceiling look and function better without having to literally raise the roof! With access to the roof structure, you can boost insulation and air sealing — two important aspects of better energy performance and indoor air quality. By including skylights or larger windows that extend into the cathedral space, you introduce more natural light, saving on energy that was used for artificial lighting.

These are just a few things to consider when renovating a roof. Need more ideas or help? Contact us today.