Roo Roofing Blog

We all love the outdoors. It is this simple fact that inspires many of us to set up a nice outdoor living space to complement our homes. But when it comes to setting up such an area, what are the most important elements? In today's blog, we list five particular elements we believe play a large role in defining a great outdoor space.

Australia Day is almost here, and often an 'at home' celebration is the best option.

In today's blog, we look at the little things you can do to make sure your Australia Day house party is one worth that won't be forgotten.

Do you live in a flood or fire prone area?

If you do, then there are some important steps you should take to protect your home from these risks. While not all the measures listed here may be achievable dependent on budget or other factors, they're worth considering and, if feasible, implementing. If you have any additional tips for looking after your home in flood or fire prone areas, be sure to share them with us in the comments below.

After experiencing a slight reprieve from the heat during the earlier part of this week, Brisbane's heat and humidity has come back with a vengeance.

With such unpredictable weather, it's always good to have areas in your home where you can escape the heat. Of course, there are air conditioned rooms, but what about your outdoor living areas? Many of us tend to forget about how we can best make the outdoors more comfortable when the Brisbane heat takes hold.

The colours that define your home's exterior can make or break it.

After all, while the colours you choose can have practical applications (e.g. reflecting or absorbing heat), the main role they play to many others is in determining your home's overall aesthetic appeal. A bad choice can do a lot of damage, which can impact on your home's resale value.

In today's blog, we list some of the key factors to remember when choosing the exterior colours for your home.

Porous roof tiles. Over time, almost any type of tiled roof (terracotta, concrete, etc.) will end up this way. While it will take a long time for this to happen, it's important to be aware of the problems that can come with porous tiles. Whether it's the fact that tiles become more susceptible to accumulating dirt and other grit or the very real dangers that exist as they weaken, here are some of the most key things to remember with porous roof tiles.

With 2015 only a couple of days away, what better time is there to set a few simple DIY resolutions for the New Year? Here are just some of the common DIY jobs you can do around the house next year.

Whether you’re living in coastal regions or cooler mountain climates, weatherproofing your home is a great way to reduce energy bills and make sure your home is comfortable all year long.

By using a three-point approach, you can keep your home cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter.

Christmas is almost here, and what better way to celebrate than looking at some of the best Christmas house displays that were on offer this year.

These winners, as determined as part of the 4KQ Christmas Lights competition, all showed how with some imagination and a whole lot of lights, anyone can create a truly magical Christmas display.

Your roof is exposed to the good, the bad, and the ugly of the natural elements.

It can be hit by hours of intense sunlight, smashed by hail and other debris, and soaked by heavy rainfall. If you live in an area where it snows, it can be covered in ice and water for hours at a time. Over time, these conditions can cause grime and algae to form, no matter how impervious your roof is. Because of these, occasionally cleaning your roof can be a good idea.

In today's blog, we're providing a brief overview of how to best clean tiled or metal roofs using a pressure washer.