Roo Roofing Blog

With the recent deluge of rain we've been experiencing throughout different areas of Brisbane, it's possible that some gutters and/or downpipes have been overflowing.

While an overflowing gutter or downpipe during extremely heavy rain doesn't necessarily mean there's a problem with either, overflowing during more modest bouts of rain could be a sign of a blockage. Luckily most blockages are easy to resolve and prevent in the future, but they may require a little bit of your time.

In today's blog, we're providing a brief guide on what you should do if you suspect there is a blockage in your gutters, downpipes or both.

Christmas is essentially the one time of the year where Australians can cover their homes in a random assortment of decorations and lights.

But whether you're setting up just a couple of decorations or putting on a Christmas show for passers-by, there are some simple factors to keep in mind. From decorations and cost to keeping all decorations secure, here are the key points to remember.

When it comes to your home, your outdoor living spaces are just as important as those inside. 

Every year, the cost of our electricity bills go up and up.

Making your home more energy efficient is the main approach you can take in order to keep costs down. The good news is there are several steps that can be taken to achieve this. So let's jump right in and get started.

Yesterday evening, parts of Brisbane were hit by an absolutely fierce storm, with winds of up to 140km/h and hail stones the size of golf balls (if not bigger).

While some suburbs escaped the ferocity of the storm, other suburbs and the CBD weren't so lucky. Roofs were wripped off, glass shattered, and areas entirely flooded. Below are just some of the social media posts and photos that show the how damaging the storm was.

A roof is one of the most important parts of your home, providing shelter, protection from the elements and a certain level of insulation.

Practical design is important when it comes to roofs, as how they're built and designed determines just how effective they are at protecting your entire home. That said, that doesn't mean intriguing designs can't be achieved. In today's blog, we've listed four roof designs that are quite outstanding, whether it's in the unique purposes they serve or the way in which a perfect balance of design and structure has been achieved. 

With Summer only a little over a week away, temperatures are surely set to rise even more.

Considering Brisbane's Spring has already been a fairly hot and humid affair, that means we could be in for a very intense Summer. But regardless of where you live in Australia, keeping cool is important. In today's blog, we've listed six things you can do to keep the heat in your home down, most of which do not require a fan or air conditioning.

The roof you choose goes far beyond just mere preference; it's also a matter of choosing what is most practical for your home and the climate in which you live.

In today's blog, we take a look at how different climates influence the type of roof you should have - both in terms of material and colour.