Roo Roofing Blog

If you’re looking to have some work done on your roof, then it’s important to ask any prospective roofer a set of questions before employing their services.

Before asking any prospective roofing company the questions we will list here, be sure to check their website to see if they already provide some of the information you want to know. Any reputable roofing company will freely include information on their site about whether they’re licensed, insured, what they warranties/guarantees entails, etc.

Living in Australia, we’re no strangers to the devastation that fires can cause to homes.

As we move closer into summer, this means we will possibly face very hot and dry conditions throughout the country, which could lay the foundations for potential bushfires to take hold and present a danger to homes. It’s an unpleasant reality, but it is certainly true.

The forecast for Queensland’s upcoming 2012/13 summer is set to be a mixture of extreme dryness and a number of potentially severe storms.

With such predicted extremes coming into play, you may want to assess whether or not your roof is in the best shape for withstanding potentially intense storms and dry humid days. If you’re uncertain of the condition of your roof, you can call in a professional to assess it for you.

As roofs age their once formidable rigidity can take a few hits. Especially when dealing with roof tiles, they can become porous as the years go on.

Porosity in roof tiles can cause a few notable problems which will be discussed in further detail throughout this blog. So let’s take a look at why you should keep an eye on your tiles to ensure they don’t become porous.

Do it yourself renovations have certainly grown in popularity throughout the years here in Australia, and with it the “what not to do's have become more well-known.

The property market has certainly been competitive in recent years. Despite the GFC placing a slight dent in the overall value of properties, there is still a huge market of individuals, couples and families looking to find a place to call home.

Regardless of whether you’re planning to put your home on the market or simply want to update the look of your house, roof replacement is a sure-fire way to do so. Even if you don’t plan to move anytime soon, a roof replacement will still add more value to your home in the long run.