Roo Roofing Blog

Summer in Brisbane means torrential downpours and thunderstorms. This is due to our subtropical climate, which means we experience hot weather for the greater part of the year.

But when does winter come, we experience drier and much milder temperatures. In this post, we talk about the unique roof and building services that Brisbane requires.

Deciding which roofing option best suits your house is probably one of the most important considerations when it comes to planning and building a property. The roof is not only your home’s barrier from the elements, but it lends to people’s first impressions of your property.

Your gutters shouldn't just match your roof in terms of colour palette, they should also match your roof's structure and design. In this post, we ask readers: "Do your gutters match your roof beyond colour matching?"

Corrugated iron is distinctly Australian. We associate it with "the Queenslander", the shearing shed, the woolshed, the outdoor dunny, and the water tank. It’s in our blood.

How you build your roof can have a big impact on the temperature inside your home. Find out what roofing elements make the difference. 

Bushfires happen all over Queensland and the rest of Australia, especially in hot and dry areas. In this post, we talk about roofs in bushfire prone areas and what you can do to reduce the risk.

Tesla is now officially producing Solar Roof tiles. This will be a huge game changer for eco-friendly homes. Over a dozen Tesla employees, including Elon Musk himself, had the product installed on their homes during the pilot program. In this post, we take a look at Tesla’s take on a roof that can be 100% solar.

We’ve shared a few ways to keep your roof cool this summer and in this post, we focus on one of these ideas - ventilation. But does it really work? Let’s walk through a few ideas around ventilation.

Summer - hot beaches, outdoor barbecues and swimming comes to mind. But what can you do about keeping cool at home? In this post, we share a few ways you can keep your roof cool this summer.

Are you considering insulating your Colorbond roof? Insulation is crucial for maximising the efficiency of your Colorbond roof, especially in Brisbane’s varied climate. Here are 7 essential facts about roofing insulation for Colorbond roofs that every homeowner should know.