Roo Roofing Blog

Choosing the right roofing material for your home is a big decision. There are many materials to choose from, and they all have their own pros and cons.

That's why we've put together this post, to help you determine if Colorbond is the right option for your roof.

Discover 3 important tips for cleaning your gutters & downpipes.

Living in Queensland, you’ll find most locals love the outdoors, and why not? Our warm climate, the fresh and wide open spaces just calling for you to get outside and enjoy nature. Patios offer a great space for you to enjoy the outdoors without leaving home. Going a step further, having a roofed patio means you can enjoy the outdoors without worrying about the sun - a bit of sun is great but too much and you end up with a bad sunburn. There’s a wide variety of options for gazebo roofs, outdoor roofs and patio roofs, and in this post we share 5 things to consider when choosing a roof for your outdoor patio.

In this post, we share how to identify asbestos in your home or workplace. A study conducted by Slater and Gordon Lawyers during Asbestos Awareness Week (2015) found that nearly half of all homeowners in Australia aren’t confident they could recognise asbestos is they came across. Furthermore, while a 62% have undertaken DIY renovations, only 46% knew what asbestos looked like. If someone asked you if had asbestos in your home here in Brisbane, would you be sure to tell them no?

According to Wiley (2011) ceiling height has a direct influence on our thoughts, emotions and our perception of the world around us.

Whether you’re thinking of re-designing your home and roof; installing a roof on a new home; or fixing a roof that has some issues; no matter what the reason, when it comes to your roof, it’s best to get the professionals in to help.

But how do you know if you’re engaging the right roofing contractor for your home? In this post, we share some of the best questions to ask your potential roofer and include some considerations to help you find a roofing contractor that can help you.

Gutters make sure your home is able to properly distribute both groundwater and rainwater away from your home. Without it, more and more water will seep through into your building’s foundations and walls, making them less sturdy and if your house stands on foundations made out of wood, then the additional water seepage will cause the wood to rot at a rapid pace. But what if your gutters aren’t doing what they should be doing? In this post, we share 5 signs that it’s time to replace your gutters.

While we are in the middle of winter, luckily being in the sunny state of Queensland, it is never too cold to throw an outdoor party, in fact we are already experiencing warmer weather. In this post, we encourage local Queeslanders to enjoy their outdoor entertaining areas and patios by sharing five types of outdoor parties.