Roo Roofing Blog

You think it’s time to replace your roof, you go to have a meeting about it, and you’re a little overwhelmed, there’s a lot more to a roof than the eyes can see. How many hips will your roof feature? What about the substrate? What slope do you want yout think you want your new roof to have? You hear a lot of terms that you might not yet understand, in this post we share a glossary of some of the most common but important terms when it comes to your roof to help you get the roof you really want and need.

Insulation is one the most effective ways to improve the energy efficiency of a home. Insulation acts as a barrier to heat flow. Cellulose Fibre Insulators consist of recycled newspaper pulp mixed with borax and boric acid. In this post, we take a closer look at the most efficient on the market and our preferred insulation material - Cellulose Fibre. Why? Well, read on as we share some of the benefits of having Roo Roofing Cellulose Fibre as an insulator for your roof.

When you think about staying cool inside, the first thing that may come to mind is air conditioning. But the first real line of defense against heat is the roof above your head. A good roof means it releases and doesn’t store or absorb the heat from the sun. In this post, we share our top list for roofing materials for warmer climates like ours here in Australia.

Choosing and installing a fire resistant gutter guard can make all the difference to your home. In this post, we share how fire resistant gutter guards could help save your home and some simple maintenance ideas to keep your roof leaf-free.

Beautiful, big eyes stare at you and you can’t help but melt a little. But at the same time, you’re really tired. Exhausted might even be a more apt description. You’ve been up for the past few nights listening to the scurrying around in your roof and those eyes are exactly the source - can you guess what we’re talking about? Yep, possums.

In this post, we share some ways to stop possum proof your roof without hurting them (remember they are a protected species).

When it comes to choosing the right type of roof for your home, there are a lot of different things to take into consideration.

If you're finding yourself in this current dilemma when it comes to choosing between a tiled roof or a metal roof, we've put together a selection of points that you can look at to help you make up your mind. What we can say is that regardless of which style you ultimately go for, both are great choices.

Overflowing gutters, clogged up downpipes, problems with your roof system...they’re all a headache you certainly don’t want. Fortunately, keeping your gutters and downpipes need not be a draining affair. In this post, we share some tips on how to maintain your gutters and downpipes in Brisbane - saving you time, money and headaches later on.

You might’ve seen some new places not having gutters - so do homes really need gutters? In this post, we look into the importance of a gutter system and weigh the pros and cons.

Cleaning out your home’s gutters is very important and should be done on a regular basis. However, every year there are many accidents that occur from doing this. In this post, we share some valuable tips to ensure your safety when cleaning out your gutters.

What makes a beautiful roof? Certainly what it is made of is the leading factor, but is there a way to up the aesthetic factor? In this post, we look at some roofs that have added character and style - all thanks to roof decorations.