You may not hear about slate roofs that often when compared to its contemporaries such as tiled and metal roofs, but this natural roofing material is a great choice for many homeowners.
In today's blog, we'll be discussing some the key benefits that come with investing in a slate roof, from its aesthetic appeal to how it can boost your home's value.
With Brisbane's Storm Season less than a month a way, we're continuing our focus on providing you with tips on what to do to both prepare for a storm and what you should do when a storm hits.
Sometimes, no matter how prepared you are, a severe storm can hit suddenly. This means that it's not uncommon to find yourself on the road when severe conditions occur. Knowing how to react is the most important step here, and this blog aims to provide you with the key points you need to know.
Given Australia's climate, we are a country where embracing solar power is feasible and effective.
For homeowners, there are two key options available - the well-known solar panels and the lesser-known solar tiles. But while one is more ubiquotous, it doesn't mean the tile option is any less beneficial. In today's blog, we're going to provide an overview of the key differences between solar tiles and panels to help you decide which option could best suit you if you're currently considering an investment in solar.
While the possibility of storms in Brisbane are at their highest during the months of September to March, storms can occur at any time of the year.
On TV, radio, print, and online, the government and bodies such as Energex run ads discussing the dangers of storms, of venturing outside or going near fallen powerlines. Most of these ads, however, are aimed at adults. If you have children or regularly look after kids (e.g. a babysitter), then being able to educate them about storm safety is incredibly important, especially as there are some safety precautions that are often unique to them.
It sold for $1.42 million and sits by the Brisbane River in the suburb of Graceville a mere 8 kilometres from Brisbane's CBD. There was no doubt that such a house was going to sell for such a large amount of money, but this isn't just due to location. This Graceville-based home is truly unique and has set itself apart from the rest of the homes in the area. Because when your home is constructed from 31 shipping containers, people are bound to take notice.
We all know that a particularly severe storm can cause a lot of damage to homes, business properties, vehicles, and roads and other infrastructure.
When it comes to the worst of the worst, storms possessing extremely high winds (those typically defined as cyclonic) can even rip roofs off of homes and commercial properties. We've already covered what you can do in preparation for severe storms, so for today's article we're focusing on what to consider once a severe storm has passed.
It is the most important part of your home. It provides shelter, keeps the elements out and endures extreme highs and lows in temperature. But how often do you glance up at your roof to make sure that everything is okay?
Inspecting your roof regularly can seem like a big project, but having the hindsight to inspect for impending issues can prevent costly repairs at a later stage. While it is recommended to check your roof up to twice a year, it is also a good idea to check it before and after extreme weather.
Various parts of Brisbane were affected by storms over the weekend, with torrents of rain and forks of lightning making for a fantastic show. However, in some areas the rain was so heavy that it caused flash flooding and, sadly, even led to one man losing his life.
Storms in Brisbane can be severe, and events such as those that occurred this past weekend serve as a reminder to the ferocity of nature. Budding social media users, particuarly those on Instagram, took the storms as an opportunity to capture some phenomenal photos of what occurred - from the approaching threat of dark rain clouds to the serenity of sunlight finally shining through once the storm had ended.
