Roo Roofing Blog

BlueScope Steel’s history traces back far further than than 2002, when it officially became a standalone company.

For years, it was a business group within BHP/BHP Billiton, one of Australia’s most prominent mining and steel manufacturing conglomerate. Now, as an independent steel company BlueScope Steel is responsible with the manufacture and distribution of some of the most prized and durable steel products around, including those used in roofing.

Over the past two weeks, the temperatures in Brisbane have certainly started to drop.

While it has been a warmer autumn than usual, that doesn’t mean that winter is going to bring with it cool days and chilly nights. When the temperature drops, you want to be as comfortable as possible.

Depending on the severity of any damage your roof has sustained, there are two key options you have.

One of them is to have your roof repaired. The second option is a total roof replacement. What’s important to understand is that there are times where a roof replacement will simply be the better option.

When it comes to protecting your home and roof, your gutter plays a large role in ensuring water won’t have a chance of causing costly damage.

However, just like any part of your home, gutters are susceptible to becoming damaged and may require some repairs. Depending on the severity of the damage, the gutter could need a professional replacement or you may be able to resolve the issue yourself.

Looking at renovating your home?

If you are, be sure to take the time out to note the following 5 DIY home renovation tips. They may just help you account for something you hadn’t considered before.

Concrete or terracotta? Which tile is superior? If you’ve been considering a new tiled roof, you may have been asking yourself this very question. In this blog, we will help you out by offering insight into what makes these tiles different and the benefits that each offer.

Over our years of experience, Roo Roofing has worked on many homes built in the traditional and prized “Queenslander” design.

When considering home design - from the timber stumps to the corrugated iron roof - the Queenslander has not only become one of Queensland’s most iconic house designs, but one of Australia’s as well. In today’s blog, we’re going to take a closer look at the Queenslander and what went into determining how they were built.

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.