Roo Roofing Blog

From cars that run purely off battery operation to power plants slowly being replaced by wind powered turbines, we have seen big changes in the last couple of decades when it comes to environmentally-friendly power storage and production. One of the biggest trends for homes and roofs has been solar power. These "modern" roofs harness the power of the sun to do everything from heat water to lower electricity costs.

Are you a property owner? Do you rent out your property or are you planning on selling it? If you answered yes to either of these, then this information is for you. Here are 3 important things to keep in mind about roof repairs and restoration for property owners or managers. 

We shared previously 3 of the best flowering vines to grow in Queensland, which would be great for covering your roof via trellises, atop your pergolas or even creating covering for your walkways. In this post, we touch on plants again, but this time about 7 of the best plants to add to your outdoor entertaining areas.

There are online tools you can use to plan your home renovation or makeover from the comfort of your own home.

 

Turning the roof space into an attic is a popular choice among homeowners in America, but in Australia is hasn't been as popular. That’s because most consider attics as dark and dirty spaces, filled with spiders, and where you store the junk you don't need. That’s no longer the case - attics are trendy now. Not only because they’re a great use of space, but because they’re surprisingly beneficial to have.

In this post, we discuss 4 things every Brisbane homeowner needs to take into account when planning a roof restoration on an old or heritage roof.

In this post, we discuss the 4 main materials used for metal roofs in Brisbane, to help those who need metal roof replacement or metal roof restorations choose the best option for them.

When summer hits in Australia (and particularly in Brisbane), the first port of call for households and businesses alike is to turn on the air conditioning or fan. While they are very effective at cooling you and your house down, there are also more passive options that can help take some of the load. Air conditioning and fans are also only temporary protection from the heat, while roof ventilation options such as whirlybirds work all year round. 

No matter the season, we are always looking for ways to keep us more comfortable inside our homes, whether that's fans and air conditioning in summer, or fireplaces and space-heaters in winter. But one of the first places of protections from these elements is in the roof and walls of our homes. 

Over time, your roof can feel the effects of the changing weather conditions. Any small damage, if left unattended, can potentially become a bigger issue in the future.