Roo Roofing Blog

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.

It’s January and that means it's the middle of summer in Queensland. Think long days and plenty of sunshine, but also scorching temperatures and high humidity. Harsh sunlight and temperatures not only cause temperatures inside the home to rise dramatically, but they can also be damaging to roofing surfaces.

Making use of secondary raw materials for roofing is an ambitious goal to increase recycling, boost resource use and pave way for new markets on secondary raw materials. In this post, we explore opportunities in the recycling of roofing materials in Australia.

Technological advancements are visible in all aspects of human existence in today’s world. In the construction industry, roofing materials are also experiencing their fair share of technological improvements. In this post, we learn more about the latest advances in roof technology and discover how building owners and property developers benefit!