Nature's Fury: How To Keep Your Roof OnNature's Fury: How To Keep Your Roof On


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Nature's Fury: How To Keep Your Roof On

Cyclone season. As an SES volunteer, these two words send shivers up my spine. The forces of nature are unpredictable and some damage is inevitable. However, my heart breaks every time I see a family’s possessions and home destroyed due to poor roofing installation and maintenance. This is one area in life where it doesn’t pay to be frugal. As a volunteer, I often help to repair or replace rooves, so I have built up quite a body of knowledge over the years. I firmly believe that a little knowledge goes a long way and I started this blog to encourage people to make sure they have met the roofing requirements for their area. I hope the down-to-earth advice provided here is useful and helps you avoid disaster in the face of nature’s fury. May you, your family and your possessions always be safe.

Choices to Consider Before Your Metal Roof Replacement

If you have inherited or purchased a vintage home, you may be dealing with a metal roof. An issue that vintage metal roofing can have is the need for a replacement. If you are facing a metal roofing replacement, there are some choices you should consider before visiting your roofing contractor. Here are those choices and what to consider about each one.  Upgraded Screws Screws are used to secure the metal panelling to the roof foundation. Read More 

Benefits of Opting for a Metal Roof Replacement

Replacing the roof will ensure your home is sound and it's not letting rain seep into the building. New cladding will also improve the kerb view. Here are several reasons to opt for metal sheet roofing when undergoing a roof replacement. Strong Metal roofs are corrugated with different patterns. For example, residential houses often feature a rounded wave shape, though some have square and angular profiles. The ribbing makes the metal stronger than it otherwise would be if it were flat. Read More 

Top Things You Should Know About Gutter Mesh

If you have gutters installed on your home, you might have been looking into your options for improving them. You might have heard of gutter mesh, and you might have decided that installing gutter mesh is something that you're interested in. If this is the case, these are a few things that you should know about gutter mesh. It Comes in Different Widths and Lengths First of all, you should know that you can cut the length of gutter mesh, but cutting down the width can be a bit more challenging. Read More 

Why You Should Consider Replacing Your Roof with Metal

If you live in a period home then you understand that, from time to time, repairs and rejuvenation will be inevitable. You know that building methods 'back in the day' were not as advanced and materials could not be expected to last as long as they do today. Consequently, it may be time for you to look at re-roofing and you will want to get full value for money here. As you don't want to deal with re-roofing or replacement again any time soon, why should you think about installing a metal roof instead? Read More 

Roof Cladding: Why You Need It More This Season

No one wants to see water and other weather elements enter their home through the roof, especially during winter. A roofer should inspect your roof regularly to ensure it's always in good shape to withstand the harsh weather elements. Installing roof cladding is a great way to prevent water from entering your house. Roof cladding is simply a weatherproof layer used to hinder water entrance into your house and it's also a decorative element. Read More