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Repairing vintage roofs

I knew when we moved into a heritage listed house that we would face more challenges than average challenges around home maintenance, but I never realised just how much time I would spend looking for help getting our roof fixed. Old roofs are a little fussy, and when you also need to match the original materials and appearance, you start to face some real challenges fixing small leaks and rust spots. It's been a steep learning curve, but I finally feel I'm starting to get on top of how to maintain and repair vintage roofs. This blog is for other owners of heritage homes who need to know how to make vintage appropriate repairs to their roof.

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What Affects the Longevity of a Roof?

Posted on 21 July 2016

Every roofing product comes with a specific life expectancy depending on the type of material used to manufacture it. Sadly, several homeowners have to contend with performing frequent repairs on their roofs because material selection isn't the only thing that affects the service life of a roof structure. Here are a number of other factors that can affect the life of your residential roof: Quality of installation work: Not even the most durable roofing materials can survive for long following poor installation. [Read More]

Symptoms of a Decrepit Roof

Posted on 25 February 2016

When it comes to home improvement decisions, you need to factor in both long term as well as short benefits. This is particularly important when it comes to your roof. Typically, homeowners will opt for roof repairs in an attempt to fix any current problems they may be experiencing. However, patching up leaks intermittently and opting for roof repairs for your shingles on a regular basis will only gradually decrease the structural integrity of your roofing. [Read More]

Benefits and Disadvantages of Metal Roofs

Posted on 7 December 2015

Whether you are thinking about installing a new roof on a newly-built home or you just need to re-roof an old one, metal roof systems are always an ideal choice. If you intend to install metal roofing as a first-timer, it is important to learn about the advantages and disadvantages attributed to these roof systems before you can invest in them. Here is a straightforward primer for you. Variety of metal types to choose from [Read More]

Benefits to Using Plasterboard

Posted on 21 August 2015

Plasterboard offers home and business owners a versatile, light, and durable product that is great for ceilings, partitions, and walls. It's low installation time saves on labour costs, and once installed, the boards act as a natural noise reducer for your building. Here are a few benefits to using plasterboard on your next building or remodel project: Versatility & quality finish As a home or business owner, you expect the best quality product that your money can buy, particularly when it comes to structural work within your building. [Read More]