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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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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]

Re-Roofing Your Home? 3 Inclusions You Should Consider

Posted on 18 August 2015

Re-roofing your home is a huge undertaking. It generally involves many weeks, even months, of construction and interruption to your life. Usually re-roofing is completely necessary; however it can also be expensive. To get the most out of your new roof, it's a good idea to consider the following inclusions: 1. Install skylights Skylights are a great way to introduce natural light into your home. Even a small tubular skylight can bring a large amount of light to a previously dark room. [Read More]

Is the Price Right for Your Roof Restoration?

Posted on 3 August 2015

There are multiple facets of a typical roof restoration, all of which require labour, materials, equipment and services to complete. All of these factors are taken into consideration and can have a significant effect on the price of your job. Before hiring a company to service your roof, you must first understand what is involved with a roof restoration and how it affects the overall pricing. Do you need a roof restoration? [Read More]