Some Bestsellers to Consider Using for Your New Roof Installation

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Hello there! I'm glad you dropped by. As the manager of a body corporate agency, I deal with a range of problems every day. Unwanted pests and burst drains are everyday occurrences. Sometimes, there are more unusual situations. Once, I had to deal with a tenant who was keeping a horse in his fourth-story unit! The most common problems I face are related to roofs as poorly-maintained roofs can cause leaks, fires and flying debris. Since I am always encouraging body corporates to maintain, repair or replace roofs before major hassles occur, I have become a bit of a roofing encyclopaedia. I can speak with reasonable knowledge about the best materials, techniques and tradespeople in the industry. I thought others out there might be seeking information about roofing repairs and benefit from my know-how. I hope these entries prove helpful. May you always stay dry!

Some Bestsellers to Consider Using for Your New Roof Installation

18 November 2016
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As the list of roofing supplies and materials currently being sold on the Australian construction market gets longer, it becomes much harder for new homeowners to decide on a specific roof type for their home. If you are overwhelmed by the choices, here are some popular selections you might want to know about.

Metal roofs

Metal roofing has definitely made its mark on the Australian construction market. This roof type is available in a selection of different metals, such as stainless steel, copper and aluminium. Metal roofs come in a variety of finishes including painted, powder-coated and anodised metal roofing. Most roofers love working with this type of roofing because it is usually light in weight, an attribute that allows for quick installation. Metal roofing products come in many different styles, such as tiles, shingles, sheets and shakes. Because metal is a good conductor of heat, manufacturers of roofing products usually provide them with finishes that can help improve the energy performance of buildings.

Generally speaking, dark-coloured finishes enhance the heat-absorbing qualities of metal roofs, thus making dark-coloured metal roofs ideal for use in areas with cold climates. White or light-coloured metal roofs help dissipate solar heat from roofs built in areas that receive a lot of sunshine across the year. Aside from being a green option, many people favour metal roofing because it is one of the most durable roofing options on the construction market, and it can be recycled upon reaching the end of its service life.

Asphalt roofs

Asphalt roofing is primarily available as roofing shingles. This type of roofing material is revered for the many benefits it can offer. First, the shingles come in several colours, profiles and grades to ensure that every homeowner can find a product that can blend well with their exterior features. Second, the shingles are quite affordable as compared to many other roofing options being sold on the market, like metal roofing for example. This makes it a good choice for those who are working on a tight budget. Third, asphalt shingles are easy to put up because they are light in weight as compared to alternatives such as slate and concrete tiles.

Thanks to their simple design, the installation of asphalt roofing shingles does not require any specialised training. Therefore, any able-bodied DIYer can do the work. Like metal roofing, asphalt roofing shingles too can be recycled, but they can never outlast metal.