Tips & Advice for Roof Replacements (Re Roofing) - By Masterbuild Roofing Brisbane

Re Roofing & Roof Replacement Advice

The following recommendations are for Australian residents only as they adhere to the Australian Roofing standards and guidelines. 

The article has been provided by Masterbuild Roofing, a Brisbane based Roofing Contractor.

Replacing your home roof (also known as a new roof or re roofing) is a major project that you can help manage however the following advice is offered as guide only, whenever you decide to undertake major construction work you should always look at hiring a professional in your area. 

A major job on any part of your home is generally considered a gargantuan task and it can really overwhelm you if it is your first time handling such a large project. There are things you need to consider when looking for a replacement for your home roof such as the cost of the material, the extent of the project, the style of the roof, the intricacy of installation and the life span of the roofing material you are planning to make use of.

Selecting the right materials to use

Choosing the right kind of roofing material to use is probably the first step to take. When comparing materials you need to consider the pricing to make sure it fits into your budget. There are a wide range of roof products to choose from.

Getting over this first step first will let you narrow down your available choices, leaving only what fits within your financial budget. 

Common roofing materials used In Australia are:

• Corrugated iron
• Colorbond Steel
• Sheet metal
• PVC
• Polycarbonate
• UPVC Sheets
• Tiles

If you are interested in reading more about the various roofing materials available you can click here to visit the Wikipedia page on Roofing Materials.

Once you have decided on the right material for your home, the next part is to choose the right color for your roof.

Choosing The Right Colors

Deciding what color to use for your home roofing can be fun and the color ranges available now are limitless thanks to the introduction of new tiles, polycarbonate and colorbond roofing options.

In order to narrow down your choices when it comes to color, check first if the color you have in mind would match or complement your house outer wall’s color scheme.

For instance, my own house has a dark red brick walls. In order to give it more character, I decided to go for a rustic slate colorbond roof because I know it will help to accent my home pretty well. If you want to know more about the availability of color choices for your preferred roofing materials, we can advise you on the available colors to match and complement your home’s visual impact.

If you are looking to replace the roof on your garage, carport or outdoor patio you may want to consider using PVC or Poly-carbonate for your roof. These materials have a great range of color and shape options which can really make your home stand out from your neighbors!

Roof Tiles Or Steel?

A common question we get asked is whether it is best to have a tiled or steel roof. Sometimes it can depend on the style of your home. Tiles used to be the most common form of external layering on a roof. Nowadays, steel roofing layers have become allot more popular for many reasons. Mainly due to the durability and strength of the steel. Tiles can become worn and break after years of heavy weather conditions. One thing to also take into consideration is whether the tile design you choose will be available in 10-20 years in case you need to replace them. We have had quite a few roof repair jobs where we could not source the original tile and ended up having to replace the entire roof by re roofing the home.

Checking Quality and Safety Standards

Before making up your mind to place an order for the material you wanted to use, check on the ratings it has for fire safety and other safety standards. It is of utmost importance to ensure that you getting a roofing system that has a classified grading on fire safety. You can never go wrong with this if you will look for a product that has a class A grading. 

Conclusion and Considerations

The information provided in this article is for general reference for people interested in replacing their roof. The information is relevant at the time of posting and refers to both homes and commercial properties.

Author Information:

Masterbuild Roofing 

Phone:  07 3040 8077

Address: 32 Turbot Street, Brisbane QLD 4000 Australia
Website: http://www.reroofingbrisbaneqld.com.au