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Installing a New Roof

Hello, my name is Liam. I live in a rural community which is located about 200km away from Alice Springs, Australia. Life in the Outback can be hard, so the entire community needs to look after itself. Since I moved out here from the big city, I have learnt lots of cool skills that I didn't know before. One of these skills is roofing. When my neighbour's roof began to leak, he called me over and we worked together to install a new one. He taught me lots of cool tips and tricks which I have written about below. Enjoy!

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Understanding Granny Flat Kits
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Factors To Consider When Choosing Between Tiles And Metal For A Roof Replacement
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Choosing Leaf Guards to Prevent Unnecessary Gutter Repairs

28 November 2017
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Roof damage can be quite an inconvenience to your household. Nevertheless, since some homeowners tend to miss the signs of roof repairs, they end up having to contend with property loss and roof replacement, which can cost them a pretty penny. Thus, it is prudent or all homeowners to be vigilant when it comes to the maintenance of their roofing to make sure that they are not caught off-guard. Your gutters are one of the systems that help in maintaining the structural integrity of your roof and your primary structure by redirecting all precipitation away. Read More 

Locations on Your Roof That Are Susceptible To Springing Leaks

20 October 2017
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Roof restorations are inevitable once you have been living in a house for several years. The constant exposure to inclement weather patterns is bound to cause some superficial damage to your roofing structure, which would require attention. However, some homeowners make the mistake of completely neglecting their roof, which in turn allows minor structural problems to become exacerbated and transform into serious damage. The best approach to keeping your roof restorations to a minimum would be carrying out a routine inspection for signs of impending repairs. Read More 

2 Critical Considerations to Ensure You Choose the Best Roofing Tiles

27 June 2017
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Sometimes you call in a professional roofer to conduct repairs on your residential roof and they end up telling you that what you need is a roof replacement and not roof repairs. This may leave you wondering about what type of roofing products you should choose for your roofing project.  One of the most popular roofing styles on the Australian construction market right now is roof tiling. Roof tiles are available in a broad selection of materials, profiles, colours and finishes so that homeowners and other building owners can easily find something that matches their exact structure requirements. Read More 

Features to Discuss With Your Builder If You Prefer an Open Floor Plan

31 May 2017
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When having a new home built, you may have already discussed with your builder the surface materials you prefer for benchtops and flooring, preferred paint colours, the wood you want for the cabinetry and other such details. However, even with all these preferences being spelled out, you may not end up with a home that's as bright, open and airy as you expected. Note a few features to discuss with your builder if you prefer an open floor plan or a home with lots of space, light and air circulation. Read More 

Weighing the Pros and Cons of Using Trusses versus Roof Rafters

19 May 2017
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In previous years, roofs were constructed using rafters, which were built and installed onsite by a carpenter to connect the ridge board (roof peak) to the exterior wall plates and create a support for whatever exterior roofing method you choose. Today, rafters are becoming less popular because homeowners incur bigger costs in labour and lumber among many other reasons. This article discusses some of the considerations homeowners today must make when deciding what roofing system they should use. Read More