We all love a home that’s refreshingly cool in summer and wonderfully warm in winter, but with the average electricity bill in Queensland now amounting to over $1,500 per year, finding ways to reduce your energy consumption is becoming more and more critical to many households. Many of us probably underestimate the impact the design and construction of your roof can actually have on both maintaining a comfortable temperature in your home and your power usage. Here are some of…

Your roof is one of the most important structural components of your home so it’s important that you take care of it, particularly with the unpredictable weather we often experience across Queensland. Whether you need guttering replaced, your roof needs maintenance or painting or you need to consider a new roof altogether, sometimes it’s difficult to know whom to trust with this important issue. Here are a few questions you should ask yourself when choosing the right roofing contractor.

Whether you already have a metal roof or thinking about getting one installed, you may be wondering about maintenance. But the good news is, metal roofs will not only last a lifetime (we’re talking 60 plus years!), they also require significantly less upkeep than other roof types because they’re built to withstand extreme weather conditions as well as complement rainwater catchment systems.

Old-fashioned corrugated iron roofs are distinctly Australian and have been the stuff of folklore. We associate them with shearing sheds, water tanks, outdoor dunnies, and of course, the quintessentially iconic home, the Queenslander. These days, modern metal roofs are the roof-of-choice for many of this country’s property owners, because they’re flexible, lightweight, and generally cheaper to install and maintain than clay, asphalt, and cement tile roofs. And compared to other roofing materials, metal roofing can also be installed quickly, usher…

If your current roof is old, rusty or leaking, then it’s crucial that you consider restoring or replacing it before your property suffers from water damage, or you put yourself and your family in a potentially hazardous situation. Apart from that, replacing your roof also comes with a range of benefits including broadening its visual appeal, increasing its property value, enhancing its insulation abilities and giving you protection from the elements. Here is a guide to choosing a roof for…

Although Australia is renowned internationally for its blue skies and perfect beach days, it’s also no stranger to heavy rain, damaging storms and even cyclones (particularly in Queensland!). Each year, on average, severe storms are responsible for more damage in terms of insurance claims than floods, cyclones or even bushfires. Unpredictable weather is a fact of life, so we may as well be ready for it. Here are 10 expert tips that will help you prepare for storm season.

Home improvement these days seems to be all about colour scheme. And it’s easy to see why! Colour scheme is the first thing a lot of us notice – even before design! So when it comes to choosing roof paint colours, you want to get it right. That’s probably why you’ve searched for tips on how to choose! It’s amazing just how much of a difference a fresh coat of paint can make on your roof. It can totally transform…

People have always recognised having a roof over their heads as cause for gratitude because it offers a sense of refuge to those residing under it. Roofs are symbolic of safety and security, and being shielded from external forces or threats.

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