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The Top of Your Home: A Roofing Blog

The top of your home is arguably one of the most important parts. If it is leaking, it can damage the rest of the house. If it is absorbing too much heat, it causes you to spend extra money on cooling. If it needs replacing and you are trying to sell your home, it can lower the price. However, when there are gardens to tend, lawns to mow, siding to paint, interiors to decorate and so much more to do, your roof can get lost in the shuffle. This blog hopes to draw some much needed attention to the top of your home. Check out these posts to learn more.

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Deliberate On These Crucial Factors to Ensure Your House Re-Roofing Project Is a Successful One

Posted on July 29, 2017

A re-roofing job is often required when a roof has reached the end of its expected lifespan, or for roofs that are so deteriorated that repairing them would be impractical and financially unwise. Choosing a new roof is something that calls for careful deliberation because roof structures are the building occupants' first line of protection against the elements. Roof installations also serve to protect possessions in the interiors of a building from weather damage. [Read More]

Common Causes of Residential Roof Leaks

Posted on July 28, 2017

As a homeowner, you never want to put off needed roof repairs, and especially if the roof is already leaking. Water leaks can lead to mould build-up, as well as damage to the home's wood framework and many other parts of its structure. Finding the source of water leaks to fix them properly can be a challenge, which is why roofing repairs are usually best left to a professional. However, if you do want to tackle this job on your own, or want to get an idea as to the extent of the damage to the home's roof, note some common causes of roof leaks so you know where to start looking. [Read More]

Late Night Noise? How to Possum Proof Your Roof

Posted on July 27, 2017

Mysterious, somewhat unsettling sounds in your home late at night might immediately make you think of ghosts. Of course, you will quickly dismiss the idea of any type of supernatural source and realise that it's probably one of the numerous, unique types of animals that you share the country with. Loud noises emanating from your roof (and perhaps from your ceiling cavity) point to the possibility that possums might have made themselves at home in your home. [Read More]

Ways Your Roofer Can Upgrade Your Guttering for Curb Appeal and Drainage

Posted on July 25, 2017

When people think about guttering for their home, they generally just think of rainwater drainage. There isn't much thought many homeowners give to guttering beyond that basic idea. However, if you go with a traditional gutter system, you may end up with other issues that can cause problems with your roofing such as stuck debris causing roof rot and weighing down the mounting brackets of the gutter system. These issues can be costly, but they can be avoided with the right guttering upgrades. [Read More]