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Your roof plays a vital role in protecting you, your loved ones and belongings from the sweltering sun in summer, the freezing chills during winter and the heavy downpours we experience here in Australia. Over time, these harsh weather conditions can take either toll on the longevity of your roof. So how does the weather impact your roof and what …
Winter is definitely here and showing no mercy this year. With some of the lowest temperatures on record for the last 10 years hitting QLD it is time to winter-proof your home. On Average, Australians use around 38% of energy consumption just on heating and cooling the home. Here are some simple tips to keep the cool out and the …
1- ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND ENVIRONMENT; -Thermal efficiency; COLORBOND® steel will make your home more energy efficient. Every colour (except Night Sky®) in the standard COLORBOND® steel range features Thermatech® solar reflectance technology. This technology is designed to reflect more of the sun’s heat on hot days, therefore you will use your air-conditioning less, it also decreases heat stress for your …
With temperatures already climbing well above the 30’s, it’s safe to say summer is definitely on it’s way. Be prepared for the summer storms. There are a few simple steps that you can take now in order to protect your home and surrounding property this coming storm season. Inspect your roof Ensure your roof is in the best condition it …
Insulation is material designed to prevent heat from being transmitted from one area to another. It’s normally used to keep heat in or out of your home. Insulation can work in a number of different ways, but it most commonly incorporates materials that consist of millions of tiny pockets of air. Still air is an extremely good insulator, and trapped …
If you live near the coast, your roof will be affected by corrosion caused by the sea air. Fine particles of sea salt, usually formed by the evaporation of sea spray, creates a salt haze – and it is this haze which corrodes your roofing screws, causing them to weaken. Once this happens their performance is greatly affected over their …
Simon Thomas from McGrath Real Estate Agents Mooloolaba shares with us his insights as to why it is important to have a quality roof if you are looking to sell your property or increase its value.
Bec from Signature Roofing and Guttering take us through some colour ideas and considerations from the Colorbond® range, in our first installment of our Helpful Ideas Around the Home series – aimed at giving you tips and tricks to for your home and general maintenance. The roof is one of the largest fixed elements of a home and deciding its …
2016 has been a huge year for the Signature Roofing and Guttering team. Most recently, the icing on the cake has been a recent win at the 2016 Sunshine Coast Business and Tourism awards, taking out the Building and Manufacturing category. An exciting experience for the team, with owner/operator Bec summing up the meaning of the recent win with, “For …
Selecting the right patio for your home is not always as easy as it would first seem. The top 3 considerations that you will need to look at when organising a new patio. 1. The size of the new patio Consideration needs to be given to the area you want covered by your new patio. Taking into account outdoor furniture, …
