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Recently celebrating one year officially supporting RACQ LifeFlight Rescue, Signature Roofing and Guttering are proud to announce that they have been able to donate $3000 towards the local charity that plays a vital role in our community. For the company that is $50 from each private domestic reroof completed and sends out a huge thank you to those who have …
Thinking about your tired, old decramastic roof and if its worth updating to a far superior product such as BlueScope Steel? What are decramastic roof tiles? Decramastic roof tiles, also known as decrabond or pressed metal tiles, were a popular roofing material in the 1970s – 80s, made of galvanised steel with a bitumen overlay. Decramastic tiles are lightweight, but …
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 …
A leaking roof is something that shouldn’t be ignored and should be attended to as soon as you notice it. If not repaired quickly, it can cause nasty damage to the interior and exterior of your property which in turn could turn out rather costly to get fixed. Knowing and understanding the most common causes of a leaking roof can …
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.
