If your roof copped a beating from the wild Queensland weather recently, you are not alone! Together the strong winds, heavy rain and pelting hailstones caused damage to more roofs than we can count, creating some of the worst damage we have seen in 20 years in the industry. As a result, many Queenslanders now need roof repairs and replacements, …
The Simple Steps in our Insurance Reroofing Process
When it comes to roofing and guttering, our team can perform all insurance work. Our insurance re-roofing process steps are simple and clear to make the process as easy as possible for our clients. If you are curious about how our insurance reroofing process looks, we have laid out our steps below: We start by offering clients an obligation free …
Tips to Warm Up your Home this Winter
Winter has whisked into 2020 fast and breezy. On average, Australians use around 38% of energy consumption just on heating and cooling the home. We have put together a bunch of tips to winter-proof your home so the warmth stays in and the chill stays out during the next few months. 1. Seal your doors. 25% of your heat is …
Re-Roofing Timeframe and What to Consider
When it comes time to re-roof a home or commercial property, there are some common questions that come from home owners. Below we have included some handy tips and facts that can save you time wondering. ROOF SIZING The average roof size can vary anywhere between 100m2 and 800m2 for residential homes. TIME FRAME The re-roofing process can take anywhere between two days to two …
What is sarking and why is it important?
Sarking is a flexible membrane that is used as a lining under tile and metal roofs to help insulate homes from both the extreme heat of summer and the colder winter months. It acts as a protective second skin which helps the insulation work more efficiently and in turn protects your home from storm driven rain and dust, condensation and …
Five Top Reasons to choose Colorbond® Roofing
1. ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND ENVIRONMENT – Thermal efficiency: COLORBOND® roofing 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 …
Why you should incorporate whirlybirds when reroofing your home
Also known as a turbine vent, a whirlybird is key to keeping your home cool in summer. Whirlybirds spin to create a vacuum that propels trapped warm air out of the home. Removing trapped air can contribute to a cooler home during the hot summer months. With winter ending and summer fast approaching, adding one or two could make a …
Making sure you have a roof that lasts – through the upcoming storm season and the next
Preparing your roof for summer storms should be a priority for every homeowner, but what about ensuring your roof lasts longer than the coming season. There are a few things you can do to ensure your roof replacement lasts through this storm season and the next. Have your roof checked NOW, before the storm season starts Harsh heat, heavy rain …
One year in and flying high with local charity
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 …
Reroofing decramastic roofing tiles, is it time?
Thinking about your tired, old decramastic roof and if its worth updating to a far superior product such as Colorbond®? What are decramastic roofing 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 often …