Take a look at your roof, and the only thing you’ll see is the shingles or tiles at the top. Ever wondered what lies beneath those tiles covering your roof? A roof isn’t only made of what we see on the surface. It has multiple layers and much of it remain invisible from the outside….

It’s the dead of the night, and the last thing you need are strange, inexplicable noises coming from above. Granted, everything sounds much louder and spine-chilling at 2 am than it really is. Still, it isn’t funny when your home sounds like an ambient horror film you never choose to watch. Roof sounds are diverse…

With modern roof tiles becoming lighter and more durable, no wonder they are a popular roofing solution for Aussie homeowners. But even with all their robustness, roof tiles have a weak point — their connections. In time, cracks will appear on the tile joints and the cement mortar under the ridge caps will start to…

Perhaps you’ve painted your house and the interiors recently. Now, you’re thinking about those faded asphalt shingles on your roof that stick out like the proverbial sore thumb.  So, how about giving them a fresh coat of life? The answer to whether you can paint a colour steel or a clay tile roof is yes,…

No matter how much you love DIY tasks, cleaning a clogged gutter is never a fun job.  When rainwater is not being diverted away from your home through the gutter, it can pool in and eat away at your home’s foundation. Compared to that, secondary issues like mould growth almost look like a joke! Luckily,…

News flash: your roof does cry out for help when needed. Well, not exactly in that sense. It is more of a muted cry. But there are definite signs that you need to watch out for.  The problem is that most people don’t pay attention to their roofs until a crack appears at one corner…