Roofers repair roof underlayment before installing new shingles

What Is Roof Underlayment & How to Install It – All Your Queries Answered

As homeowners, we all want our roofs to last as long as possible. This means we need to understand how a typical roof functions, so we could give it proper maintenance.  So what exactly is there under the roof? From the outside, you can only see the tiles or the shingles on the top surface…

A contractor installing a metal Colorbond roof

Colorbond vs Tile Roof (+ Colorbond vs Concrete): Best Roofing Material

There’s no protecting your home from the elements without choosing the right roofing. But that’s exactly where the trouble lies: EVERYBODY struggles to decide what the best material for the roof is. That’s fine. The many options also mean you can refine your choice and make sure it suits your plan and circumstances. So, what…

Highly pitched roof of an old wooden house

What Are Roof Pitches or Slopes (+ Most Common Pitches in Australia)

Most of us didn’t really have much say in the design process of our roofs for a simple reason: homeowners are laypeople.  But if you are one of the lucky homeowners who are tradies themselves, you’re likely to be let in on an important fact. Determining roof pitch is THE most critical part of the…

Two scared women in a home because there's inexplicable noise

Types & Causes of Noises in Roof: What’s Behind Spooky Roof Sounds?

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…

Ridge of a red roof

A Complete Guide to Roof Repointing and Rebedding (+ Signs You Need Them)

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…

Plastic gutter guards on a grey roof

The Ultimate Guide to Gutter Guards (6 Types & How to Install)

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,…