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Indoor and Outdoor Living Areas

zach — Thu, 05 May 2016 00:15:28 +0000

Australian’s love the outdoors. BBQs with friends and family; dining al fresco all year round; and just being able to stay cool during the summer and warm during the cooler months when we’re outside and close to nature, this is what we all want out of a great outdoor living area. In this post, we share some tips on merging the indoors and outdoors to create a space that seamlessly merges a home with its environment that the whole family will love.

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5 Roofing Materials For Warmer Climates

zach — Thu, 05 May 2016 00:14:18 +0000

When you think about staying cool inside, the first thing that may come to mind is air conditioning. But the first real line of defense against heat is the roof above your head. A good roof means it releases and doesn’t store or absorb the heat from the sun. In this post, we share our top list for roofing materials for warmer climates like ours here in Australia.

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A Collection of Some of Australia’s Most Interesting Roofs

zach — Thu, 05 May 2016 00:12:48 +0000

In this post, we take a closer look at some of Australia’s most interesting residential roofs, starting of course in Brisbane…

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Understanding How Your Roof Is Built

zach — Thu, 05 May 2016 00:11:10 +0000

Slope? Sheathing? Rafters? What are they talking about? They’re talking about roofs right? In this post we share some common roof terms and parts to help you have an understanding of how your roof is built. A well-built roof seals out water and directs it to gutters and downpipes, which carry away from the house. To perform at its best, the underlayment, flashings and the rowing material should be installed properly so that water can’t get in under and damage the sheathing.

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Do You Need Fire Resistant Gutter Guards

zach — Thu, 05 May 2016 00:09:26 +0000

Choosing and installing a fire resistant gutter guard can make all the difference to your home. In this post, we share about how fire resistant gutter guards could help save your home in case of a bushfire and some simple maintenance ideas to keep your roof leaf free.

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Possum-Proof Your Roof

zach — Thu, 05 May 2016 00:08:19 +0000

Beautiful, big eyes stare at you and you can’t help but melt a little. But at the same time, you’re really tired. Exhausted might even be a more apt description. You’ve been up for the past few nights listening to the scurrying around in your roof and those eyes are exactly the source – can you guess what we’re talking about? Yep, possums. In this post, we share some ways to stop possum proof your roof without hurting them (remember they are a protected species).

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5 Signs You Need to Re-Roof

zach — Thu, 05 May 2016 00:06:14 +0000

A solid roof above your head means a warm, cozy, and leak-free home, but your roof suffers wear and tear over the years from being exposed to the elements such as sun, rain and wind, even with regular maintenance and repair, it’s inevitable that you roof will get to the point where it needs to be replaced. So, how do you know if your roof is at the point that it needs to be replaced? In this post, we look at some of the most common signs that your home needs to have a roof replacement.

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Tile vs Metal Roofs

zach — Thu, 05 May 2016 00:00:26 +0000

Are you thinking about replacing your roof? Or perhaps thinking of a roof for your new home? Roofing depends on numerous factors such as the weather in the your geographical area, upkeep, roof age expectancy etc. Considering factors like these will help you choose the type of material used for your roof. In this post, we look at Tile vs Metal Roofs – what are the benefits of each of them and why you might choose one over the other.

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