Curved Flashing Melbourne Got a curved area that needs flashing? This recent project shows how nicely it can be done when you have highly skilled roofers on your project. Call the team at Roofrite for a quote on how best we can help you with your curved project.
Another one for the ugly workmanship files Here’s another one for the ugly workmanship files. The one on the left with silicone guncked all over it is what you DON’T want and shouldn’t accept (spotted by our team while working next door). The one on the right with neat lines, nice cuts and no silicone … Read more
Chimney Capping Malvern Once your chimney is redundant it’s a good idea to “cap” it off so you don’t get unwanted bees, birds or other vermin dropping in. A chimney capping can also prevent water ingress and debris entering. Chimney cappings can range from a small round capping of approximately 150mm diameter to great big … Read more
Roofing Projects With Permits Melbourne Some projects seem like they’re straightforward but some require Council and No Go Zone Permits, particularly inner city projects and shopfronts. This project in Carlton required both but it was especially important for us to have a No Go Zone Permit from Citipower as the powerlines were within a metre … Read more
Poorly Installed and Leaking Flashing Nothing annoys us more than to see poor workmanship such as this apron flashing. For reasons unbeknown to us, some roof plumbers think that if you can’t see the silicone, it ain’t sealed. Not only was this flashing an ugly leaking mess, it did not meet plumbing regulations and had … Read more
Colorbond steel has a myriad of uses: roofing, guttering, fencing, sheds, walling. It’s used with great versatility in traditional to contemporary to ultra modern situations. One of the latest products added to Bluescope’s product range is Colorbond Metallic Steel. A new paint type and production method has enabled the placement of mica particles in the … Read more
colorbond chimney capping – bees Colorbond Chimney Capping Stops Water Ingress & Bees Colorbond Chimney Capping – A Horror Story Ever heard a buzzing sound in your unused chimney only to investigate and discover the makings of a beehive beginning in there? Or worse, had the bees make their way from the chimney to take … Read more
Master Roof Plumbers, Roofrite, shares its secret So. You’ve chosen the best looking skylight on the market for your metal roof. But did you get the best installation tip with that? Did your installer suggest a custom made flashing? Probably not unless the installer is a licensed roof plumber with an eye for detail. One … Read more
Metal Roof Leaks Have Many Sources. A roof penetration is often one of them. Our short video shows how a poorly installed air conditioning unit has led to metal roof leaks on this commercial roof. The Problem Roofrite had installed a couple of years ago hopper flashings to repair reported metal roof leaks on the … Read more