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
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
Chimney Leaks Got a leak around your chimney? We’ve got the solution. Chimneys and fireplaces are a lovely feature in homes whether traditional or contemporary. But they are also a common source of water ingress. Often it takes a long time before a chimney leak becomes apparent. Sometimes it shows up as dampness at the … Read more
Repairing hail damage to polycarbonate & skylights Hail damage to polycarbonate roofs and skylights is becoming an increasingly common problem for Australian homeowners and landlords. Roofrite can assist with the replacement of hail damaged polycarbonate roofs and skylights or domes. Simply call our helpful administrative staff to discuss your particular hail damaged roofing problem. Depending … Read more
We are often asked the question, “Why is my skylight leaking?”. So, why is my Skylight Leaking? The cause is usually down to one of two things: poor installation or a build up of debris, usually around the flashings. So lets look at the debris build up first. This is the simple one. Skylights installed … Read more
Solar Panel Issues on Metal Roofs Are you thinking of having solar panels installed on your galvanised metal roof? Read on to see why this isn’t such a great idea… So, you’ve done all the research you can to work out the best deal for your situation: you’ve worked out the kilowatts required per hour, … Read more
Leafguard – A life without leaves… Thinking of installing leafguard? Not sure whether to bother at all or are you just putting off doing it because deciding which one to go with is a bit overwhelming? Certainly there are a myriad of products available – off the shelf and from the internet. First of all, let … 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
Did you get caught out in Melbourne’s recent storms with built up leaf matter and debris in your guttering causing water to backflow into your house? Gutter cleaning on an annual or bi-annual basis would, of course, have prevented this occurring. Gutter cleaning does have other benefits. For example, regular gutter cleaning will prevent leaf matter … Read more
Condensation is Often Mistaken for Metal Roof Leaks… Condensation Roofrite is occasionally called out to investigate metal roof leaks that turn out to be “phantom” roof leaks. The occupiers of the property are experiencing staining or mould growing on the ceiling. A sure sign of a metal roof leak right? Wrong! Investigation sometimes reveals the … Read more