Back to Projects Pedestrian and staff safety must be part of a metal reroof safe work method safety plan A recent reroof of a verandah above a shop in Strathmore was a reminder that there are a number of considerations to be prepared for when working in an area that has foot traffic, power lines … Read more
Back to Projects Velux FS Fixed Skylights Optimise the Daylight The Velux FS Fixed Skylight range is ideal for out of reach situations where daylight is required but ventilation isn’t necessary. This makes them perfect in areas such as hallways, stairwells, and other closed-in, dark spaces that would be improved with daylight and sky views. … Read more
Back to Projects As roof plumbers, we’re often asked, “Is it possible to replace a tiled roof with a steel roof (also referred to as metal or tin roof)?” Our short answer is yes! We’ve just completed this type of project for a client in Heidelberg Heights. The Benefits of Updating a Tiled Roof with a Colorbond … Read more
Back to Projects Palram Sunlite Twinwall Polycarbonate – Glen Waverley Before – Showing existing shadecloth cover Looking for a more durable and attractive alternative to shadecloth for your pergola? Look no further. Twinwall polycarbonate has an upmarket modern architectural look and comes with a 10 Year Product Warranty guaranteeing its durability. Roofrite recently completed a … Read more
Back to Projects Solatube Skylight Installation Melbourne (Econotube) Do you struggle on a dark day in Melbourne to fill your room with natural light? Solatube’s Daylighting System can bring daylight into any dark area of your home. You can transform dark rooms into welcoming spaces filled with natural daylight. An added benefit of Solatube’s Daylighting … Read more
Back to Projects A Colorbond Metal Reroof Changes the Look of Your House This single fronted cottage in Flemington is fairly typical of what we’re asked to quote on for Colorbond metal reroofs in many inner city suburbs like Flemington, Northcote, Preston, Fitzroy, Thornbury, Kensington and Carlton. They typically will have a small verandah at … Read more
Back to Projects Makrolon multi UV (also referred to as Multiwall, Twinwall or Twincell) polycarbonate roofing is an ideal product to replace fibreglass sheets with on Pergolas Covered Walkways Screens/Partitions Greenhouses It comes in a range of profiles and colors and offers excellent UV protection. Roofrite recently completed a Makrolon Twinwall installation in Preston Converting dead … Read more
Back to Projects Increasingly, thermal-conscious renovators and homeoweners are asking Roofrite to quote their metal reroof using Colorbond Coolmax. Coolmax has excellent thermal properties and, according to Bluescope, could help reduce your annual energy cooling costs by up to 7.5% compared to, say, a Colorbond steel roof in Surfmist. This single fronted house in Northcote … Read more