Warning signs every homeowner should watch out for Most homeowners don’t make it a habit to go outside their home and check whether their roof is in great shape, and this is completely understandable since not everybody knows how to inspect their roof and tell whether it is in dire need of a repair or […]
A flat roof is a roof which is almost level, in contrast to the many different types of sloped roofs. The slope of a roof is known as its pitch, and flat roofs have up to approximately 10° pitch. Flat roofs are mostly used in dry climates, and allow the roof space to be used […]
Terracotta tiles are cleaned to remove moss and lichen. The tiles are made from natural clay, which is naturally moist, and moss and lichen are attracted to the roof tiles’ surface. If left, the moss and lichen will continue to grow, and will restrict the flow of rain water. When restoring terracotta tiles, your roofing […]
How Storms Affect a Roof Believe it or not, even the calmest storms can have major affects on your roof. Most of our roofs are damaged by four elements: high wind, hail, rain and trees. Below will explain how these storm elements can damage to your roof: High- Wind: Strong winds can rip the tiles […]
If you live near the coast, your roof will be affected by corrosion caused by the sea air. Fine particles of sea salt, usually formed by the evaporation of sea spray, creates a salt haze – and it is this haze which corrodes your roofing screws, causing them to weaken. Once this happens their performance […]
At first thought, having birds hanging out on your roof right seem like just an unavoidable thing that doesn’t do much harm. But as we’ve mentioned a few times on this blog in the past, having certain types of birds on your roof can cause quite a bit of damage – things like peeling shingles, […]
While relying on an experienced roofing contractor for large-scale repairs and important inspections is a good idea, that doesn’t mean you can’t perform some simple inspections for yourself to ensure that everything is in proper order. With this blog post, allow us to run you through a few steps you can perform on your own […]
While a properly installed and maintained roof should last for years, there are a few issues that, if not properly looked out for, can severely damage a roof and cause need for repair long before it’s due. With this blog post, allow us to give you a few pointers on common types of roof damage […]
Roofing is not a job that you’d want to entrust to just any contractor who came along and promised to get the job done for a ridiculously low price. Roofing has the potential to ensure the safety, security and value of a property when done right and conversely, it has the potential to spell nothing […]
Done right, tile roofing can add a great deal to your property, both aesthetically and functionally. With this blog post, read more about the various patterns, colours and styles of tiled roofing that are made available by our skilled workers here at Rooftec. Colours and materials One of the most important aspects when it comes […]
