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Restoring Terracotta Tiles

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 […]

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How to inspect your roof

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 […]

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Common causes of roof problems

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 […]

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La Porte, TX, September 26, 2008 -- A sub-contractor works on installing a roof repair after Hurricane Ike. The Federal Emergency Management Agency Agency (FEMA) working with the Corps of Engineers provides sturdy temporary roofing repairs for home owners after Hurricane Ike. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

Tips for choosing a roofing contractor

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 […]

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The benefits of roof coating

Every roof in Newcastle, Central Coast, and nearby areas in NSW could benefit from roof coating. In theory, roof coating can definitely make your roof look so much better, and since the roof is usually a large part of your home façade, an improvement on your roof surely doubles as a large improvement on your […]

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Different roof types

Beyond offering protection overhead, a roof can also add greatly to the aesthetics and energy-efficiency of a property. Here at Rooftec, we’re experienced in dealing with quite a few different roofing styles and types, which ensures that our clients receive specialised care for their roofing regardless of what style they own. Read on to learn more […]

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