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Share on:<\/h4><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>D<\/span><\/strong>espite the roof being the critical umbrella of our home, it\u2019s generally out of sight and out of mind \u2014 that is, until it disturbs our usual day-to-day life with an encroaching leak or unusual noise.<\/p>\nIf you\u2019ve found a leak and you\u2019re at a crossroads with roof repairs, this quick roofing guide is for you.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/i><\/div>Read our quick roofing guide to:<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\n\n- Decide the best route forward with repairs<\/li>\n
- Find out why leaks and roofing issues occur<\/li>\n
- Get general costings (+ an estimator calculator)<\/li>\n
- Ask the right questions when hiring roofing tradespeople<\/li>\n
- Learn the easiest ways you can maintain your roof.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Your approach to repairs or replacement can be determined by how long you plan to live in the property.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Is it More Economical to Repair or<\/em> Replace Your Roof?\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>The simplest way to find out is by asking:<\/p>\n<\/div>
\n- How old is the roof?<\/li>\n
- What level of prior maintenance has been carried out?<\/li>\n
- How much will the repairs cost?<\/li>\n
- Am I staying or selling?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>
Owen Westney from Rockstar Roofing Solutions says if your repair quote is halfway or three quarters to the cost of a new roof, you\u2019ve got to weigh up the dollar value.<\/p>\n
\u201cSome roofs we see and think, \u2018this should have been ripped off years ago\u2019, but it\u2019s quite a shocking thing to be told you need a new roof, and a lot of people don\u2019t have $20,000 sitting around \u2014 so the repairs give people time to save,\u201d Owen says.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe only repair if we can guarantee it\u2019ll be watertight for five years, so if anything comes up we\u2019ll go back and fix it for free,\u201d Owen says.<\/p>\n
\u201cAlways ask [the tradesperson] if they offer a warranty or guarantee of their work,\u201d Owen recommends.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Roof Scenarios: Which One Are You In?<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>It can be tricky to predict whether the up front costs of repairs will eventually outweigh the inevitable replacement cost (as a house can go through more than one roof in its lifetime depending on the quality of the build). You might be able to relate to the following scenarios:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\n\n\n\nScenario A<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n \n\n\n\n- Roof is older than 20 years<\/li>\n
- No info on maintenance<\/li>\n
- Planning on staying put<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n= Repair & maintain<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\nScenario B<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n \n\n\n\n- Roof is older than 50 years<\/li>\n
- Multiple rounds of repairs<\/li>\n
- Planning on staying put<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n= Replace (if possible)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\nScenario C<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n \n\n\n\n- Roof is older than 30 years<\/li>\n
- A few rounds of repairs<\/li>\n
- Planning on selling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n= Repair & maintain<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\nIf you\u2019re the kind of homeowner that can stay on top of regular maintenance, repairs are going to go a long way for your pockets and your roof.<\/p>\n
If you\u2019re the kind of homeowner who can\u2019t be bothered with regular maintenance, or wants a worry-free roof, replacement is a suitable option for those who can afford it.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>The minimum guaranteed lifetime of a roof is 15 years.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>The Domino Effect of Roofing Issues<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>It\u2019s critically important that your roof is impermeable by water. This is why proactive checks and maintenance can pay off in the long run, and why all leaks need to be dealt with immediately.<\/p>\n
Without those checks, you risk finding a leak that has been present for some time. This can introduce a whole bunch of other additional issues like rot in the roof structure, cladding, and damage deeper into the walls and ceiling, affecting the plaster and paint.<\/p>\n
Owen explains how extreme weather has affected roofs that would normally hold up, but have been overloaded by the sheer amount of water volume.<\/p>\n
\u201cSmall leaks that have come up in the past are now getting exposed,\u201d Owen says.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Post a job<\/span><\/a>Let's get your roof sorted<\/h2>\nTell us about your job, and we’ll find you the right tradies to choose from, usually within minutes.<\/p>\n<\/div>
D<\/span><\/strong>espite the roof being the critical umbrella of our home, it\u2019s generally out of sight and out of mind \u2014 that is, until it disturbs our usual day-to-day life with an encroaching leak or unusual noise.<\/p>\n If you\u2019ve found a leak and you\u2019re at a crossroads with roof repairs, this quick roofing guide is for you.<\/p>\n<\/div> Your approach to repairs or replacement can be determined by how long you plan to live in the property.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> The simplest way to find out is by asking:<\/p>\n<\/div> Owen Westney from Rockstar Roofing Solutions says if your repair quote is halfway or three quarters to the cost of a new roof, you\u2019ve got to weigh up the dollar value.<\/p>\n \u201cSome roofs we see and think, \u2018this should have been ripped off years ago\u2019, but it\u2019s quite a shocking thing to be told you need a new roof, and a lot of people don\u2019t have $20,000 sitting around \u2014 so the repairs give people time to save,\u201d Owen says.<\/p>\n \u201cWe only repair if we can guarantee it\u2019ll be watertight for five years, so if anything comes up we\u2019ll go back and fix it for free,\u201d Owen says.<\/p>\n \u201cAlways ask [the tradesperson] if they offer a warranty or guarantee of their work,\u201d Owen recommends.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> It can be tricky to predict whether the up front costs of repairs will eventually outweigh the inevitable replacement cost (as a house can go through more than one roof in its lifetime depending on the quality of the build). You might be able to relate to the following scenarios:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n If you\u2019re the kind of homeowner that can stay on top of regular maintenance, repairs are going to go a long way for your pockets and your roof.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re the kind of homeowner who can\u2019t be bothered with regular maintenance, or wants a worry-free roof, replacement is a suitable option for those who can afford it.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> The minimum guaranteed lifetime of a roof is 15 years.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> It\u2019s critically important that your roof is impermeable by water. This is why proactive checks and maintenance can pay off in the long run, and why all leaks need to be dealt with immediately.<\/p>\n Without those checks, you risk finding a leak that has been present for some time. This can introduce a whole bunch of other additional issues like rot in the roof structure, cladding, and damage deeper into the walls and ceiling, affecting the plaster and paint.<\/p>\n Owen explains how extreme weather has affected roofs that would normally hold up, but have been overloaded by the sheer amount of water volume.<\/p>\n \u201cSmall leaks that have come up in the past are now getting exposed,\u201d Owen says.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> Tell us about your job, and we’ll find you the right tradies to choose from, usually within minutes.<\/p>\n<\/div>Read our quick roofing guide to:<\/h2><\/div>
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<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>Is it More Economical to Repair or<\/em> Replace Your Roof?\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>
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Roof Scenarios: Which One Are You In?<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>
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\n \nScenario A<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n \n \n \n
\n = Repair & maintain<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n\n \n\n
\n \nScenario B<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n \n \n \n
\n = Replace (if possible)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n\n \n\n
\n \nScenario C<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n \n \n \n
\n = Repair & maintain<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n <\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>The Domino Effect of Roofing Issues<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>
Let's get your roof sorted<\/h2>