Signs It's Time to Replace Your Gutters Maintaining clean and functional gutters is an important part of home maintenance. In this article, we explore the signs of when it’s time to replace your gutters, rather than just repair them. Functional Signs that your gutters need replacing While your gutters may look brand new, it is important that none of the following problems are occurring at your home, as this may be a sign they are not functioning optimally. Water standing in your gutters is a clear sign that your gutters are not functioning correctly. Replacement or repair is required to correct the flow...

Benefits of Colorbond Roofing Colorbond Roofing is a hardwearing roofing material which is extremely popular in Australia due to its ability to maintain its structure and appearance in harsh and regularly fluctuating weather conditions. The coated steel is manufactured by Australian company BlueScope Steel, and is the choice of material for commercial and residential builders across Australia. Below outlines some of the many benefits of using Colorbond Roofing. Stylish Design + Colour Choices Colorbond is available in a broad range of colours and profiles to suit your specific aesthetic requirements. If you want a material that is highly durable, matches your colour theme...

How to Choose the Best Colour for Your Metal & Colorbond Roof Re-roofing your home or choosing the roof for a new house represents an important investment of your time and resources. You work hard to ensure that the roof you choose will keep your home dry and energy efficient. But your roof should also improve your home’s aesthetic appearance and property value. One of the most important factors to these secondary purposes is the colour of your roof. Fortunately, metal roofing and Colorbond roofing has a huge variety of colours that you can choose from. Here are six of the characteristics you may...

There are three golden rules for metal roof maintenance. Whether you already have a metal roof or intend to get one installed, you probably have a couple of questions in mind. Questions like, how much maintenance is going to be involved? Can you clean it yourself, or should you enlist the help of professionals? And just how often should cleaning and repairs happen, anyway? These are all good questions, and in this article, we intend to put your mind at ease by answering them. The good news Generally speaking, a properly installed metal roof will last the lifetime of your home – think 60+ years....

Everything you need to know about re-roofing. If you’re thinking about getting a new roof, you’re probably thinking about whether to go for traditional tiles or a metal roof. It’s a big decision. Your roof is, after all, the most important part of your home’s structure. It’s the covering which provides protection from the elements; which prevents water, wind and hurricane damage; and stops wild animals from entering your home. There are more types and styles of roofing available today than ever before. From natural materials like slate and wood, to manmade products such as asphalt shingles and sheet metal, the different...

How to minimise fading of your Colorbond roofing The short answer to the question, “does Colorbond fade?” is that yes, eventually it does. But the good news is that it’s still more colourfast than most other roofing materials and there are a steps you can take to minimise how much your roofing fades. How well you maintain your roof Like anything that is not given time and attention, your Colorbond roof will fade if not looked after properly. Old photos left in the sun will fade; old paint also fades. So whether or not your Colorbond fades over time will in part be...

Reduce your impact on the environment and cut your energy bills. We hear a lot about the sustainability movement these days. We know sustainability’s not just a buzzword, either — from carrying a reusable keep cup to use for our takeaway coffee to installing solar panels to harness the sun’s power, we’re all embracing eco-friendly lifestyles. Some of the ways we can bring energy-efficient solutions into our homes and businesses are obvious. We can update our old energy-guzzling hot water system with a modern, energy-saving unit, and we can cut out daily bad habits like boiling a full kettle for a single...

Roof gutters do more than make a structure look stylish. They perform important functions that help keep homes dry, yards looking nice, and foundations dry. Mark O’Boyle, owner of O’Boyle’s Roof Plumbing, noted that many clients wait too long before having their gutters checked and repaired and it’s a mistake that can lead to expensive repairs. Gutters last for many years, but eventually they begin to rust, flake and leak. If installation wasn’t performed properly or regular maintenance lapses, they can even tear away from the home or business. O’Boyle’s works with gutters made of Colorbond®, Zincalume® BlueSteel and galvanized in...

Roofs can begin to leak for any number of reasons. O’Boyle’s Roof Plumbing, have noted that roof damage often goes unnoticed until significant damage has already occurred. Damage and the need for roof repairs has a myriad of causes encompassing hail, old or poorly installed gutter systems, punctures from branches, and a build-up of debris on the roof or in the gutters. Other sources of damage include shrinkage, lack of regular maintenance, and improper installations. By the time the owner observes that there’s a problem, extensive damage to the roof and underlying structure has already taken place. O’Boyle’s specializes in metal roofing...

Damage to a roof can occur in a variety of ways, from hailstorms, branches and extreme winds, to wildlife, faulty gutters and poor maintenance. Past repairs that have not been carried out properly can also damage a roof, as can shrinkage and the build-up of debris Even a small amount of damage to a non-metal roof can spread quickly and end up requiring extensive repairs. The problem is compounded because roof damage often occurs and results in significant damage long before a home or business owner is aware that a problem even exists. When a gutter is not working properly, the water...