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Metal roofing installation can bring many good things to your home. For example, your home’s curb value will shoot - dare we say it - through the roof (pun intended!) Despite all the good that a new metal roof can bring to your home however, many people worry that it may also bring some less-welcome things into your home. In particular, many homeowners wonder that metal roofing will bring in too much heat - the last thing they want happening during Australia’s brutal summers. It’s a myth of course - however, it’s a persistent one that we constantly find ourselves [...]

We may not have snow here in Melbourne like our friends up in the mountains - but you know what Melbourne does have plenty of come winter? Hail! And unlike snow, it isn’t soft,  it’s noisy, and it never sticks around long enough to turn our homes into winter wonderlands. The worst part? In many cases, hail also leaves damage in its wake. We’ve all heard the stories about smashed windows, dented car hoods and other types of damage caused by severe hailstorms. If you’re building a house in Melbourne and are up to the stage where you’re thinking about [...]

Metal roofing: the number one roofing choice for large commercial properties in Melbourne. Just go to any primarily industrial suburb, and you’ll see a sea of metal roofs. But why is metal so in-demand for commercial buildings, factories and warehouses? Is there anything that makes metal inherently better for these applications than other roofing materials? We’re glad you asked! Today, we’re taking a dive into why so many commercial and industrial properties opt for metal roofing installation in Melbourne. 5 reasons why metal roofing is the best choice for commercial roofing A good roof is an essential investment for any [...]

Today’s metal roofs aren’t just a layer of metal sheeting - rather, they use a system of different layers, all of which work together to keep the weather out and ensure that your home is comfortable and secure for decades. We’ve talked about sarking and insulation before. However, there’s another layer to your new metal roof that’s also essential for a strong house foundation and structure. Underlayments are essential - they’re also frequently overlooked by homeowners. Roof underlayments are a part of metal roofing installation in Melbourne that doesn’t often get a lot of air time. In fact, oftentimes they’re [...]

If you’ve gone shopping for a fridge (or any household appliance) recently, you’ve probably noticed that each appliance in the store now carries a 10-star energy efficiency rating. What you may not have known is that each house in Australia is also rated on the same 10-star scale. In fact, new construction needs to meet a minimum 6-star rating if it’s to be approved! There are a range of different factors that go into rating your home’s efficiency: House design Ventilation Orientation and windows And of course, one of the things that’s looked at when evaluating your home’s efficiency? If [...]