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Is it noisy having
my new roof put on?
Yes unfortunately
it can be very noisy.
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What is the
difference between Colorbond & Zincalume?
Zincalume is iron
that is dipped in a product that is made
up of zinc and lume mixed
together to give a protective coating.
To create Colorbond sheeting, the exact
same
procedure is carried out. This is then
taken one step further. The Zinc coils
are placed
in an oven and the colour is then baked
and bonded onto the zincalume coating.
Hence
the name (Colorbond) If you require more
in depth information on this, you can
have
a look at our material specifications
section.
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Should I choose
Colorbond or Zincalume?
This is an
important decision to make. There are
benefits and disadvantages with both
products.
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Advantages of using
Colorbond?
- Unlike painted surfaces, it will
not flake, peel or blister under the
harsh weather
conditions that a roof is exposed
to.
- A lot of people use Colorbond so
they can match or complement the
colour of
their home. There is a good range
colours to choose from.
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Disadvantages of
using Colorbond?
- If you decide to use Colorbond,
you will be stuck with the colour
you choose. You
can paint it later on down the track
if you get sick of the colour but
the process is
very expensive because of the
complexity of trying to get the new
paint to adhere
because the existing bonded surface
is so smooth.
- Colorbond attracts more heat
than Zincalume.The darker the colour
the more heat
- it will attract. You will need
to use insulation to knock out the
heat. This will add
to the cost of your roof. Insulation
is not a necessity with Zincalume
because it is
- a lot colder.
- Colorbond as a product is more
expensive than Zincalume and
insulation is required.
- So therefore you have two extra
costs. One is the Product itself and
the other is the insulation.
- If you choose Colorbond, the
colour schemes of the rest of your
home will always
- revolve around the colour of the
rest of your house. You will loose a
lot of flexibilty.
- This could become a problem when
it comes to selling your home
because the
- potential buyer may at some
stage decide they want to change the
colour of the
- house and will realize that
their colour options are now
extremely limited.
- After a few years, the darker
colorbond colours will start to
fade. This is not such
- a big deal as this process of
fading is even. Unless you have a
new roof of the same
- colour nearby to compare, you
may not notice that it has faded.
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Advantages of using
Zincalume?
- Zincalume is the coldest roof
you can have.
- Zincalume is cheaper than
colorbond.
- As Zicalume is a colder product
than Colorbond, you will not need to
use insulation
- allowing you to keep costs down.
- As Zincalume is a neutral
colour, the roof will not clash with
the colour of your home.
It will always fit in allowing you
unlimited flexibility with colour
Schemes.
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Disadvantages of
using Zincalume?
There are no obvious
disadvantages to using Zincalume.
Over 70 % of the roofs we sell are
Zincalume and the other 30 % are
Colorbond. It is really
a personal preference. Remember they
both have their advantages. Just pick
the one that
is best suited to your situation.
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Is getting a new
roof expensive?
An average sized
roof is around ten thousand Australian
dollars. The roof is what is protects
your home and contents, which makes it
the most important part of your home. An
average
home in Australia is about three hundred
and fifty thousand dollars, Re-roofing
definitely a
cheap and worthwhile investment.
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I have been told I
need a new roof but I haven't noticed
any water coming through my ceiling.
The reason a lot of
people tend to neglect their roof if it
is leaking, it will not always show
evidence of this. This is because most
of the time you have a ceiling in your
home that is
hiding what is really going on in your
roof cavity.
The first sign of a badly deteriated
roof is small rust holes. When this has
occurred, water
will enter through the holes and drip
onto the timberwork structure. Overtime,
this
continual dripping will cause the
timberwork to rot. A lot of the water
gets absorbed into
the timberwork and and will not reveal
itself through your ceiling. If this
damage is
significant, it can become structural,
which can result in a very expensive
procedure to remedy the problem.
If you happen to notice any water coming
through you ceiling, you should act
immediately as this
usually means you have had water
entering your roof cavity for some time
as it takes a lot
of water to find its way through your
ceiling lining.
Prevention is the best solution. You
need to replace your roof well before
any leaks are noticed.
A good way to check if your roof is
leaking is to wait till it rains, then
put your head through
the man hole and shine a strong torch
all around your roof cavity. If you see
any water
getting in, you should have your roof
replaced as soon as possible to avoid
any further
timber damage. Upon inspection, if every
thing is fine and your home is over 50
years
old you should carry out these checks
every 6 Months.
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Can I repair my old
tin roof?
Yes you can
repair your tin roof but this is usually
a very temporary situation because once
a
roof starts to rust it will have rust in
places you can't see, like under the
laps. So once the
obvious leaks are repaired, in no time
at all, the ones we couldn't see will
get bigger and
start to leak. Once a roof starts to
rust it is impossible to stop it.
Replacement is the best
value for money.
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How do I know if I
need a new roof?
The only certain
way to check if you need a new roof is
to wait till it rains then put your head
through the man hole and shine a strong
torch all around your roof cavity. If
you see any
water getting in at all, you should
consult a roofing specialist as soon as
possible to avoid
further timber damage. Another way is to
get an inspector to climb on the roof.
Avoid
doing this your self, as it is
potentially dangerous. If you see any
rust at all, then it's
time your roof should be replaced.
Remember prevention is the best cure. So
many people leave it too late and it
ends up
costing a lot more to replace damaged
timberwork. The secret here is to
replace your
roof well before any water gets in.
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How often should I
clean my gutters?
If you have a lot
of trees nearby where leaves can fall on
your roof, you should clean them
out once every six months. If you don't
have trees you will only need to clean
them out once
every 3 years. If you don't wish to do
this yourself, most roofing companies
will do this for
you at a cheap price. Beware, as it can
be dangerous to do this yourself. If you
have gutter
guard, then you will not need to do
anything. It is very important to
maintain your gutters
because if you're down pipes get
blocked, it can be expensive to remedy
this problem
depending on the extent.
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Am I covered by
insurance if anything goes wrong?
If the company has a
BSA Licence then your automatically
insured if anything goes wrong.
If they don't have a licence, then you
will have no protection. Never assume a
company has
a licence. Ask to see a hard copy of
their bsa licence. If this fails, you
can run licence
check at no cost by going on to the BSA
website
www.bsa.qld.gov.au and doing a
search
under the companies name.
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What is so
important about making sure your roof is
in good order?
Having a good
roof on your home is more important than
any other aspect of your home.
It is protecting your hard earned
investment. Most people know that when
doing extensive
renovations, you always start at the top
and work down. Considering this, it
would foolish
to neglect your roof, especially since a
new roof is only worth about 3 % of the
value
of your home.
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Is getting a new
roof a messy procedure?
There is always a
certain amount of mess in any building
work. Our roofers do the best
they can to keep the worksite clean. A
final clean-up is always carried out at
the end of a job.
A supervisor from Smart Roofing will
check the job at the end.
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How can I get a
sample of your roof colours?
There is lots of
information under roof products. If you
are looking for colour samples, the
roof products section will give you a
rough idea, but they are not totally
accurate. If you want
accurate samples, just simply call us,
or send an Email and we can send one of
our friendly
consultants out to show you more
accurate colours. There will be no cost
for this.
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Can I walk on my
new roof?
It is not
advisable to walk on any roof but if you
feel the need to do so, then nobody
can stop you. There is a safety issue
here. It is always dangerous to be on a
roof, so
extreme care must be taken. Remember our
roofer's work under the protection
of safety rails.
If you decide to take this risk, you
will need to take care of where you
walk.
Always walk on the screw lines, as this
will avoid denting the roof. There is
not
a lot of support between the screw
lines.
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Will my new metal
roof be noisy in the rain?
Most people love
the soothing sound of rain on their
roof. If you have insulation in your
roof,
it will block out most of the sound.
This is unfortunate for most people and
maybe a blessing
for others, If you don't have
insulation, you will certainly know when
it's raining.
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What do I need to
do to prepare for the installation of my
new roof?
You don't need to
do anything. Our project manager will
guide you through the whole
process and let you know of any
precautions that you may need to take
depending on
the type of roof and your situation.
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Is asbestos
dangerous?
Lately there has
been a lot of speculation and hype about
the dangers of asbestos.
I have done extensive research on the
subject. Is the hype justified? I
believe, if
there is too much hype, this results in
a good thing, as this will ensure that
exposure
to asbestos will eventually become none
existent. It does not make much sense to
sit
around speculating about how dangerous
it is. Some people contract asbestosis
from
small exposures and others has had no
health problems after a lifetime of
exposure.
It is certainly fact that it is
potentially dangerous but there is a
huge grey area surrounding
the relationship between exposure and
health.
My conclusion is that I tend to agree
with the governing authorities. Let's
get rid of all
asbestos as soon as possible and then
the problem of asbestos related lung
diseases will
became a thing of the past. There is a
lot more information regarding laws of
asbestos
removal, hazards, government programs,
opinions, health and much more under
the asbestos link.
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Can I get rid of my
old tile roof and replace it with a
metal roof?
Yes you can but
some adjustments need to be made. Once
the tiles are removed, your roof
will need to be re battened to
facilitate the tin roof, as the old tile
battens will be too small
and are not at the correct spacings.
Also the bottom cord of your timber
trusses will
need to be strapped to the top plate of
your walls. These are not difficult and
are not
expensive. This additional work can be
carried out by the roofers.
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Does insulation
work?
This is a big
yes. It is scientific fact that roofing
insulation is very affective but beware.
Not all insulation works well or even
works at all. There are certain brands
and ratings
to consider when purchasing. Quality
insulation is a must especially for
colorbond roofs
because unlike Zincalume, Colorbond
absorbs so much heat. If you want to
know about
the insulation you require, you can have
a look under the insulation link of call
and
speak to friendly consultant in our
office for the correct advice.
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