Roof Restoration

Selecting colours and decorative elements significantly impacts your home’s overall appeal. Therefore taking the time to choose a colour is extremely important as it sets the tone for the entire restoration process. Failing to do so can lead to a clash of colours and make your house an eyesore which could potentially reduce your resale value. Choosing a colour typically comes down to personal taste, that said, there are other factors to consider: 5 TIPS TO CHOOSING THE RIGHT COLOUR FOR YOUR DREAM ROOF. TIP 1-CHOOSE A COLOUR THAT COMPLEMENTS THE COLOUR SCHEME OF YOUR HOUSE: Take cues from your home's architectural style and the surrounding environment. Traditional homes often look great with classic colours like deep greys or earthy tones, while modern houses might pop with bold, contrasting hues. TIP 2-CHOOSE A COLOUR SCHEME POPULAR IN YOUR AREA: Consider how the colour will complement your landscape, neighbouring houses, and the overall aesthetic of the area. TIP 3- CONSIDER THE IMPACT OF YOUR COLOUR CHOICE ON RESALE VALUE: Roof restoration isn't something you do every day, so think long-term in case one day you decide to sell. Trendy colours might be appealing now but could date your home in a few years. Neutral tones or classic colour schemes often have timeless appeal and can seamlessly blend with any future changes to your home's exterior. TIP 4- ALLOW SUITABLE TIME TO RESEARCH SO THAT YOU CAN BE CONFIDENT WITH YOUR COLOUR DECISION: Pro Tip: Colours can appear different in different lighting conditions. Get colour samples and observe them during different times of the day and lighting conditions to ensure the colour aligns with your roof restoration goals. TIP 5- CHOOSE A COLOUR THAT YOU AND YOUR PARTNER AGREE ON: This is important to avoid costly changes or arguments down the track

One of the first aspects of the roof restoration process is cleaning and knowing how much cleaning to do and to what extent, depending on different surfaces and whether it has been pre-painted or not. Living in an area that is prone to cold and damp weather makes roof maintenance an absolute must. Left unchecked, it can lead to greater issues to the roof and also structurally to the home.It’s critical to understand what wear and tear on your roof actually is. You may have heard it said before that the road to a good quality job is in the preparation. In roof restoration, this is no different and cleaning is an important aspect of the process. Cleaning the surface, not only cleans, it allows you to get a better visual perspective of the wear and tear of the roof, so that when you progress to the next stage of repairs and maintenance you have a more accurate perspective which allows you to do a better job. Failure to clean the surface will affect the paintwork on the roof from a visual perspective and reduce the longevity of the paintwork. Roof high-pressure cleaning should be done every 7 to 10 years. This being the case it is so easy to forget, so setting a digital reminder can help.

When it comes to roof repairs, it’s pretty obvious to most people that tiles need to bemaintained, howeve,r there are other areas that need attention that homeowners may notbe aware of: POINTING: This is a rubber cement solution that is applied around the ridge tiles. This is one of the area sthat breaks down the quickest and is an important element in the roof’s functionality, as it facilitates the roof’s water flow and makes it more waterproof. BEDDING: This is located underneath the ridge tiles and is not visible. The bedding is a support for the ridge tile itself and is a secondary internal protective barrier from the elements. Bedding itself is made of cement. This area can receive a lot of wear and tear. However, if there’s a lot of movement in the roof itself or the pointing has not been consistently maintained, the bedding becomes more openly exposed to the weather and this can cause it to break down even more so, making your home prone to weather damage. LASTLY, YOU WANT TO MAKE SURE YOU GET THE RIGHT CONTRACTOR FOR THE JOB: One of the better paints to use on a roof is a Membrane Paint. This is a very thick paint and is far more superior than the typical paints most other roof restorers use. The thickness gives the paint more of a filling property, which makes your roof more waterproof, gives it extra support and makes it a lot stronger. In winter you’re protected from the heavy rains. In summer, the thick coating reflects off more heat, which means less need for electrical appliances and cheaper electricity bills.

The next step is painting. At this stage, you’re getting towards the end of the project and it is one of the most aesthetically pleasing aspects of roof restoration. There are 3 factors to take into consideration when it comes to painting a roof. PAINTING EQUIPMENT: First, make sure to use an airless spray gun to apply the paint. There are different angles on the roof surface and you need to make sure that you account for these different angles soan even coating on the whole surface can be achieved. Using a spray gun is the best method to achieve this. QUALITY OF PAINT USED: One of the better paints to use on a roof is a Membrane Paint. This is a very thick paint and is far more superior than the typical paints most other roof restorers use. The thickness gives the paint more of a filling property, which makes your roof more waterproof, gives it extra support and makes it a lot stronger. In winter you’re protected from the heavy rains.In summer, the thick coating reflects off more heat, which means less need for electrical appliances and cheaper electricity bills. GOOD PAINTING TECHNIQUE: When painting a roof, especially roof tiles, the painting technique used can make all the difference to visual appeal and durability. The best procedure is to give the roof three coats of paint, this consists of one primer coat, which is very important because this allows the Membrane Paint to bind into the roof. If you miss this step, it will significantly half the life of the Membrane Paint. Once the application of the primer is completed, two coats of Membrane Paint should be applied to complete the work.

When cleaning up at the end of a job, make sure to retain some leftover paint for touch-ups if needed and as a paint colour reference. This way if you ever decide to do another roof restoration in the future, colour matching is seamless. Now, with maintenance…This is often where the problem starts. Because people aren’t aware of how important it is to have their roofs regularly maintained. As mentioned earlier, a roof high-pressure clean should be done every 7 to 10 years.