Everything Homeowners Need to Know About Re-Roofing: The Complete Guide
A roof replacement is often necessary due to factors such as deterioration, damage, or age of the current roof. The replacement process typically involves several steps, including inspection, material selection, and installation.
Stage One: Inspection
A thorough assessment is conducted to identify the condition of the current roof. This helps determine whether a complete replacement is needed or if repairs could suffice.
Roof deterioration can manifest in various ways. Here are some key signs to watch for:
Water Stains: Look for discoloration on ceilings or walls, which may indicate leaks stemming from the roof.
Whethered Roofing Material: rusty roofing iron
Clogged or Damaged Gutters: If gutters are consistently overflowing or are badly damaged, it may affect the roof's drainage and lead to deterioration.
Flashing Issues: Check around chimneys and vents for damaged or missing flashing, which can lead to leaks.
Pest Infestation: Signs of pests, such as rodents or insects, may indicate that your roof has been compromised.
Stage Two: Material Selection
Clients choose from various roofing materials, such a longrun coloursteel, metal tiles, or eurotray- based on budget, aesthetic preferences, and durability requirements. Once a material is selected (the fun begins) and a colour from the New Zealand Coloursteel Range can been selected.
Stage Three: Installation
Once materials have been delivered to site, and all required health and safety measures have been installed (line sleeeving, scaffolding etc), the roofing work can commence.
The old roofing material is removed, and the new roof is installed following current New Zealand Licensed Building Practioner (LBP) Regulations. This may involve repairing or replacing underlying structures to ensure proper weather resistance nd correct waterflow off the roof.
This can also be a great opportunity to install insulation, new lighting, run cables or even a skylight or sun tunnel.
