Sheep’s Wool Insulation

CREDIT: TELEGRAPH www.telegraph.co.uk Why you might see red when going green… Sheep wool insulation certainly has some attractive benefits: at first thought it appears to be a sustainable option it’s a natural product allergy friendly (less likely to cause breathing difficulties or skin irritations) But, what is not widely known is that it requires extensive … Read more

5 Ways Solar can Harm Your Roof

5 Questions to Ask to Avoid Damage to your Roof from Solar Panels and Solar Strips Thinking of getting solar electricity or solar pool strip heating on your roof? Here’s five questions to ask at the quoting stage that may save you money down the track. 1. What condition is my roof in? It might seem … Read more

Commercial Roof Repairs – Common Causes of Leaks

Commercial Roof Repairs Commercial buildings leak for a variety of reasons. Roofrite has established over many years of commercial roof repairs that there is a range of “typical” causes of water ingress. Common Causes of Leaks Penetrations Perhaps the most common cause of commercial roof repairs is water ingress through penetrations. Roof penetrations can take the … Read more

Leaking Box Gutters – Repairs & Replacements

Leaking box gutters are one of the most common causes of roof leaks we address. This applies in particular to commercial properties, and less often to residential properties. Why Box Gutters Leak Box gutters leak for a variety of reasons. We’ve addressed some of the more common below. Leaking box gutters caused by not enough fall Often, box gutters leak because of … Read more

Insulation Installation – It’s a wrap

Insulation for today’s homes Insulating the home is no longer treated as an afterthought. When designing or renovating a dwelling it is now widely acknowledged, including by the Australian government, (www.yourhome.gov.au/passive-design/insulation) that insulation acts as a barrier to heat flow and is essential for keeping your home warm in winter and cool in summer. The … Read more

Introducing Bluescope’s Colorbond Metallic Steel

Colorbond steel has a myriad of uses: roofing, guttering, fencing, sheds, walling. It’s used with great versatility in traditional to contemporary to ultra modern situations. One of the latest products added to Bluescope’s product range is Colorbond Metallic Steel. A new paint type and production method has enabled the placement of mica particles in the … Read more

Leafguard – Roofrite shares its product knowledge with you

Leafguard – A life without leaves… Thinking of installing leafguard?  Not sure whether to bother at all or are you just putting off doing it because deciding which one to go with is a bit overwhelming? Certainly there are a myriad of products available – off the shelf and from the internet. First of all, let … Read more