Are Those Rainhead Holes Important? The holes you see on a rainhead are there to allow any excess rainwater (in a heavy downpour or if a downpipe becomes blocked) to overflow out of the front of the rainhead rather than backflow into the building. The holes themselves can be any shape or combination of sizes … Read more
Roofing Projects With Permits Melbourne Some projects seem like they’re straightforward but some require Council and No Go Zone Permits, particularly inner city projects and shopfronts. This project in Carlton required both but it was especially important for us to have a No Go Zone Permit from Citipower as the powerlines were within a metre … Read more
Box Gutter Design Compliance Box gutters are an essential part of the roof drainage system. They are simply described on the VBA’s Box Gutter Design Fact Sheet as “a graded channel, generally of a rectangular shape, for the conveyance of rainwater within the building footprint, including adjacent to a wall or parapet”. Box gutter design … Read more
Want to replace a shopfront verandah metal roof in Melbourne? Read on to discover what is required when you replace a shopfront verandah metal roof in Melbourne and see how Roofrite can make it easy for you by doing all the “behind the scenes legwork” to make your project Council and Worksafe compliant. The actual … Read more
Are you looking at a metal roof replacement? These 17 questions will help you get the most out of the experience. We want you to not only have a new roof, but for the process be as smooth as possible. Project Specific Questions to ask if you’re getting a metal roof replacement quote If budget … Read more