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C & L Coghlan Roofing is one of the leading re-roofing specialists in Melbourne. Over our years in the industry, we have replaced, tiled and slated hundreds of homes throughout the suburbs of Melbourne.
There are many reasons why you should consider re-roofing your Melbourne home. It may be that your roof is old or outdated and you want to update the look of it to a more fashionable style or change the colour. It could be that you are having an extension or renovation and a part of the roof needs to be restored or extended. Alternatively, your roof may have deteriorated to a point where it cannot be simply repaired by a roof restoration. These problems include if the roof is no longer weather proof, is rusty, is unstable or unsafe. Whatever the problem is, our team of experts will provide a solution for you.
When we commence your re-roofing project in Melbourne we complete one section of your roof at a time. This ensures that your home is never fully exposed to the elements and eliminates the need for roofing tarps.
After we have gained all the necessary details from our visit to your site we will provide you with a written quotation. Our quotations include removing the existing tiles from your roof and re-laying your new tile selection. We can also assist you with your new tile selection with sample tiles or providing addresses for the roof tiles you are considering. Once you have accepted our quotation, we will provide you with an estimated* date for when we will be able to start your job.
If you are interested in re-roofing your Melbourne home contact us on 03 9872 6740 for a free, no obligation quote.
Download our brochure to find out more about re-roofing.
CSIRO Division of Building Construction and Engineering have stated that concrete tiles do not become porous with age. All concrete tiles absorb a small amount of water however that in no way compromises the integrity of the roof. Roof restoration through painting of your concrete roof tiles should be done to improve the appearance of your roof only it will not increase the lifespan of your roof tiles. Terra cotta roof tiles should never be painted.
In the past in Victoria the valleys on roofs were bedded and pointed where the roof tiles met the valley irons. This practice stopped in the 1990’s as it was determined by the industry that the cement in the valleys can crack easily with the expansion and contraction of the valley irons. Once the cement falls out of place in the valleys it can block the water flow and cause water ingress into the ceiling. Thus the current standard is that the valleys are left dry.
In past eras terra cotta roof tiles could become salt affected if installed near the sea. This is no longer a concern as current technology used to produce terra cotta roof tiles means that modern tiles are not affected in any way by exposure to salt air. Monier terra cotta roof tiles have a 50 year performance and colour guarantee.
Moss and lichen does not eat into roof tiles or damage your roof in any way. Some homeowners do not like the look of the lichen on their roof and choose to get their roof cleaned. This is easily done using a high pressure water cleaning system.
You should get your roof checked at least once a year, especially coming into winter as the climate provides us with a lot of wind and rain.
There are three main benefits which can be gained by installing sisalation paper to your new roof.
> Sisalation paper can add up to an extra R1 insulation benefit.
> It adds and extra layer of waterproofing in the event that there is damage to your roof and a roof tile had been broken.
> Sisalation paper will assist in keeping dust and debris out of your ceiling space. Helpful if you plan on using this space for storage.
Overall a great product which will give you a premium roof.
A major source of a home’s heat gain or loss is through the roof, which in turn places a huge load on energy requirements for cooling and heating. The density of roof tiles combined with the use of effective insulation, ventilation and solar passive design principles creates a more effective barrier against the climate.
Depending on the material and method used it is acceptable to re-spray concrete roof tiles to enhance the colour. However, it must be understood that this will not enhance performance and if the roof is old, you could be much better off re-tiling. Never re-spray terracotta tiles, as the colour coat applied will peel away from the glazed surface over time.