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Structure

Many elements of structure make up the home, including doors, floors, walls, roofs, foundations and windows. This handy guide helps explain all these elements and more.

Roof cladding

Roof cladding refers to the materials used on the surface of the roof (like tiles or steel sheeting). As well as determining how the...

Roof flashing

Roof flashing refers to metal sheeting (or sheeting of another material) which is used to prevent water from seeping into joints and holes in...

Guttering

Guttering is an important part of most roofs. Find out how it's installed, and how it works to collect and channel rainwater from a...

Eaves

Eaves are the lower parts of the roof that project out beyond a house's walls. While not always built into modern houses, they provide...

Roofing parts and elements

Parts of roofs include framing elements, flashing, eaves, guttering, penetrations and cladding, among others. Find out what these elements are, and what role they...

Emergency roof repairs

A failing roof needn't be the end of a home. Roof restoration or repair can bring new life to most houses. Find out more...

How to reshingle a roof

From time to time, a shingle roof will need to be re-laid. Find out what's involved, and who should do this work.   Having your roof...

How to reseal a roof

Getting your roof sealed has many advantages - the first and most obvious of which is that it effectively becomes completely waterproof. Learn...
Energy efficient roofs

Energy efficient roofs

The roof you put on your home plays a very big part in your home's overall efficiency and ability to control heat. Learn more...

Eaves and shading

Having your eaves positioned properly will provide shade from harsh sun in summer, and at the same time allow precious sunlight in to warm...
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