Roof

A complete guide to roofing, including information on how to choose tiles, metals and other materials, types of roofs, and roof repairs and restoration.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Roof load bearing capacity

Load bearing capacity is another crucial consideration for roofs. It determines what sort of roofing materials can be used, and whether things like solar...

Roof colour and materials

Darker colours absorb heat - and some materials collect and store warmth while others reflect and dissipate it. Find out how to choose the...

Swarf and corrosion

Small things often make a huge difference. How metal roofing is cut, and what's done with the small offcuts can easily cause massive damage...

Roof ventilation

The ceiling cavity of a house has a huge impact on the climate inside a home. Find out what role roof ventilation plays, how...