Roof Replacement
Roof Replacement
There are some occasions in which a roof is beyond the help of a repair due to its age or some major defects that it’s endured over the years and an attempt to restore it would only lead to more irreparable damage. In cases such as that, it is best to completely replace the roof. This can be done by the same team assigned in Roofing Northern Beaches’ roof restoration service.
Roof replacement, or re-roofing, can give you the opportunity to either refresh your roof with a new lease of life or give it a completely new look using a different material or a different look overall like replacing the terracotta tiles and cement with a glass roof and ceiling.
The first thing we do is inspect the roof itself. Even if we know that the entire roof needs replacing it’s important to know which area is more susceptible to collapse, especially if there was a big storm from the day or night before. Once we’ve located the weakened areas, we can begin removing the existing roof coverings like battens, sarken, tiles, cement, or whatever material was originally used. If your roof consists of asbestos then we can bring in a separate team of accredited contractors. Removing and disposing of this kind of material is hazardous.
Roofing Northern Beaches can provide supplies such as cement tile, some fresh new terracotta, or heavy-duty sarking, this can provide extra security in the case of another heavy storm and add to the beauty of the roof. We also have the option of shipping in materials at the suggestion of our customers, an example would be colourbond.
While undergoing re-roofing, one customer suggested the colourbond material. This proved to not just provide strength and security, but it has also been reputed to being energy smart and durable. What appealed this material the most was the flexibility of the design.
A few of the questions frequently raised in domestic properties for this kind of service include “Do we have to vacate our premises while the roof is being replaced?”, “Are the employees of Roofing Northern Beaches?”, and “Do I need to have the council approve of my roof replacement?”
Rest assured, there is no need to move to a hotel or anything of the sort unless you want to. We usually plan out the working hours with our clients to make sure that we don’t arrive too early or disrupt their rest after a long day of work.
Roofing Northern Beaches’ employees and contractors are fully insured, including those in probation. Because of our tradesmen’s experience, they can work flawlessly with zero risks.
As for the approval of the council, it is not needed unless there has been a structural change to the building. One is usually needed when making internal modifications or areas that require lower floor conversions such as decks, sheds, or carports.
The time it takes to replace a roof will depend on several factors. The first would be of course the size of the roof. The second factor is the type of roofing material that was originally used. A third factor is a method used in replacing the roof. Asphalt shingles can be replaced by either re-roofing or tearing off. Re-roofing by simply installing new shingles over the damaged areas.
Asphalt shingles and flat roofs can be completed in a day or two. Wood shakes and steel shites take three to four days on average. A concrete tile roof can take as long as a week. To get the work done quicker, we typically send in a crew of five people.
