Roof Restoration for Adelaide Home Owners
Roof Restoration, Adelaide homeowners have found, can be a great way to breathe new life into a worn out roof. However, it’s not always a suitable process since some roofs are beyond restoration and it would merely be an added cost that might delay the necessary replacement for a few months or years. Read on to find out how roof restoration works and whether or not your roof is a good candidate for the process.
Understanding How Roof Restoration Works
In Adelaide, Roof Restoration is simply a fancy way of saying roof repair. It’s a process whereby an existing roof is upgraded and rejuvenated, so you don’t have to replace it. While a wide range of roof types can be restored, it’s a process that is mainly used for roofs made from concrete tiles, terra cotta tiles, Colorbond® or galv metal roofing. The restoration process consists of a number of steps and can include;
- Pressure cleaning the roof surfaces and cleaning the gutters of debris.
- Replacing roof tiles or roof sheets.
- Rebedding and flexible pointing of ridgecapping.
- Waterproofing systems and repairs for metal roofs.
- Fungicidal wash to reduce moss re-growth.
- Sealing and coating with Acrylic coatings OR Energy Star Heat Reflective Roof Paint.
Restoring your roof as well as applying a colour coating system will not only improve its appearance but it will also extend the life of your roof significantly.
Roof Restoration for Adelaide Homes: Is It a Good Option for Me?
The fact is sometimes roof restoration is a good way to give new life to a roof where general condition has deteriorated with age. However, it is not always appropriate because sometimes it will be like applying a plaster to a gash that needs stitches. In other words, you might cover up the problem for a short time, but it will only be a temporary solution if larger issues are involved. In the case of a leaking roof or if your roof has become highly porous or has faulty tiles, deteriorated mortar, or if your home has rusted metal roofing sheets, the restoration process will only go so far. In fact, if your roof is really old and has been severely eroded, you are better off with a complete roof replacement because re-coating it will look nice, but may not last as long as expected.
In some situations, roof restoration isn’t enough, such as if;
- Your terracotta roof tiles exhibit serious pitting or fretting and, especially if it seems to be allowing water to enter the roof, or dropping bits of tile into the roof cavity. Fretting terra cotta tiles are an unfortunate problem and are generally remedied by re-roofing either with tiles or more cost effectively with a Colorbond® roof.
- It is made from any type of roofing material that is beyond its useful life.
- Your roof is manufactured from metal sheets that are seriously rusted, which would involve highly extensive repairs to stop it from leaking.
- The structure of the roof has deteriorated to the point where it is no longer sound.
- The restoration process is unlikely to extend the life of your roof for more than five years.
- If it’s more expensive to fix than to replace it.
In all of the above situations, Adelaide homeowners have discovered that a roof replacement is a much better option as it’s more economical over the long term.
Roof Restoration in Adelaide: Is It Worthwhile?
If your roof is in a condition where restoration is viable, then it’s definitely worth going ahead with the process. Depending on the age of your roof, restoration can extend the life of your roof by as much as 30 – 50 years and add significantly to its value. Just remember that when you look around and see homes with roofs that look absolutely new, it might actually be a home that has undergone a roof restoration. Adelaide homeowners have discovered that the process is well worth the hassle and simply consider it a necessary home renovation to protect their most valued asset, so you should definitely consider it too.
Roof SA Performs Quality Roof Restoration for Adelaide Homes
Roof SA is fully committed to ensuring complete and total customer satisfaction, which is why our team always goes above and beyond to make sure you are pleased with your roof restoration. Adelaide homeowners that have dealt with us can attest to the fact that we always deliver top quality work. Instead of delaying the process, which could lead to further damage to your property, give us a call today and we can advise you on the best course of action for your roof. Using Heat Reflective Coatings ensure that future energy costs are reduced as a by product of the restoration process and is always recommended to homeowners considering Roof Restoration of tiled or metal roofs. It costs little more and helps turn a cost into an investment.
