Your poor old roof doesn’t have it easy. Punishing heat, torrential rain, cyclonic winds… it’s all just another day’s work for your roof in the Sydney Basin area! After a while, your roof might be in need of some Long Service Leave: time to rejuvenate and strengthen up so that they can fight the elements for the years to come. By this, we’re talking about a roof restoration.
So, how do you know when a roof needs restoring? Here’s what the roof restoration experts at Stywill Texture Coating have to say:
Signs to restore your concrete tile roof
Concrete roofs are well-loved in Australia. Concrete is such a strong and reliable, yet affordable and accessible material, there’s no wonder why it’s so popular. With the proper maintenance and care, concrete roof tiles can last upwards of 50 years. Here are some signs of when you should restore a concrete tile roof:
- Dried out, brittle underlayment
- Water stains on ceiling or eaves, indicating leaking
- High number of cracked and broken tiles
Signs to restore your terracotta tile roof
For homes with a distinctly European touch, terracotta tiles are one of the best. Slightly more expensive than concrete, clay tiles are well worth the investment; they’re super durable and have an average lifespan of around 70 years. They’re also an incredibly good-looking material with their rich red colour. In terms of when to restore your terracotta roof, the signs are very similar to concrete roofs:
- Dried out, brittle underlayment
- Water stains on ceiling or eaves, indicating leaking
- High number of cracked and broken tiles
Signs to restore your slate roof
If you’re fortunate enough to have a slate tile roof, you probably won’t have to restore it for a while. It’s a natural stone, and it’s perfect for the harsh weather conditions here in Australia. Its durability also means that it will require little maintenance in the long run. Slate roof tiles are able to last 100 years or more. That being said, there are some signs that your slate roof needs a restoration:
- Flaking of your tiles which indicates extreme weathering
- Delamination, in which layers of your slate tiles seem to be peeling off
- Dried out, brittle underlayment
- A number of sliding or displaced slate tiles
Who to call for roof restorations in the Sydney Basin area
A roof restoration isn’t a small-scale job and it can’t be done by any regular handyman. Always choose a dedicated and experienced roofing professional like the team at Stywill Texture Coating for roof restorations. STC have been restoring Sydney roofs since the 1990s, having given years of more life to countless roofs across the city. Not only are they experts in residential and commercial roofs, but are specialists in civil infrastructure too. Their diverse experience in the texture coating industry has led them to find the winning formula for roof restorations. Call STC for an inspection and quote today.
