Roofing Guides & Resources - Specifier Australia

Common Roofs and Roofer Projects in Australia

Roofers should be able to give you advice on choosing roofing materials that will work best for the type of weather and climate in your area. For example, some roofers may tell you that a certain metal is better for rainier areas, while another material would be more suitable if it snows a lot. Roofing is important to the maintenance and protection of a home. It can be hard to figure out what type of roofing you need for your individual needs, so we are providing some guides that can help. We have also provided resources below if you want more information on the different types of roofing available in Australia. Be sure to get in touch with a licensed roofing contractor or tradie for more information.

We have a selection of roofing guides and tutorials to choose from here at Specifier. Here are Australia's top five most popular types of roofing: Steel Roofs (or corrugated), Tiled Roofs (pitched or flat), Colorbond Roofs, Asphalt Shingles and Slate roofs. Roofing contractors are licensed to perform installations and to ensure there are minimal leaks and other damages. The best way to find a roofing contractor is by calling around or getting referrals from friends and family members who have had similar jobs done by different companies, as this will give you a better idea of which company has the most experience in their field.

A roofer might offer a range of services, such as installing, repairing, and replacing roofs. A roofer might work on your home's entire exterior, which includes all the walls and the roof. Or they may specialize in a specific area of roofing. Some examples are: installing skylights, repairing leaky roofs, or removing ice dams. Roofers can also repair gutters and downspouts if needed. Roofing contractors and companies have a variety of different types of services that they provide, such as roof inspections, re-roofing, waterproofing/sealing the home for repairs or maintenance purposes, and fixing damage from storms.

Roofers should be able to give you advice on choosing roofing materials that will work best for the type of weather and climate in your area. For example, some roofers may tell you that a certain metal is better for rainier areas, while another material would be more suitable if it snows a lot. Roofing contractors are licensed to perform installations and to ensure there are minimal leaks and other damages. The best way to find a roofing contractor is by calling around or getting referrals from friends and family members who have had similar jobs done by different companies, as this will give you a better idea of which company has the most experience in their field.