Roof Restoration ‘To paint or not to paint’

There are so many ways on how to maintain or restore your roof. We have written articles upon articles to help our valuable customers understand how to prevent sudden roof disintegration, how to clean their roof safely, how to avoid leaking roof and how to fix them if one occurs.

However whether it is leaks, long overdue maintenance, or quick fixes at Rite Price Roofing, we deal with a lot roofing issues and we are proud as an iconic South Australian trusted business to say that being in the roofing business for decades has given us strong knowledge on how to handle these things effectively.

Although we get asked so many questions regarding roof issues, the one question we get asked regularly is does our roof really need painting. This is a very difficult question to give a precise answer to but the good news is that it can be looked at from a few different angles.

1. Roofing restoration appearance

In life general, we all do what we do for a reason. Same thing apply to restoring our roof, and most of the times lots of homeowners restores they roof just so it can look cleaner and more attractive for the view. The importance of the roof we have over our head cannot really be accurately measured. Having a good roof however will prevent our electrical properties and home appliances to stay safe during the raining season. When you have a bad leaky roof, you don’t only put your home appliances at risk, you put your life and your family’s at risk as well. Also one of the first things your guest sees when entering your property is your roof. So why not put as much care into that as you would the painting on your weatherboards or the picket fence?

It is not unlikely that sometimes it happens that after the purchase a home we may end up disliking the current color scheme of the house. Changing the color of the outside of the house can dramatically contrast the roof color. Thus, it is often necessary to change the roofing color as well, and as a disclaimer, this is a personal preference.

2. Restoring your roof for selling purpose

There are often so many reasons why we build or purchase house, someone might build a house just to keep their family together under one roof, another may build or purchase for an investment purpose, if your reason for building or purchasing your home is for investment purpose, painting the roof can add countless value. It gives the buyer a sense that the home has been well looked after. If the roof looks good, then everything under it must be in good condition as well. Due to the amount of trust we have earned over the past decades, many real estate agents and interior designer employ our services to paint a roof before it goes to sale. Sometimes painting a roof halfway through a sale campaign can be effective to get a bit more response if required.

3. Benefit of roof restoration

There has been much debate and will always be much debate on whether there are structural benefits’ to painting a roof tile. From our experience, a correctly prepared and painted roof tile will be strengthened. It is obvious that the better the surface of a porous object, the better condition it will be kept in. It is important to note however that painting an extremely porous roof tile or coating a metal roof with extreme rust is not going to make that surface watertight and fix all the problems. There are products available that may prolong water ingress or stop it temporally. Typically, these roofs or roofing materials need to be replaced, if you want more information on this topic, give rite price roofing a call today and one of our experience professionals will enlighten you on the same.

A metal roof can often be restored and this is a vital aspect of roof maintenance. Unlike a tiled roof, a metal roof can have the damage repaired (unless too corroded) and then surface treated with rust killed and neutralised followed by a re-coating to a preferred color. This can be a complex task to accomplish but with our roofing team, we get it done without breaking a sweat.

There are many reasons to paint and restore a roof and often the choice will come down to budget. Don’t be put off by comments out there that painting a roof has no benefits other than aesthetics because it just isn’t true. If painting a roof is something you have decided on getting done, the next step is finding a reputable company to do the job. The last thing you want is to try and save money by finding a local with no experience or skill or a fly by nighter advertising on power poles ect.

Often these types of jobs will cost the customers a lot more money shortly down the track when all the materials start wearing off. They won’t be able to call these companies as they change their details regularly and will need to engage a reputable roofing to rectify the works. Best to safe and go with a dependable company from the start.

If you live in South Australia and have your own house, perhaps it is considered as one of your biggest investments. In order to protect its value, you will need to do some roof restorations and roof repairs on a regular basis. In order to make this possible, it is highly essential to find the best roof repair companies South Australia has to offer. As there are lots of roof repairs companies operating in South Australia, it is somewhat difficult to find the best one that will provide your needs and requirements. If you have enjoyed this article up until now, we suggest that we read on in order for you to find the best roofing Restoration Company in Adelaide or the entire South Australia.

What do you want done on your Roof!

Before you look for roof repairs in South Australia, it is imperative to determine what type of roofing job you will need. This is important because it will be your guide to finding the best possible roofing repair provider. Be sure to find the right roofing professionals that are proficient in the kind of roofing work you require. Selecting the right people that will do the job is significantly essential to assure that the roof repair; roof replacement, rebuilding and roof restoration is met.

Type of Material

Since there are various South Australian roof repair companies using different materials, it would be smart to select a roofing repair expert that is knowledgeable on the type of roofing you have. Whether it is metal, Colorbond, slate and tile, roof tiles, etc. If you know the type of roofing materials you have, it gives you the highest chance of finding the best roof repairs Melbourne provider.

Portfolio of Roofing Provider

Another helpful way on how to choose the best roof repair company in South Australia is by determining the portfolio or review from previous customers. As you know this is considered as one of the best means on how you can find the one that is suitable for your needs and requirements.

Referral Program

Asking your friend or neighbor is also an ideal way for you to find the ideal South Australia roof Repair Company. This is considered as an essential means for you to look for the best roof repair provider.

At Rite Price Roofing, our valuable customers are our number one priority; you are the reason why we do what we do the way we do it. Keeping our customers happy is how we derive happiness; if you want the best services in South Australia, contact us immediately at Rite Price Roofing. Call 08-83435988