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Why metal roofs leak less than tile roofs
Posted on February 19 , 2020
by Vantage Point Roofing
While we're all certainly grateful that we're finally seeing some decent rain this summer, there is no denying that it's causing troubles for homeowner's across South East Queensland with leaky roofs! We've been inundated with calls the last few weeks, ranging from reports of small drips to whole ceilings caving in! During this time we've noticed a pretty interesting statistic; 90% of calls requesting urgent repairs to leaks have come from homeowners with tiled roofs. Read on to learn some of the reasons that metal roofs outperform tile roofs in the rain. ...Continue Reading
LIMITED OFFER - 50 % OFF Gutter Guard!
Posted on November 03 , 2019
by Vantage Point Roofing
NB: This offer has expired For a limited time only, Vantage Point Roofing is offering 50% off Blue Mountain Mesh gutter guard to all customers who book in their full combined roof and gutter replacement jobs to commence in November! ...Continue Reading
MAINTENANCE HOW TO: Unclog a Downpipe
Posted on October 02 , 2019
by Vantage Point Roofing
Are your gutters overflowing? You might have a blocked down pipe! This is a pretty common occurrence for most of us, especially those of us who like a leafy outlook! Read on for a few helpful tips on how to get water flowing off your roof and into your storm water drainage before the next storm hits! ...Continue Reading
Short Sheets – A Heritage Roofing Look
Posted on September 18 , 2019
by Vantage Point Roofing
Have you ever have noticed on some metal roofs that several short sheets have been installed to cover the length of the roof from top to bottom? Why have they been installed this way and why don’t most new roofs utilise the same methods? ...Continue Reading
Bluescope vs Imports: Why you should ‘Make Sure It’s Genuine’
Posted on September 04 , 2019
by Vantage Point Roofing
If you have a quick scroll through the Bluescope and COLORBOND® websites you’ll likely come across their ‘Make Sure It’s Genuine’ campaign about how to spot the difference between a Bluescope product and their inferior imported counterparts. At Vantage Point Roofing we know our name is on the line, so we make sure that Bluescope's name is on the steel! We only supply and install genuine Bluescope Steel roofing products – to be fair, most reputable roofing companies in Australia do. But why would we want you to know this? And are all imports actually inferior? Read on to find the answers to these questions! ...Continue Reading
Return on Investment: How a Metal Roof Can Pay You Back!...
Posted on August 21 , 2019
by Vantage Point Roofing
Your home is likely to be your largest investment and one of the most important things protecting it is your roof! For most of us, buying a home or renovating comes with lots of careful research and decision-making, as the investment not only costs us financially but in time, energy and stress too. ...Continue Reading
11 MORE Common Roofing Terms - EXPLAINED!
Posted on August 07 , 2019
by Vantage Point Roofing
Have you ever gotten a quote, or had a chat to a contractor, and found it difficult to understand exactly what they were talking about? A good roofing company will take you through your quote and make sure everyone is on the same page before proceeding, but preparing yourself with an understanding of some common roofing terms will make the process easier and less daunting! ...Continue Reading
11 Common Roofing Terms - EXPLAINED!
Posted on July 24 , 2019
by Vantage Point Roofing
Have you ever gotten a quote, or had a chat to a contractor, and found it difficult to understand exactly what they were talking about? A good roofing company will take you through your metal roof replacement quote and make sure everyone is on the same page before proceeding, but preparing yourself with an understanding of some common roofing terms will make the process easier and less daunting! ...Continue Reading
Metal roofing reduces heat and harnesses energy from the sun
Posted on July 04 , 2019
by Vantage Point Roofing
Metal roofs are commonplace in Australia for a number of reasons, not least being that they are known to be able to reduce your cooling bill, as well as provide the perfect canvas to harness solar energy. ...Continue Reading
Benefits of Skylights - A round up of the facts + BONUS case study!
Posted on May 29 , 2019
by Vantage Point Roofing
Hi my name is Hailey! I’ve been working at Vantage Point Roofing for six years now (I love it!)(edit: now seven!!), and recently my parents asked me for some advice on getting one of the most common metal roof accessories - a skylight - installed in my old family home. The kitchen was dark and, to combat that, they always had to have the lights on, which irked them somewhat as they live in an otherwise reasonably energy efficient home. One of their main concerns however, was the potential increase in temperature once the reflective barrier of their metal roof had been broken and permitted solar light and heat directly into the space. ...Continue Reading