Perth Roof Replacement Service

Roof replacement options. In some cases, it’s not always possible, or there would be little benefit in Roof Repairs or Roof Restoration. This could be due to its age or a lousy job done previously. Possibly, some other defect, such as chemical delignification, is too far advanced. Replacing an old tiled roof with a new one will give you peace of mind. Help ensure that your hard-earned dollars are not wasted on Roof Repairs that will result in little benefit.

Our Tile Roof Replacement service guarantees you a first-class, long-term solution. It will save you money for the future and provide your home with a much-needed facelift. Increasing your property’s street appeal, increasing its value.

At the quote stage, our Powerdrive Roofing team member will do a full roof inspection of the internal roof structure.

Unlike most roofing companies, Powerdrive Roofing always has a building inspector on staff. A registered builder is on hand to oversee any work required.

There is no point in having a beautiful new tiled roof if it is going to fail due to poor roof structure. That’s why it is essential to use a company that knows the difference between replacing tiles and a Roof Replacement.

Roof Replacement Procedure

Powerdrive Roofing has replaced roofs all over Perth. The following is a basic scope of work for replacing a roof.

Supply and erect a proper works safety system where required per current work safe legislation.

• Strip all existing roof tiles, ridge capping, battens and any other external extrusions altogether remove all from the site.
• Check and re-set out all rafters in preparation for new Roof Tile Battens. And tile sizes to ensure tiles can be fitted accordingly.
• Supply & fix new roof Sarking/Insulation to the entire roof area in accordance with AS2049 table 3.5.1.1b.
• Next, we Supply and fix new timber battens in line with as1684.2 part 3.4.3 and table spans in as1684.4-2010
• Supply & fix new roofing tiles to the entire roof area following as2049 and as2050. Done in a selected colour and profile in accordance with manufacturers’ recommendations and guidelines.
• Fix new flashings to penetrations and external extrusions where required and or re-dress existing flashings if and where required.
• Supply and fix ridge capping tiles to all hips and mains. Using a flexible pointing solution approved in AS2050-2018 or other selected material. Weep holes should be fitted to all short course or flat through profile tiles.
• Clean up and remove all leftover material and rubble from the site. Leaving the site neat and clean. With the only sign of us being there a new roof that will soon be the talk of the street.

A final works inspection is to be undertaken prior to final payment.

You can rest assured you have a roof that not only looks the part. But protects you and your most significant asset for many years to come. Most of all, when you are investing in a Powerdrive Roofing system, you are investing in a system that works!

What You Need to Be Aware Of

Two main issues need to be considered.

A colorbond roof is a lot lighter than a tiled roof. A tiled roof will weigh, on average, 60kg per square meter. At the same time, a colorbond roof will typically be just a fraction of this weight at around 5kg per square meter.

A local council would likely require planning approval and a building permit. The Building Code of Australia may well have changed since the home was initially built.

The main challenge when converting a structure from a tiled to a colorbond roof is the dramatic weight reduction—this significant change in weight conditions. When coupled with high winds, it can create significant uplift on the roof and, hence, potentially damaging issues.

A colorbond roof that has not been professionally installed. Utilizing the correct tie-downs can be like an umbrella in a high-wind event.

So, the issue now becomes not about holding the roof up. But instead, pinning down the roof in a high wind event. The Building Code of Australia requires the roof frame to be tied down to the house as defined in Australian Standard 1684. This is where Powerdrive Roofing’s building inspectors ensure everything conforms to and exceeds the current Australian standards. On every roof replacement we undertake.

Choosing the Right Company for Your Roof Replacement

When it comes to choosing the right company for your Roof Replacement, it is all about doing your homework.

Powerdrive Roofing has been around for a long time and there is a good reason for that: we take pride in our work, we take care of our customers, we follow and keep up to date with all relevant Australian Standards, we are constantly liaising with registered builders to make sure we are up to date and getting the best information and guidance and all of our staff and contractors know how important each and every customer is to our business, without you the customer there is no Powerdrive so we always go the extra mile to make sure the job exceeds standards and expectations.

Please get in touch with us today, Perth’s Roofing Specialists 

Roof Leaks

Although our first option is always going to be Roof Repairs or maintenance, it is to be expected that building materials will not last forever and eventually, all building materials (even concrete roof tiles) will break down and it becomes more economical to replace the item rather than pay for constant repairs. Our team will give you a range of realistic options after an onsite assessment.

Loss of Water Resistance

The waterproofing qualities of tiles (particularly cement tiles) will break down over time. The tiles will need a Roof Restoration or Roof Replacement; depending on the age and quality of your tile, our team will give you options on-site.

Damaged, Cracked and Broken Tiles

When there are a large number of broken and or cracked tiles that require replacement, many of these tiles have broken water channels due to being sheeted in too tightly when installed initially and general movement in the roof frame over the years; when this happens, it can be impossible to get all broken tiles and therefore impossible to give a warranty on any Roof Repairs undertaken.

Why Metal Over Tiles?
There can be a couple of main reasons:

Aesthetic Reasons
Some people choose to change their tiled roofs purely for aesthetic reasons because they prefer the look of colorbond roofs over clay or concrete tiles.

Price
In general, changing to a colorbond Roof Replacement was cheaper than tile-to-tile Roof Replacement on a residential property. However, due to its popularity, the cost has skyrocketed.

Roof Replacement Tile to Tin

Converting an old tiled roof cover to a new colorbond roof cover (for example, a Colorbond roof) is quite common throughout Perth, WA. There is the right way and the wrong way to undertake this conversion and Powerdrive Roofing knows this all too well. The wrong way can cause problems with the structural integrity of the building, not only rendering it dangerous but also creating challenges for homeowners when attempting to sell their property down the track.

So Why Change from Tiles To colorbond?

People have a variety of reasons as to why they decide to change from tiles to steel or tin.

Spalling Tiles
Tiles, especially clay, will not last forever. Eventually, the tiles will break down and lose their core attributes.

Chemical Delignification
Spalling of tiles and chemical delignification generally go hand in hand.

Although Powerdrive Roofing is Australia’s only proven Chemical Delignification Treatment Specialist, sometimes our customers choose the option of a New Roof instead. Other times, the Delignification is too far advanced even for the experts and a New Roof is recommended.