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Why does my roof only leak in heavy rain?
A roof that stays dry in light rain and leaks in a downpour usually has a capacity or drainage fault rather than a hole. Gutters and valleys that cannot carry the volume push water back up under the roof edge, and wind-driven rain forces it past flashings that shed vertical water perfectly well.
Read the full answerHow long does a Colorbond roof last in a coastal suburb?
Near the coast, a metal roof's life is set by distance from breaking surf and by maintenance rather than by age alone. Salt deposits attack fasteners, cut edges and gutters before the sheets themselves, and roofs that are regularly rinsed by rain or washing last substantially longer than sheltered ones that are not.
Read the full answerWhat should a strata roof maintenance schedule include?
A workable strata roof schedule has three layers: gutter and drainage clearing before each storm season, a documented visual roof inspection annually, and a condition report with photographs every few years to inform the capital works fund. The documentation matters as much as the work, because it is what justifies spending to owners.
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