What are the dangers of poor roof ventilation?
When assessing the health of their roofs most homeowners evaluate major things like leaks and shingle damage, but forget other issues like ventilation that can cause severe problems too. Poor…
Lead flashing not so flash
Lead is a dangerous substance. Discuss. Actually, let’s not discuss. Because all the evidence clearly shows that lead is a very, very dangerous product. So why is it still such…
Ventilated Roof Vs. Non-Ventilated Roof
When deciding on a new roof, you may be deliberating between a ventilated or non-ventilated roof. Below, we break down the pros and cons of each roof type to help…
3 amazing tips for checking the health of your roof
You will agree with me that your roof is one of the most important investments in any home. If your roof has issues then everything else in your house will…
Why you need to ventilate your roof
You might think that all a roof needs to do is stop leaks from coming through into the building it protects. However, if you want your roof to stand the…
Clean your gutters and protect your biggest investment
Cleaning your home’s gutter is part of overall home maintenance and helps to protect your home’s roofing system, foundation and landscape from rainwater damage, but when they are ignored, they…
If not mortar & pointing, then what?
Many Australians still secure their roof ridge caps using the established ‘wet’ technique of mortar and pointing. However, this is steadily being phased out. But why exactly should we not…
Why does Europe dry fix their roof ridges? A lesson for Australia.
In Australia, mortar has historically been the most popular way to install tiles and fix roof ridges, however there are a few things that actually make mortar unsuitable for a…
3 common types of roofing damage most homeowners face
Now that you have bought your dream home, it’s important to know that home-owning involves upkeep and repair, particularly when it comes to your roof. Depending on the condition of…
RapidRidge Wins HIA Australian GreenSmart Award
HIA have just announced the winners of the HIA Australian GreenSmart Awards 2018, and we’re proud to say that Evo Building Products has taken out the HIA Australian GreenSmart Product…
