Above-Sheathing Ventilation Is The Next Big Thing
In extreme climates like those we experience in Australia, every aspect of the design of a roof affects its behaviour and performance. Unfortunately, the local building industry is behind the…
Grow Your Roofing Business With RapidRidge
In Australia, builders and roofers have used wet ridges for as long as any of us can remember. However, that doesn’t mean they are the best option for tradies, especially…
3 ways to improve your NatHERS star rating
The Nationwide House Energy Rating Scheme (NatHERS) rates the energy efficiency of Australian homes with a star rating out of ten. Here are a few simple things you can do…
The ventilation benefits of a dry fixed roofing system
Traditionally, in roofing, ridge tiles have been affixed to roofs using cement mortar. This method, however, encounters some issues regarding durability because of its lack of ventilation, requiring regular maintenance…
Why you should be dry fixing your roof
For some time now, mortar has been used to fix ridges, verges and valleys in roofs, but this older method of roofing has become dated and unreliable. Dry fix roofing…
Want an eco-friendly home? You need to know about BASIX and NABERS
Being kind to the environment is one of the biggest concerns many people have nowadays, including homeowners and developers. So, just how can we assess how eco-friendly a home is?…
Can I convert my roof to a dry ridge?
Mortar and pointing has been used in the construction industry as a traditional method for installing ridge tiles since construction began. As mortar ages over time, cracks begin to appear…
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…
2019 Australian Roofing Survey Report
Evo Building Products conducted the first annual Australian Roofing Survey in the last quarter of 2019. The mission was to find out how smart, innovative and future-ready Australia’s roofing solutions…