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Guide to choosing a right roofing contractor

A roof is one of the biggest investment that a homeowner makes in their lifetime. Arguably the easiest way to evaluate the quality of a roofing contractor’s work is to look at his past jobs.

1. First check for roofing licenses issued by Fair Trading in NSW.
2. A roofing contractor should ...

Why choose cast iron material?

Many of the heritage building across NSW you see will still be maintaining their original rainwater solutions after thorough periodic maintenance.

1. Longevity:

• Correctly installed and maintained Premier Rainwater systems can last in excess of 100 years....

Heritage Roof Chimney Flashing

Chimneys are notorious for leaking and often culprit is metal sheet flashings. Flashings for chimney consist of 4 main sections

• Front apron
• Side flashings
• Box gutter
• Cover flashing

Lead flashings  on residential and commercial ...

Belmont Park Mansion House, Australia

Quick facts

Midland Lead supplied 14 tonnes of lead sheet which was used in the roof area of this magnificent building. The work was carried out by Architectural Leadwork, a specialist in heritage restorations who installed 40kg code 8 lead sheet in batten roll design with m...

Metal Roofing: The Ancient Option That is Still High Tech

Metal is one of the oldest and most versatile of roofing materials, and it’s been used around the globe for thousands of years. Cathedrals, castles and temples have been clad in copper, slate and lead by ancient civilisations, and more recently, by renowned contemporary architects including Renzo Piano. Des...