Southern Cross Roofing News

Being a Sydney roofing company we understand the weather conditions around the area. The wet weather has been a real problem in recent weeks for home owners in Sydney and it is now, that people have realised that they need a new roof or urgent roof repairs.

As Southern Cross Roofing are Sydney Roofing specialists they have been inundated with calls from worried residents in regards to these problems. Re Roofs are another huge demand, however, can be extremely tricky to carry out this time of year in regards to our roofers safety due to the threat of rain storms.

Does your roof look like this???

Well if it does it may be an idea to give us a call.

A poor Sydney couple ignored minor leaks in their roof and didn't action the small roof repairs that were needed.

They ended up with losing their whole ceiling of their house due to the water damage built up over various weeks of rainstorms and bad weather.

Don't become one of those statistics and pay for more work in the end including a new roof when only minor roof repairs are needed.

Call Southern Cross Roofing now on 9477 7961 for a free quote.

Don't end up with a roof looking like this.

Recently a CSR Conference was held at the Mean Fildders Greenway Room in Rouse Hill, for all CSR Roofing Specialists, being a Sydney Roofing Company, Southern Cross Roofing were invited to attend.

Many CSR employees were key speakers at the conference including Brian Doherty. Brian spoke about the down turn in the market and the likely predictions for the future which he enhanced by providing graphs.

Brians discussions were based around all things that relate to and effect the CSR Specialists, such as, New Roofs, Re Roofs, extensions and briefly touching on roof repairs.

Linda Kosl then delivered information on marketing and how best to promote the CSR Roofing Specialist. Suggestions included promoting on social networking sites such as twitter, Tv advertising on The Lifestyle channel on foxtel and general information on updating websites.

Work Safety representatives also made an appearance to reiterate on the importance of safety clothing, including roofing harnesses, correct safety shoes and eye protection.

A HIA representative continued on this track by talking about the new 'Working at safe heights code'. He informed us that all states will soon be in harminisation by coming together and using the same 'Working at safe heights code'.

Mark Webster the director of Southern Cross Roofing was then asked to speak about his new venture into the roofing supplies business. Mark has recently opened a new business called Sydney Roof and Building Supplies and provided information on the products available. He started by explaining that Sydney Roof and Building Supplies is a one stop shop in Mount Kuring-Gai that offers a full roofing product range from small but crucial tools like trowels and tape measures all the way to bedding racks and elevators. He explained that a free delivery service is available to your contractors or yourself straight to site.

Mark focused on 3 main things during the evening:

The first was the new 'Fusion' Nail gun and its capabilities touching briefly on the peg out guide that accompanies it.

The next was roofing clips and the speculation over the pointing code in recent weeks following the cyclone up in Queensland. Mark provided a clip board to highlight the expanse of clips available from Sydney Roof and Building Supplies including not only Fixing Caps, Starter clips and short course clips but a wide variety of head lap clips. 

The Acry Flash lead range that is available was the last thing Mark concentrated on, giving a detailed description of what Acry Flash is and the many benefits Mark sees in using this flashing product. He explained that not only is it water tank friendly but it offers a more durable alternative to other flashing products and more importantly being the same cost as lead.

As Southern Cross Roofing are New-Roof, Re-roof, roof extension and roof repairs specialists, we were recently one of very few roofing specialist companies to be invited along to to the exclusive CSR specialist conventions.

The convention was held in Port Stephens and was providing roofing companies with relevant information to the roofing industry. New roof tile products and colour products were highlighted. The CSR representatives discussed changes in the work code and the direction that not only CSR are heading in, but the direction that they want their specialists to head in. We were taught how to make the most of CSR and given information on how to update promotions and websites.

Southern Cross Roofing were invited along exclusively as we were promoting the Nullaboor tile. CSR were aware that Mark Webster, the director of Southern Cross Roofing, had used this tile on his own property and wanted to highlight the reason for him choosing this product. As roofing specialsits and property owner Mark choose the Nullaboor tile because of its quality.

CSR Roofing is one of Australia’s most experienced roof tile manafacturers with an extensive history of supplying roof tiles to the Sydney area. CSR products are backed by a 50 Year product and performance guarantee.

CSR roof tiles are used by roofers performing roof repairs or fitting new roofs on  homes or during home renovations

Southern Cross Roofing have been invited to join CSR as one of their roofing specialists. Recognised for our Five Star quality of work, service and good old fashion ethics in Sydney’s new roof and re-roofing industry. We would be delighted to quote on your next roofing job or just give us a call if you are seeking friendly advice.

Visual checks should be carried out regularly to spot any potential developing problems to the roof which, if left unchecked could prove expensive to fix.

From the outside of the house visually study the roofs ridge capping, if you see signs of deterioration such as loose or missing ridge capping or cement loosening, it’s a sure sign you need to call in a professional roofing expert to further assess the problem and advise on the necessary roof repairs that are needed.

Also, try walking around the home checking underneath the roofs eaves. If under the eaves show any signs of water stains it could be an indication of blocked gutters or damaged roof tiles and should be investigated immediately to once again avoid expensive roof repairs that could develop if left unchecked.

In and around Sydney you are invited to call Southern Cross Roofing for friendly advice on how to approach any problems you may have detected with your roof.

Slate roofing produces one of the most beautiful roofs you will ever see. Very sleek lines that give a beautiful fine, sheer appearance, none of the thick bold edges that tiles or metal have to offer. The look a slate roof gives, is in a class of its own.

It can be very expensive to upkeep but you are in the expensive end of the market, although there are some options to reduce costs.

There are many options that slate have to offer that all other roof products don’t ie: soaker and mitre hips. This means no heavy duty capping just mitre the slate into each other. Close mitre ridge and valleys, same appearance that the soaker and mitre hips have. Winchester cuts, eyebrows and many more that enhance this style of roofing.

Southern Cross Roofing have expert tradesmen in this area. Its a dying art and there aren’t many of us left, so be it roof repairs or new roofs give us a call.

There is an awful lot of work that goes into producing a slate roof but once achieved its well worth the money invested.

Check out our projects page on our website or contact us  to discuss in detail.

Well repairs are the order of the day. The weather in Sydney / North Shore has turned on over the last couple of weeks has been dreadful to say the least.

One customer had water pouring in on their newly installed kitchen! Luckily for them they were recommended to us, I was able to get there the same day & repairs have been carried out already, hence no damage done.

Our recent customers who fortunately have had roof maintenance / repairs performed before the recent rains are sat pretty. Another customer phoned to say thanks for the great job we had done and although they didnt have a leak, are just greatful for the preventative measures taken and of course just in the nick of time.

The summer months are unpredicable with all the humid summer storms just waiting to pounce. So don’t wait, prevent those damaged ceilings and sleepless nights.

Call Marie or Mark at Southern Cross Roofing on 9477~7961

 

Thornleigh area 25 October 2010

Southern Cross Roofing receive many calls for repairs to roofs, not always due to leakage, some times clients just want their roof overalled, cleaned or like a recent Thornleigh customer who could see his roof was looking a little drab, just requested a complete check over. He decided upon having the Terracotta roof tiles cleaned, new valley irons installed, cement work redone and a new front porch, as this was found to be in very poor condition. This action by the customer no doubt saved his roof from leaks and internal damage to ceilings.

The work consisted of removing all the ridge caps and valley irons. Fixing new colour bond valley irons in place, new cement which not only re secures the ridge caps but also reseals them against leaks or at the very least dampness. The terracotta tiles were an old Wunderlich tile that were cleaned with a power Gurney, they came up sparkling and the new bedding and pointing (cement work) makes the roof look like new. The front veranda has new colour bond clip lock roof sheets, with all new flashings to seal against leakage.

All the gutters were cleaned out thoroughly and with all rubbish removed you wouldn’t know we had been there, other than the sparkling roof.

The customers action has given him peace of mind for many years to come, it costs nothing to have your roof checked out, as all quotes are free.

Visit our website or give us a call and have your roof overalled.