Guides

Buying guides, matching references and straight answers on roofing materials in Australia. Written for roofers and the people specifying the job.

Asbestos Roofing Rules: What You Can and Cannot Buy or Sell in Australia

Why pre-1990 asbestos cement roofing cannot be listed, sold or given away in Australia, how to tell if a roof or offcut is asbestos, and what to do instead.

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COLORBOND Colour Guide: Matching an Existing Roof in Australia

How to identify a COLORBOND colour on an existing roof, what to do when it has been discontinued, and how weathering changes the match over time.

4 min read

How to Hire a Licensed Roofer in Australia: A Buyer's Checklist

How to check a roofer's licence and insurance in your state, what a proper quote should include, and the red flags that separate a real trade from a storm chaser.

5 min read

Buying Second-Hand Roof Tiles: The Matching Checklist

How to find matching tiles for a roof repair when the original profile is discontinued, what to check before you buy, and how many spares to keep.

4 min read

Roofing Sheet Profiles Explained: Corrugated, Trimdek and Klip-Lok

The difference between corrugated, trapezoidal and concealed-fix roofing profiles, why they will not lap together, and how to identify what is already on your roof.

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Skylight Installation Guide: Fixed, Openable and Tubular Options

The difference between fixed, openable and tubular daylight skylights, what installation involves, and how to avoid the leaks that give skylights a bad reputation.

4 min read

Re-Roof Cost Guide Australia: What a New Roof Really Costs in 2026

What re-roofing a house actually costs in Australia by material, the hidden costs that blow out a quote, and where sourcing your own materials genuinely saves money.

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