There is no one “best” roof for every Sydney home
A Colorbond roof can be a great fit for one property and tile can be the better fit next door. Roof pitch, structure, style, surrounding trees, coastal exposure and drainage all come into it. The material matters, but so do the flashing, valleys, penetrations and workmanship.
Colorbond roofing
Colorbond works well on many modern homes, extensions and re-roofing projects. It gives long, clean roof lines and a wide choice of colours that can tie in with gutters, fascia and cladding.
Tile roofing
Concrete and terracotta tiles are everywhere in Sydney’s established suburbs and suit plenty of traditional homes. One handy feature is that individual damaged tiles can often be replaced if matching pieces are available.
Questions worth asking before you choose
- Is the existing roof structure suitable?
- What roof pitch and geometry are involved?
- How exposed is the site to wind, salt or trees?
- Are you renovating or changing roof lines?
- How will valleys, flashings and gutters be detailed?
- What maintenance is realistic for the property?
Changing from tile to Colorbond
A tile-to-Colorbond conversion can work very well, but it is more involved than taking the tiles off and laying sheets. Battens, insulation, ventilation, flashing and the existing structure all need to be considered as part of the re-roof.
See our Colorbond roofing, tile and slate roofing and roof replacement pages for more detail.
What does this mean for your roof?
A guide can only take you so far. Roof age, pitch, previous repairs and exposure all matter, so the best answer comes from looking at the actual property. Call 0493 157357 or request a quote with your postcode and details.