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CASE STUDY 1

Roof Restoration
Tiled Roof: Cement Tiles (Atlas)

Job Cost: $3000 – $4000

Colour: Rivergum Green

Time Taken: 4 days

Number of Workers on job: 4

After initially inspecting the roof at the customer’s request, it was apparent that the roof was in need of a restoration. Cement was falling out in various places, the valleys were slightly rusted (surface rust) and the roof looked like it had gone un-maintained and without any roof restorations undertaken for many years.
A plan was made for the repairs needed and the materials and colour choices then chosen for job. Being a porous old Atlas tile, the customer was given the option of having a high build product used, making the job a four coat process. The high build product (Maxi build) is applied after the primer and fills in the un-even surface of the tile, in preparation for the two top sealer coats.
Without a filler product, the tile soaks up the paint and the finished result is not as glossy. The filler product will also extend the life of the roof coating.

Day 1.

Firstly, an initial JSA highlighted the fact that guardrail was to be installed. The roof was slightly over the height of three meters in some sections. We set up the guardrail according to manufactures guidelines.

The ridge capping needed repairing and re-cementing in some areas. The valley had a rust kill product applied to kill the surface rust.
Day 2.

The roof was then pressure cleaned and flexi pointed. The perimeter of the house was cleaned up, including the driveway and all windows ledges, gutters and fascia.
Day 3.

The Primer and the Maxi Build are applied. The weather is not ideal for painting and coats are not drying very quickly. It is decided that we wait a day to continue the roof painting applications.
Day 4.

The final two sealer coats are applied and the guard rail is taken down. The job is then inspected and any minor touch ups are made.
JOB IS COMPLETE!

The customer is very happy with the end result and pays the tradesman on completion.

CASE STUDY 2

• Roof Restoration
• Gutter Re-Installation and Fascia Capping

Tiled Roof: Cement Tiles (Monier Elebana)

Job Cost: $8000 – $12000

Colour:

Roof – Charcoal

Gutters & Fascia – Wilderness

Time Taken: 9 days

Number of Workers on job: 7

Roof restorations combined with gutter and fascia work require a lot more organisation and take more time to complete than roof restorations on their own. There is a set system to follow and any hiccup in the process will hold up the next task.

This particular roof was about 16years old and requiring a roof restoration or general maintenance. The ridge capping was loosing some cement in places with cracks clearly visible in many areas. The customer opted for a complete roof restoration. The roof tile surface is in great condition apart from colour loss so it is advised that 3 coats of our Nu-Roof range is sufficient. The guttering were also rusted and required attention. The customer decided to get the gutters re-installed and fascia capping installed using Colorbond. Fascia capping is always a great idea if you have wooden fascia that is partly rotted or in ordinary condition. The fascia capping is installed over the wood surface and provides instant protection and stability. The added benifitt is that one does not have to paint the fascia again.

Day 1.

Broken tiles are changed and the roof is washed down. The property surrounds are cleaned up to the customers satisfaction including the next door neighbours property.

Day 2.

askThe old gutters are removed and the fascia capping installation is started. This task proves to be a little tricky as the are carport beams and other structures in the way to cut around. The fascia capping process takes about 2 days to complete.

Day 5.

The new quad guttering is installed in the customers chosen colour to match the fascia capping. New levels are set for correct fall (as the levels change over time). The gutter installation takes 1 day.

Day 6.

All the ridge capping that has been disturbed due to the guttering and fascia work are repaired. Any more chipped tiles are changed and all the ridge capping are flexipointed using flexible pointing. The roof is now ready for painting.

Day 7.

Its too windy to paint today. A primer is applied before the wind picks up to about 35 kms. The following day looks much better so our tradesmen will wait.

Day 9.

The final 2 top coats are applied in dark charcoal and final inspection of the roof and gutters are carried out. The roof passes all tests and the customers advise that they are happy with final job. Only then we invoice the customer.