Selwyn Times: December 11, 2019
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14<br />
Your guide to all things Real Estate<br />
in the <strong>Selwyn</strong> District<br />
Replacing a roof<br />
Roofs get the brunt of the weather so it is<br />
not surprising they become tired. Nails wear<br />
loose and the iron or tiles start to fade and<br />
become patchy.<br />
The decision to repair or replace a roof<br />
which has deteriorated, depends on its<br />
condition and also the budget. Replacing<br />
nails and repainting the iron may be<br />
sufficient. When a tiled roof, it can be a little<br />
more involved.<br />
Steve and Lyn’s orange metal tiled roof was<br />
mossy, with damaged and dented tiles and<br />
loose nails. They looked at the long-term<br />
benefits of repainting compared to replacing<br />
the roof. The latter option seemed more<br />
time consuming with safety scaffolding still<br />
needed and the roof cleaned and sealed for<br />
moss before repainting, at a cost of $10,000-<br />
$15,000. The expected life of the repainted<br />
roof, approximately 10-15 years before more<br />
maintenance would be required.<br />
“We wanted a black roof to match the<br />
window joinery. Repainting in a dark colour<br />
would have highlighted any existing tile<br />
damage. We also plan to install solar power<br />
panels in the future so decided to reroof,”<br />
explains Lyn.<br />
Quotes for reroofing were sourced from<br />
several companies with considerable<br />
variance in the final price and calibre of each<br />
quote. The highest quote only itemised what<br />
was not included, failing to list details such<br />
as roof pitch, amount of iron and timber<br />
required, or whether the hire of scaffolding<br />
was included. When refinancing to cover<br />
a renovation, a bank is likely to request<br />
detailed quotes.<br />
The firm Lyn and Steve chose detailed<br />
what was included, gave a timeframe and an<br />
early start date (dependent on the weather).<br />
Extras like the hire of edge protection<br />
scaffolding (a legal requirement for people<br />
working above a certain height) and the<br />
removal and dumping the old iron and<br />
timber were stated. Some spouting and<br />
roof purloins were replaced before building<br />
paper was laid and the new colour steel<br />
corrugated iron fixed.<br />
“Three or four workers were on the job<br />
each day. They cleaned up as they went,<br />
walking around the house picking up nails<br />
and taking the rubbish away. I work from<br />
home so they would tell me where on the<br />
roof they’d be working each day, allowing<br />
me to find a quiet spot away from the noise.<br />
They even took photos of the new roof and<br />
work undertaken for us to send to Council<br />
to be kept on file,” says Lyn.<br />
“They were efficient, safety conscious,<br />
considerate and thorough. It was a quick<br />
experience from the time we decided<br />
to go ahead to completion. We’d highly<br />
recommend them,” adds Steve.<br />
Steve and Lyn are rapt with the final look<br />
of their roof. The new colour steel roof is<br />
modern, adding value to the house. They say<br />
it also seems warmer and quieter.<br />
Before deciding whether to repaint or<br />
reroof, weigh up the options, source a<br />
number of quotes and compare the details<br />
provided then make a decision. Also look at<br />
new houses to get ideas for colour schemes.<br />
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