ADVANTAGES & DISADVANTAGES FOR A COLORBOND ROOF

Are you going to restore or replace your roof?

Are you wondering which material you should use to have the most efficient roof?

If so, then you should consider metal roofs.

They’re becoming more popular because they are very durable, they’re great for Australia’s weather, and they do well under high winds.

That said, colorbond roofs aren’t for everyone, which is why we’ve created this guide. Below, you can read all about the advantages and disadvantages of colorbond roofs.

Advantages

Let’s start with the benefits of using a colorbond roof.

• They’re quiet. There are a lot of roofs that make noise when water falls on them. This is especially true with metal roofs, because they resonate a metallic sound when rain falls against them. If you apply an acoustic covering, though, you can be rest assured that during the wet months you won’t be woken up during the night to the sound of rain falling on your roof.

• They’re diverse. Previous versions of colorbond roofs didn’t come in many colours and, quite frankly, they were boring. Still, the company has improved and now you can get your roof in a variety of hues. This way, you can match your roof to your home’s style.

• The appearance. Not only are they diverse, but colorbond roofs give your home a contemporary appearance that is much more expensive to achieve with other roofs.

• Lightweight. When a roof is too heavy, this causes its own problems. If a shingle falls, it can damage whoever is sitting outside or it can damage the surrounding shingles. Before long, you can find yourself with a roof that needs to be repaired completely or a roof that leaks. That said, colorbond roofs are favoured among many because of how lightweight they are.

• The cost. Having a home costs enough, which is why you should try to save money wherever you can. A colorbond roof is rather inexpensive compared to alternatives like fired tile roof.

• They’re durable. This kind of roof is more durable in high wind conditions than other roofing materials. They also allow snow to slide right off your roof, so you don’t have to worry about the extra weight damaging your roof.

• Less upkeep. While other roofs need to be refurbished every few years, these can go longer without needing upkeep and you don’t need to paint them as often.
   

Disadvantages 

• You might need to add an acoustic covering before you apply your roof completely. That’s because while it doesn’t make much noise, it doesn’t make noise when there is an acoustic covering applied.

• You might not need that much upkeep, you will have to completely redo your roof around every ten years.

• Most people decide to install an air conditioner after they finish their colorbond roof, but you should know that you may have to cut the roof to install your air conditioner.

Conclusion

Colorbond roofs are increasing in popularity throughout Australia because they’ve proven their durability in harsh weather conditions. It isn’t completely free of maintenance, but you’ll find that it takes much less upkeep than alternative roofs.

 While colorbond roofs aren’t perfect, most would agree that the advantages far outweigh the disadvantages. If you’re looking for a new roof to suit your needs, then colorbond should definitely be at the top of your list. Read the above article to find out all about this roofing type.