Restore or Replace a Roof?

The short version

Restore a roof whose structure, battens and most of its tiles or sheets are sound. Replace one where the covering itself has failed, or the structure underneath has.

Signs restoration makes sense

• Tiles are mostly intact, with a few cracked or slipped.
• Ridge pointing has cracked but the caps are sound.
• Metal sheets have surface rust but are not holed or brittle.
• The roof is weathertight apart from specific leaks that can be traced.

Signs replacement is the better answer

• Many tiles crumble or crack when touched.
• Metal sheets are rusted through in many places or have gone thin.
• Battens are rotten or the roof line sags.
• Leaks keep returning in different places after repairs.
• Asbestos cement roofing that is deteriorating.

Questions to ask a roofer

What condition are the battens and sarking in? How many tiles or sheets need replacing? How long would a restoration be expected to last on this roof? Would you recommend restoring it if it were your own house? A good roofer will give you a straight answer.

Next step

See re-roofing in Toowoomba, or call 0468 170 721 to book a roof check.