The Do’s and Don’ts of Re-Roofing

Re-roofing isn’t just about picking a new colour or material—it’s about making informed decisions that affect the performance, safety, and longevity of your home. Here’s a practical guide to help you navigate what’s best for you.

✅ DO: Consider What’s Already on Your Roof

Your current roof structure determines what it’s best suited for. If you have tiles, replacing with tiles is typically the safest option. Metal roofs? Stick with metal.

Why? Because homes are engineered differently depending on the roofing material. Tiled roofs sit on heavier timber frames, with rafters typically spaced at 600mm. Metal roofs, being lighter, often sit on frames spaced at 900mm but require more intensive cyclone tie-down systems—metal rods anchoring the roof all the way to the slab.

Switching materials without proper upgrades can be illegal, non-compliant, and downright dangerous.

❌ DON’T: Let Salespeople Dictate Your Choices

Some metal roofing companies will push metal, regardless of whether your home is designed for it. Partial tie-down upgrades—only to the top plate, for example—aren’t compliant and could void your insurance in storm-prone areas. Make sure any structural changes are engineered and certified.

✅ DO: Factor in Your Location and Warranty

Live near the coast? Product selection matters. Colorbond Ultra is warranted for 25 years within 100m of a surf break. Standard Colorbond? No warranty within 2km of the ocean. Choosing the wrong product could leave you with early corrosion and no support from the manufacturer.

✅ DO: Consider Concrete Roof Tiles for Longevity

If you’re leaning toward a tiled roof, you can’t go past SCR Monier concrete tiles. With a 50-year manufacturer’s warranty and a potential 150-year lifespan (when properly installed with adequate pitch and an approved underlay like Bradford CSR Roof Tile Plus), you’re looking at a ‘forever roof’.

✅ DO: Check TSR Ratings

TSR (Total Solar Reflectance) measures how much solar heat your roof reflects. The higher the TSR, the cooler your home, a key factor in reducing cooling costs and improving thermal performance—especially in warmer regions.

✅ DO: Work With a Contractor Who Offers All Options

Whether it’s right for you or not, many roofing companies only offer one solution—usually painting or full replacements—and push that. At R3 Roofing, we do things differently. We offer repair, restoration, and replacement options, helping you make an informed choice based on your needs and budget.

❌ DON’T: Forget the Guttering and Fascia

If you’re already replacing the roof, now’s the time to assess your gutters and fascia. Tackling them while the roof is off is far more cost-effective and convenient than doing it a few years later.

Why Choose R3 Roofing?

At R3 Roofing, we deliver a tailor-made solution for each and every customer. We provide accurate information and clearly lay out your options to assist you in choosing an option that suits you.

With structural compliance, warranties, colour choices and thermal performance, at R3 Roofing, we really do go over and above.

📞 Book Your Inspection with R3 Roofing

From storm protection to pest prevention, roof maintenance matters. At R3 Roofing, we believe in real inspections—not just drone flyovers. Let us help keep your property safe from the top down.

👉 Contact us today to schedule a professional inspection.