Identifying problems with your metal roof
Identifying problems with your metal roof Do you know how to identify problems with metal roofs and when it needs repairing, replacing or restoring? It’s not always easy to tell if you don’t know what to look out for, or how severe a problem really is (or isn’t). This...
How often should you have your roof inspected?
You may not realise it, but your roof needs to be regularly inspected and maintained to prevent any major issues from occurring prematurely. Think about it – your roof is constantly exposed to the elements, which slowly cause wear and tear. Many people don’t even know...
DIY Roofing Projects – Why you shouldn’t attempt DIY
Safety Issues With DIY Roofing The safety of you and anyone else who lives in your home is the number one reason not to attempt any DIY roofing projects. Any roofing work is dangerous and tedious, and you will be surprised how difficult it actually is. Not only will...
5 Reasons it’s important to keep your roof clean
Whether its clearing out leaves from the gutters so you don’t get water in the roof, or keeping the weeds down in the garden so they don’t get out of control - we all know that maintaining your home is important. Roofs are one of the most important parts of a house,...
New day, new beginning, new opportunities, new challenges! Coming soon
My Home Improvements and MHI Commercial Roofing have been roofing Queensland and Northern New South Wales Homes and businesses for over 20 years. Our recent rebranding has now opened the doors to larger scale roofing projects and allows us to improve product selection...
How do I tell if there’s a problem with my tile roof?
Common tile roof problems explained by Licenced Builder (and Managing Director) Greg Catton. Most home owners are oblivious to the inner workings of a tile roof and how it all fits together. Most of us believe that a roof is there to permanently protect our home and...
Are older Roof Tiles better than new Roof Tiles?
Licenced Builder (and My Home Improvements’ MD) Greg Catton explains why they don’t make concrete roof tiles like they used to, and what you MUST do to prolong the life of your tiled roof. You know you’re getting older when you start saying things like “they don’t...
Do I Need A Fungicide On My Roof?
Licenced Builder (and My Home Improvements’ Managing Director) Greg Catton explains why lichens form and why you should remove them with a tile roof restoration ...fast! If you lived out in the Simpson Desert, you probably wouldn’t have to worry about mould, moss and...
Asbestos Roof to Metal Roof. Neighbours are just a bit jealous…
We specialise in the replacement of asbestos roofs along with our fully licensed Asbestos Removal partners. With Asbestos – Your safety is our priority. Roofing trades do not understand the critical nature of Asbestos Roof Removal. MyHome Roofing work closely with A1...
How Can I Make Sure My Asbestos Roof Is Removed Safely?
Don’t let the worry of your Asbestos Roof hang over your head...literally! My Home Improvements MD, Greg Catton gives the rundown on what you need to know about removing that pesky Asbestos safely before undergoing roof replacement. So you’ve been mulling over the...
Can I fix broken or cracked roof tiles with silicone?
Licenced Builder (and My Home Improvements’ MD) Greg Catton is a specialist in tile roof restoration and roof repair. Here he nuts out a few good reasons why crawling across your cracked tile roof, silicone gun in hand can be dangerous for your roof, your whole...
What is the Best Metal Roof Paint?
Licenced Builder (and My Home Improvements’ Managing Director) Greg Catton explains what makes a great metal roof paint, AND names names. People often ask me what’s the best metal roof paint on the market. It’s a fair enough question; as you’ll know if you’ve done a...
The Right Way to Paint a Metal Roof
Licenced Builder (and My Home Improvements’ Managing Director) Greg Catton is an expert in metal roof restoration and tells you everything you need to know about painting metal roofs. Like everything in life, there’s a right way and a wrong way to paint a metal roof…...
Why you need to check building approval and insurance is obtained for your roof replacement
If you are considering getting a roof replacement, you’d be forgiven for thinking that a roofing contractor would take care of all the necessary approvals and insurances. As a Licenced Builder and all-round roofing guru, Greg Catton from My Home Improvements knows...
How to avoid a bad roof replacement
As a Licenced Builder and all-round roofing guru, Greg Catton from My Home Improvements has been called in countless time to fix up dodgy roof replacement jobs all over Brisbane and Queensland. A shonky roofing contractor can not only leave you thousands out of...
Here’s the nitty gritty of restoring old tile roofs
As a Licenced Builder and all-round roofing guru, Greg Catton from My Home Improvements has worked on countless tile roof restoration jobs all over Brisbane and Queensland. Restoring old tile roofs presents an intricate challenge for any roofing contractor. If...
How to ensure your roof restoration has been quoted properly
As a Licensed Builder and all-round roofing guru, Greg Catton from My Home Improvements has quoted on countless roof restoration jobs all over Brisbane and Queensland. He knows from experience that while a roof can look to be in good shape from ground level, it can be...
What to do if your metal or tiled roof is leaking.
If your roof leaks, you’ve got to act fast and call a roof repair specialist the second you notice it, says My Home Improvements MD, Greg Catton. I got a call the other day from a bloke who said: “I’ve got a leak in my roof!” I said “Well, if you’ve gotta,...
What’s the best paint primer when restoring your tiled roof?
If you’ve decided it’s time your tiled roof needs a face-lift, then take a moment to find out why it’s critical that the roof restoration service uses the right type of primer. My Home Improvements’ MD and Licenced Builder Greg Catton shares from experience and...
How to prevent common problems with Klip-lok Roofs
Klip-lok roofs are fairly common, but they can present a number of unique problems that property owners should be aware of. If not installed or worked on correctly, you could end up facing some seriously tricky roof repairs in the long run. As a Licensed Builder and...
What’s the difference between Roof Paint and Exterior Paint?
The difference between Specialised Roof Paint and normal exterior paint explained by Licenced Builder (and Managing Director) Greg Catton. Warning! As you read this article, you may begin to think I’m getting a kickback from Nutech Roof Coatings, the way I’m raving on...