4 Common Mistakes to Avoid When Choosing Roof TilesOctober 26, 2022

Many people will make mistakes when replacing their roof tiles, and because your roof is so important to the protection of your home, roof mistakes can be disastrous. Here are a few common roofing mistakes to avoid and how to solve them.

Hiring an Unlicensed Roofing Company

If you need substantial roof tile repairs or new ones installed and want to save money, it might be tempting to go with the cheapest choice, but this isn't always a good idea and can lead to additional roofing concerns in the future.  Hiring an unlicensed contractor may appear to be the less expensive and easier option, but it can be a costly error. Unlicensed contractors are frequently underqualified for the job, and there have been instances where these contractors have taken money from consumers without ever doing any work on their homes.

Always check to see if your roofing company is licensed, and if an unlicensed contractor has let you down, it is even more critical to spend time researching a competent roofing company with a solid reputation and excellent reviews. Know that Ajax Gregson Roofing is a licensed and trustworthy company that has been in the tile roofing industry for 15 years. As one of Melbourne's most well-known tile roofing and re-roofing professionals, we have earned an exceptional reputation.

Leak Misdiagnosis

There are numerous techniques to detect a leak in your roof, but if you are inexperienced, you may wind up misdiagnosing a leaky roof. It could have originated somewhere other than where the damp patch is. Therefore, always check for leaks across the property rather than just in the region of dampness or puddle.

Water can flow through these spaces and onto neighbouring tiles if your roof tile has cracks or fractures, causing additional roofing problems. If you are unsure where a leak is coming from, contact one of our specialists to help you with the inspection.

Avoid Removing Tiles to Repair Broken Ones

Although it may appear obvious, removing an entire roof tile from one area and using it to replace a cracked tile will only cause more problems with your roofing. When it is quick and easy to acquire a replacement tile, this could expose another section of your house to water damage. If you need to replace a tile, ensure you get the same type of tile as close to the original as possible from Ajax Roofing Company.

Our skilled team will be able to match your roof tiles while also providing guidance precisely. New roof tiles might be of high quality.

Avoid Dangerous Do-It-Yourself

Though roofing tiles are relatively durable, it is easy to make mistakes when working with them, and poor DIY work can result in serious injury or harm. If you feel comfortable performing DIY activities like changing a roof tile, ensure you have all the necessary health and safety equipment, such as ladders, helmets, and scaffolding.

Never place your weight on a roof tile because it can break, causing the roof to leak. If you are unsure about your skills, hire our team of professionals to do the job for you or invest in some training to learn how to do it effectively.

Ajax Gregson Roofing is happy to provide a diverse selection of high-quality roof tiles. For more information about tile roofing, contact us at 0403 486 772 or fill out our online form today.

Ajax Gregson TIles
PO BOX 79, MOUNT EVELYN VIC 3796 ( Temporary )
Phone:
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Mel’s Mobile 0403 486 772
Email: ajaxtiles@bigpond.com.au

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