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South-East Queensland roofs deal with intense summer thunderstorms, damaging downburst winds, the occasional ex-tropical cyclone, and salt-laden coastal air. The screws holding your roof sheeting down are small, but they are among the most important parts of the roof. This guide explains what "cyclone-rated" means, how to match fasteners to your site, and what to check before your roofer starts work. What "Cyclone-Rated" Actually Means "Cyclone-rated" is mostly a

South-East Queensland's storm season typically runs from October through to March, and it brings some of the most intense weather in Australia. Severe thunderstorms across Brisbane, the Gold Coast, the Sunshine Coast, Ipswich, Logan and the Moreton Bay region can deliver damaging winds, torrential rain, large hail and lightning within a matter of minutes. The Bureau of Meteorology regularly issues severe thunderstorm warnings for the region during these months, and a roof t

If you own a home anywhere from Brisbane to the Gold Coast, the Sunshine Coast, Ipswich or Logan, your roof works hard. Intense summer storms, sudden downpours and months of leaf and debris fall from gum trees, figs and palms all test your roof drainage. Of all the components on your roof, the valley gutter is one of the most important and most frequently neglected. When it blocks, the consequences can go well beyond a bit of overflowing water. Here is what you need to know

Walk through almost any older suburb in Brisbane, Ipswich, Logan, the Sunshine Coast or the Gold Coast and you will see roofs with dark streaks, green patches or fuzzy growth sitting in the valleys and along the southern slopes. Many homeowners wonder whether this is just cosmetic or a genuine problem. The short answer is that it depends on what is growing, how much of it there is, and what your roof is made of. This guide explains what roof de-mossing involves, when it is