As the owner of Heritage Roofing Group, I, Kyle Glasby, have encountered a recurring challenge in recent jobs and throughout our company’s history. It pertains to the specifications provided by Heritage architects, which often incorporate a blend of standards including Australian (AS), British (BS), Lead Sheet Training Association (LSTA), and manufacturers’ standards. The persistent question we face is: Which standard … Read More
Unveiling a New Chapter: The Shifting Landscape of Welsh Slate in Australia’s Roofing Industry
Heritage Roofing Group’s (HRG) unwavering commitment to tradition recently hit a rough patch. The past year brought the stark reality of a Welsh slate shortage, leaving roofs on hold and Kyle, HRG’s owner and a proud Welshman, grappling with a dilemma. With the regular Melbourne and Sydney suppliers simply not being able to secure the coveted material. A recent project … Read More
HAS YOUR CHIMNEY RECENTLY STARTED LEAKING | PART 2 | CAUSES & SOLUTIONS
HAS YOUR CHIMNEY RECENTLY STARTED LEAKING? With an influx of inquiries about leaking chimneys in the past few weeks of heavy rain we have compiled a simple guide to answer your calls: If your chimney doesn’t leak in every rain event, but has started to show watermarks like below, then the issue is likely water is getting through the top of … Read More
Chimney Leaks | Flash Floods | Common causes & solutions
Did your chimney leak during the recent storm? The first question you have to ask yourself, is did the water marks / leaks only occur in last weeks extreme weather event? If so there is a good chance your flaunching or render needs to be addressed asap. Here are a few pictures of a typical chimney that will leak in heavy … Read More
A day in the life of a Welsh Slate Quarry Worker
A lot has changed since the emergence of new mining technology, transportation services & excavation techniques that has revolutionised the process from start to finish. These new processes have created a significant array of benefits in comparison to the life of the hardcore, tough as nails quarry worker that pioneered the first set of processes & techniques on various ways … Read More
The Slate Roof Effect
The other day we were sent this by a neighbour who was a big fan of one of our Slate roof jobs in Hunters Hill. A very interesting perspective along with some funny details along the way of his Slate Roof Journey. An obvious stickler for construction in specific roofs. Anonymous Neighbour; “The pure elegance & sophistication of a slate … Read More
Are integrated solar tiles / slates safe?
With renewable /sustainable energy products being a strong selling point in today’s construction industry we delve into whether or not the companies producing these products technology is up to standard & coincides with modern safety standards. Maybe you’ve had concerns about solar panels and any inherent fire hazard they might have. Maybe you haven’t. But the information is important. There … Read More
How to identify & repair a slate roof?
Slate is a natural stone, and adds a touch of class to your building. Because it does not call for much maintenance, you can relax once installed. However, there are times when unexpected damage or issues may make slate roof repairs inevitable. When you are in need of slate roof repairs, it is important to hire a professional service. Our team … Read More
How do you install a slate roof?
Slate Roofing is a very popular choice when it comes to deciding which roofing material to use on a pitched roof. As well as being aesthetically pleasing, and increasing the potential selling value of the house, slate roofs have a number of physical benefits. Slate is a durable and hard-wearing material that provides waterproofing characteristics to a pitched roof, unlike … Read More
The Great Debate – Slate vs. Colorbond
This is an age-old argument that many people face installing or restoring a new roof. This argument will always be present in the construction industry and commonly will often have people take sides on what they truly believe is the more cost effective, aesthetic, more reliable option for their project. One of the factors that deter many homeowners from installing … Read More
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