LET’S RAISE THE ROOF

When homes are built, homeowners devote countless hours poring over designs, room layouts, fixtures, fittings and landscaping ideas — the roof can sometimes be one of the last things to think about. But roofing is important; after all, its job is to protect what’s underneath it.

The Australian climate can be unforgiving, with torrential downpours, searing summer heat and galeforce winds. A roof not only has to shield those who live there from the elements, it also needs to provide thermal comfort — to keep you warm in winter and cool in summer. And, of course, aesthetically speaking,