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Is Winter a Good Time to Restore My Roof?

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When you think about winter in Melbourne, you might think of Kathmandu® puffer jackets, footy at the MCG or a hot bowl of pumpkin soup. What you may not think about, however, is work that needs to be done around the house. Particularly outdoors. But there is one thing to consider that literally goes over people’s heads: your roof. So, is winter a good time to restore your roof? You might be surprised.

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Winter in Melbourne. Image: Ian Currie

Roof restoration is a broad term that, when applied in practice, refers to work that involves many different tasks, skills, and variables. It generally includes many different jobs that, when performed together, can breathe life back into an old roof and bring it back to “as new” condition. These tasks may involve replacing rusted gutters and downpipes, or cracked tiles and ridge caps, bedding and pointing, cleaning moss or lichen from the roof, and re-sealing and re-coating the roof.

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A roof restoration being conducted in Elwood in early winter.
Image: Top Glaze Roofing Systems

Winter has traditionally been cold and wet in Melbourne, although over the last few decades, a noticeable shift has occurred, resulting in relatively milder winters. Throw in La Niña and El Niño, and things become a little more complicated. This could have implications for the roofing industry, given that certain tasks, such as spraying primer or Solar Glaze® protective coating need to be carried out when the weather is dry and warm. In that regard, a drier, milder winter does have its benefits.

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The changing climate could have implications for roof restoration work being conducted in winter. Image: BoM

Due to usually having lower demand for roof work in winter, roofing companies may be able to start your roof restoration sooner, and timelines may become more flexible. Wet days may expose leaks in your roof or gutters, but subsequent dry days may provide enough time for a professional roofing contractor to fix the issue for you. Winter is also a good time to prepare for bushfire season by cleaning leaves and debris from your gutters and installing Leaf Guard® to stop your gutters from clogging in the future.

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A build up of leaves in a gutter. Image: Top Glaze Roofing Systems

Top Glaze Roofing Systems are a licensed and experienced roofing company that have been servicing Melbourne and its surrounding suburbs since 1987. To organise a professional assessor to come out and provide a free no obligation roof report and quote for all your roofing needs, call 1800 88 77 98 anytime. 

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