Plain advice from EcoTuffSA on roofing, waterproofing and renovations for Cape Town homes and buildings.
A leaking roof is stressful, and it is tempting to call the first number you find. A little checking first protects you from poor workmanship, unfinished jobs and repairs that fail in the next winter’s rain. Here is what to look at before you hire a roofing contractor in Cape Town. Questions to ask every…
Metal sheeting is already common on South African homes, farms and commercial buildings, and many owners of older roofs ask whether it is the right choice when replacing. Here are the real advantages, and the points to check before you decide. Benefits of a metal roof Long life. A well-installed metal roof can last for…
A roofing contractor is the person or company responsible for repairing, waterproofing or replacing your roof. The right one finds the real cause of the problem, does the work properly and stands behind it. Here is how to choose one. Start with a small job or a free inspection You learn a lot from how…
The roof is the part of the house people think about least until water comes through the ceiling. A yearly look at your roof, ideally before the winter rain starts, finds small problems while they are still cheap to fix. What you can check from the ground Cracked, slipped or missing roof tiles. Rust on…
A brown stain on the ceiling is one of the most common signs of a roof leak, but it is not always the roof. Finding the true source is the first step, because repairing the wrong thing wastes money and the stain comes back. Common causes of ceiling stains A roof leak. Cracked tiles, rusted…
