Duravex Roof Repair

Our flashing repair service and installation service at Duravex Roofing Group is intended to address any problems you may be having with the flashing on your roof. An essential part of your roof that works to stop leaks and water damage is flashing. Damage to your flashing, whether from malfunctions or wear and tear, can result in leaks, water damage, and structural damage.

Water cannot enter your roof-thanks to-roof flashing, a thin coating of impermeable material. Incorrect installation of roof flashing can allow water to leak into undesired locations, leading to structural issues and degradation. Moreover, termites and carpenter ants frequently enter roofs because of moisture.

Flashing is used to safely transfer rainfall across roof or building fractures and crevices. To ensure that your roof flashing is installed correctly, track the path that rainwater takes along your home to ensure that no drops go inside any part of the structure.

Because flashings are so crucial, a roofing specialist should install or repair them. There are numerous places on your roof where water can get through. These spaces include chimneys, vent pipes, open spaces beneath eaves, and open spaces beneath valleys. If these sections are not shielded from the water, structural damage will eventually develop. This may result in costly and pointless issues that need to be resolved.

Flashing Repair: What Is It?

The procedure of repairing any problems with your roof’s flashing is known as flashing repair. Flashing is used to seal the borders of your walls, roof, and other buildings. It is usually composed of metal or another sturdy material. It is a crucial component of the drainage system on your roof, assisting in the direction of water away from the structure and guarding against leaks and water damage.

Serious issues may arise if the flashing on your roof is broken or not working correctly. Our team of knowledgeable and expert roofers will carefully inspect the flashing in order to repair it, checking for any signs of damage or other potential concerns.

Using specialised tools and procedures, we will carefully remove the old flashing once we have determined which flashing has to be repaired. Next, we will clear any debris or other objects that might be in the way in order to make room for the new flashing.

In order to guarantee a perfect fit, we will next use precise tools and processes to cut the new flashing to the proper size and form. Lastly, we will carefully install the new flashing, fastening it in place with roofing cement and additional supplies. After the flashing is completed, we will meticulously finish the area, sealing and protecting it with methods like caulking.

The experts at Duravex Roofing Group will recommend the ideal material for any flashing requirements. We make use of premium, state-of-the-art supplies to guarantee a durable and effective finish. Flashings have improved throughout time, becoming more dependable and powerful. To guarantee client pleasure, we stay up to date on the most recent developments. Find out from our professionals which flashing choices are best for your house.

WAKAFLEX: THE BEST FLASHING IN AUSTRALIA 

The expert’s option for flashing walls, chimneys, abutments, and other rising structures is Wakaflex. It is UV resistant, extremely flexible, and robust.

Wakaflex is made to seamlessly blend in with any roofing material, taking the place of lead flashing in all of its conventional uses.

Wakaflex can be put in complete lengths of five metres. It is lightweight, non-toxic, and up to 50% faster to install than lead.

• Composed of rubber polyisobutylene
• Internal aluminium mesh: when dressed to the roof surface, it provides rigidity and a lasting memory.
• Two butyl self-stick strips
• creates a watertight seal by chemically bonding to itself.
• Suitable for integration into a BAL 29 system
• Stretching three dimensions: 15% in breadth and 50% in length
• Conforms to:
• “Testing of products for use in contact with drinking water” is covered in AS/NZS 4020:2005.
• “Damp Proof Courses and Flashing,” AS/NZS 2904:1995
• ten-year guarantee

Roof slopes are necessary to keep water out of your home because they direct water from your roof and into your gutters. A lot of people don’t know how important roof valleys are for their roof and gutter system, so they might not take care of them when they’re doing their other normal roof and gutter maintenance.

Duravex Roofing Group’s valley replacement service can fix or replace valleys that are rusted, bent, blocked, or otherwise broken and leaky. Valley trays are put on top of wooden supports that are placed at the low point of a roof where two slopes meet. They collect water from the roof and send it to the gutters, making them an important part of the roof’s draining system.  Roof’s method for drainage. It can be very bad if your slopes are broken or not working right. This can cause leaks and water damage. As pros, the staff at Duravex Roofing Group want to stress how important it is to have a good roof valley system. For roof slopes to rust over time, they need to be exposed to the elements and wear down over time. Bad weather can also damage them.

Rust Converter or Remover: RUSTED VALLEYS AND GUTTERS AREA

Premium Rust Converter/Rase Remover: A water-based treatment for rust that needs to be done before painting. To remove rust from metal, you need to use a very strong acid solution. Chemicals in rust converters change rust into a black substance that can be painted over. based on water and safe for use. Rust is taken care of on the surface, and water-based or acrylic paint can be used to cover it up.

How do you do Valley Replacement?

When you restore or fix broken or damaged valleys on your roof, this is called valley replacement. Valleys can be damaged in a number of ways. Being exposed to air, water, and other elements can cause them to rust and eventually corrode completely. The buildup of leaf and green debris speeds up the rusting process and also blocks the flow of water in valleys. Finally, the wooden supports below the valleys can fail, which can cause weak spots and bends in the valleys. Any damage to the valleys can let water overflow or leak straight into the roof, doing a lot of damage like rotting wood and losing insulation.

To replace a valley, our skilled and experienced roofers will carefully take off the tiles and valley cuts around it, then take off and get rid of the leaky valley. Then, we’ll bring you a new valley tray that is the right size and shape and put it in place. Finally, we’ll put back all the tiles that were damaged, including the small valley cuts, which will be held in place with clips in line with Australian Standards. We only use the best products to make sure that your new valley will last a long time.

The first step in replacing a valley is to carefully look over your roof. It will be very important for our team to carefully check your valleys for damage or other issues that might be causing issues. Once we know which caves need to be fixed or replaced, we will use special tools and methods to carefully remove the old ones.

The water that hits the roof has greater difficulty getting where it needs to go when this happens. This means that water can get in through the walls and any cracks in the house. Besides that, the water can wear away at the roofing materials and do a lot of damage to the roof’s structure.

There are times when these fixes are very expensive and take a lot of time and work. Not to mention the cost of fixing water damage or mould. If a homeowner hasn’t had their home checked for possible roof valley damage lately, they should call The Duravex Roofing Group to set up an inspection or evaluation of their roof’s current state.

Please Note: The valleys of the roof may also be checked as part of a regular roof care check and inspection.