Marrickville mixes old residential streets with industrial areas, so the roofs we see range from century old cottages to large metal warehouse roofs. Each has its own weak points.
Many cottages and semis have a low pitch lean-to over the kitchen or bathroom. Where it meets the main roof or the back wall, flashings crack and water gets in, and a pitch that is too low lets rain back up under the sheets.
Semi detached houses often share a box gutter or a valley down the middle. A blockage on one side affects both homes, and the repair is easier when both owners know what is happening.
Large metal roofs in the industrial areas have long box gutters, many fixings and often old skylight sheets. Rusted screws, blocked outlets and brittle sheeting are the usual problems, and the job is planned around a working business.
Original corrugated iron and terracotta are still common on the older homes. Worn sheets, loose fixings and soft pointing are repaired so the roof keeps its original look.
Yes. Many Marrickville homes are reached from the back lane. We plan the setup around the access and protect the property and the neighbours while we work.
Yes. Box gutters and outlets on large metal roofs are cleared and checked, and we report anything that needs repair before the next heavy rain.
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