North Bondi runs up towards the headland and takes the ocean weather head on. Salt, wind and storms shape every roof here, and the art deco flats that give the suburb its character come with their own flat roofs and parapets.
Exposed roofs take more wind than sheltered ones. Ridge capping, flashings and edge tiles are the first things to lift, and once one piece moves the next storm finds it quickly.
Salt settles on the roof every day, not just when it rains. Screws, gutter brackets and valley irons corrode first, so fixings near the water need checking more often than inland.
Many North Bondi flats have flat roofs hidden behind a parapet. Water drains to a few outlets, and when one blocks the roof fills like a tray. Clear outlets and sound parapet cappings keep the units below dry.
Most of the flat buildings are strata. We send photographed reports and clear quotes to the committee or the building manager, and plan the work around residents.
Yes. We work with strata committees and building managers, and every quote comes with photos so the committee can see the problem before it approves the work.
It can be slowed. Regular rinsing, clear gutters and fixings rated for coastal exposure make a big difference to how long a roof near the water lasts.
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