FAQ
What if it rains?
We check Metservice daily and will communicate with you if there are any delays due to the weather.
How long does a Re Roof usually take?
Dependent on the size and complexity of your roof, generally a 120m2 or less home would take 3 – 5 days and anything above 200m2 would take 5 – 10 days. Please note scaffolding installations and dismantle is included in each quote unless already provided.
Are you Rotorua local?
Yes, we have been roofing in the Bay of Plenty since 2010, Rotorua since 2012 and been in business since 2014.
What are your payment terms?
On quote acceptance we generally require 50% of the total invoice 2 weeks prior to job commencement, with the remaining 50% due on job completion.
What are your payment methods?
We accept bank transfer, cash or credit card.
Which areas do you Service?
Rotorua, Taupo, Tauranga and the surrounding areas.
Gable
A gable is the triangular portion of a wall between the edges of interesting roof pitches. They have two sloped sides that come together at a ridge, creating end walls with a triangular extension, called a gable at the top. The shape of the gable and how it is detailed depends on the structural system used, which reflects climates, material availability and aesthetic.
Bargeboard
A bargeboard is a board fastened to the projecting gables of a roof to give them strength, protection and to conceal the otherwise exposed end of the horizontal timbers or purlins of the roof to which they were attached.
Valley
This is where the internal angle forms and meets the two roof surfaces. A metal tray is installed here where it directs water to the gutter.
Underlay
This is where building paper is laid over the purlins or under the battens to capture moisture. This is required under the New Zealand building code 3064 for all lightweight roof installations as a condensation barrier.
Trusses
These are the support beams which form the structure of your roof.
Soffit/Eaves
This is where the outside of your house structure overhangs to the edge of the roof.
Ridge
This is the topmost horizontal part of your roof where the two opposite sides of the roof meet.
Re-Roof
This is the process of replacing your current roof with a new roof by removing the entire roof before installing a new roof with new materials.
Rafters
These are framing timbers that support the roofing material.
Pop Top
This is where the second storey of your house protrudes from the main roof.
Pitch
This is described as the slope or angle of your roof surface.
Hips
This is where two roofing surfaces meet at an external corner of the roof.
Flashing
These are pieces of sheet metal used to cover and protect certain joints and angles of your roof, generally used around walls, chimneys and bargeboards to eliminate leakage’s.
Dormer
This is a vertical window which protrudes on a sloping roof.
Batten
These are made of timber and support, position or fix your roof in to place, generally used with tiles.
Fascia
This is made of steel or timber, they are fixed to the rafter ends where a gutter system can be attached.
Purlin
These are made of timber and support, position or fix your roof in to place.