Overview

A number of Australian Standards have been developed to guide the building and construction market place. The primary aim of these standards is to ensure safety,

efficiency and affordability in Australia. The term ‘standard’ can be referred to as a document that defines basic

guidelines, rules, and detailed technical terms for activities accepted in a specific industry.

Many building and construction standards are stated in safety regulations such as

the ‘Building Code of Australia". This indicates that undertaking work precisely as specified as regulation code is mandatory.

Some of the basic examples of Australian Roofing Standards include:

All product standards associated to roofing

Testing techniques associated to roofing

Waterproofing (both internally and externally)

Installation rules for smoke detectors

Product standards

Design standards

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The General Design Standards for Roofing Access Systems in Australia The requirement for a safe workplace under the ‘Australian state OHS legislation’ is

applicable to roofing access system. Hence, it is the liability of the workplace controller to certify this happens.

Australian states have ‘OH&S’ Regulations and Codes of practice. These regulations

specify comprehensive requirements for prevention from fall. The legislation demands a complete evaluation of risk in line with the control hierarchy. This is

quite different for prevention from fall regulations.

Climate Zones

The Australian Roofing Standards are oriented towards satisfying provisions and ensure minimum requirements for roofing materials. The insulation regulation is

precisely based on eight climate zones of Australia. It is crucial to select the appropriate insulation for each building application.

Special considerations should be made to comply with requirements for:

Fire and safety

Acoustic ratings

Minimum energy efficiency

Many different types of building materials are available for roofing these days.

These are widely used as thermal as well as acoustic insulation. Most of these materials are known for their distinctive appearances and exclusive characteristics.

The performance levels are different too. The materials used for roofing should be precisely measured and tested for compliance with Australian Roofing Standards.

Australia is made up of 8 States (Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland, South

Australia, Western Australia, Northern Territory, Tasmania, ACT) and these standards apply nationally. If you are looking for contractors in your area to see if

they follow the standards simply Google "Roofing" plus your state or capital city. For Brisbane Roofing Contractors you can contact Masterbuild Roofing for full

details on their qualifications and experience.

Energy Efficiency The basic objective of the Energy Efficiency standards application is to minimize

‘Greenhouse Gasses’ emission. The major aim is to use less energy in residential and commercial buildings for cooling and heating.

The objective can be achieved by:

Enhancing lighting, heating, and cooling performance

Minimizing services sizes

Minimizing service usage

Building services use gas electricity and as energy for cooling, heating, ventilation, lighting, and hot water supply. This process releases ‘greenhouse gas’ to the

atmosphere.

Rating The basic ‘6 Star Energy’ Rating of a commercial or residential building is

determined by the roof design and other parts of building structure such as floors, windows etc. This rating is awarded out of 10 stars. If the star rating is higher, it is

a guarantee for higher energy efficiency. It also defines building comfort. Energy rating will not consider fixtures of a house and its appliances.

Fire Standards The roofing standards and regulation does not cover properties of insulation fire

with respect to its type.

Roof Installations in Australia

A roofing structure is meant to go through a lot of abuse in its entire lifespan. It

has to go through climatic changes, withstand the harsh impact of snow, rain, hail, heat etc. Falling of branches is also responsible for damage of roof.

Ignoring signs of ageing and damage can lead to long term problems. Hence, it is

crucial to hire professionals to ensure preventative measures and a rigorous maintenance program. It is a fabulous way to ensure longevity of roof. Installing a

new roof definitely makes sense.

Here are some more reasons you should consider new roof installation as compared to maintenance of the existing one:

No Leaks

Leaking roofs are a primary cause that forces most building owners shift to a new building. The leaks can result in slips and falls to those living in it. Incidents

related to slips and falling off may result in litigation worth millions of dollars for store managers. Sometimes, the leakage is not visible from the outside. This

results in mold growth which is a primary cause of health hazard and allergies to occupants. Calling a professional for leak repairs will help you deal with the

problem.

External Repairs It is necessary to take care of external repairs such as replacing shingles and

damage caused by excess water build up in the building. If these repairs are not attended on time, they will continue to increase. The leaks will become a common

issue. Moreover the problems caused by constant leaks will result in higher costs.

Under these circumstances, it is crucial to install new roofing rather than considering a patch up for the problem. New roofing installation is cost effective.

Warranty

Old roofing may have exceeded the warranty life it came with if at all it was

offered with one. New roofing installations from a reputable company will ensure you high quality materials and extended warranty. Hence, most of your major and

minor repair costs will be added to the warranty. Some companies also offer warranties to cover regular inspections of roof and determine problems before

they could cause havoc.

Increasing Your Property Value Most building owners wish to get best value for the property when they sell it. This

is also the reason they don’t mind spending thousands of dollars to beautify and modernize the premises. The more appealing it is to the buyers, higher the price

paid. Unfortunately, many home owners tend to neglect roofing. They underestimate the significance of installing a new roof. Did you know there are

proportions that can be utilized to measure renovations and their capacity to

deliver ROI (return on investment). New roofing installation is termed as one of the best renovations especially to increase the overall value of property value. This

helps homeowners retrieve higher percentage of whatever is spent during the renovation.

If you are looking forward to get rid of leaks, regular repairs, or enhance property

value, it is time to hire a reputed roofing contractor and install a new roof.

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