Leaks & Storms
Why your tiled roof only leaks in heavy rain
Wind-driven rain is the most common reason a Mackay tiled roof leaks only during storms. Here's how it happens and how to find the source.
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Roof Resources
Understand what's going on with your roof
Plain-English guides to the most common tiled-roof problems we see in Mackay — what causes them, how to spot them, and what a proper repair involves.
Tiles & Mortar
Cracked ridge cap mortar: why it fails and what re-pointing fixes
The mortar sealing your ridge caps cracks and washes away over time. Here's why it happens in Mackay and what re-bedding and re-pointing involve.
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Tiles & Mortar
Cracked and porous roof tiles: the leaks you can't see from the ground
Hairline cracks and porous concrete tiles soak up water and leak in the wet season. Here's why they're so easy to miss on a Mackay roof.
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Tiles & Mortar
Slipped roof tiles: how a single tile exposes your ceiling
As Mackay homes settle and timber moves with humidity, tiles slip out of their grooves. Here's why it happens and why ground-level checks miss it.
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Maintenance
Blocked roof valleys: when your roof's drainage turns into a dam
Leaf litter blocks the valleys on Mackay tiled roofs, forcing storm water sideways into the cavity. Here's how valley overflow leaks happen.
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Compliance
Cyclone wind clips: is your older Mackay roof properly fixed down?
Tiled roofs in cyclone regions must be mechanically fixed with clips or screws. Homes built before the mid-1980s often aren't. Here's what that means.
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Moisture & Mould
From a small drip to mould: why slow tile leaks get expensive
Even a minor tile leak traps moisture in a hot Mackay roof cavity, breeding mould and rotting timber. Here's why a small repair shouldn't wait.
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