THE HUMBLE ROOF
The humble roof: hardworking, hardwearing, and absolutely essential, but it’s unlikely to get your pulse racing.
One of the main problems we are up against in this industry is that roofing is not even the slightest bit sexy. Nobody invites the neighbours round for a glass of wine and a guided tour of the new roof they’ve just had installed, “What do you think of these gorgeous little chimney flashings, Diana, I found them in the most divine homeware shop up in Tauranga. And the gabling was half price at Mackenzie & Willis…”
Roof neglect, it’s out there, and it’s getting worse by the day.
Your roof is just there, exposed to the elements year after year, and doing its job of keeping your house watertight without complaint. By dint of its height, and, to be honest, the fact that it’s a little bit boring, your roof regularly misses out on the water blasting and tender loving care that walls are privy to, and as a rule, nobody pays their loyal and unflagging house lid the slightest bit of attention until it springs a leak or devolves into an Airbnb for the local rat population.
We specialise in repairing and replacing old rooves.
This is where Iain and the team at DCM Roofing come in, utilising their years of experience to rectify decades of oversight. DCM Roofing aren’t interested in new builds, they specialise in repairing and replacing old roofs, and they’re the best in the business. Iain has been in the industry for over 25 years, and to be honest, the fact that he manages to work in relative harmony with not one but all three of his sons is an impressive feat in itself!
Roof Armageddon is just a few years away.
Iain warns that roofs built in Christchurch in the seventies are a ticking timebomb (Colorsteel, for instance, only has a lifespan of approximately 40 years), so by the time DCM gets the call to deal with a leaky roof, some of the more neglected cases are simply too far gone. Iain is happy to do any repairs that he can, but he may gently suggest that it’s time for a replacement, as realistically, the application of a band-aid in the form of patching iron, replacing tiles, or nailing down flashing will only serve to postpone the problem.
Short-term pain for long-term gain.
While the cost of a new roof is not insubstantial, paying $15k for a repair, only to fork out $30k further down the line for a full replacement makes no financial sense, and it is something that the team at DCM sees all too often.
At the end of the day, a watertight roof is not a ‘nice to have,’ it’s an absolute essential, as water can severely damage your insulation, joists, walls, and electrical wiring. A leaky roof also provides a cosy home for pests, and there’s nothing like listening to a family of rats partying inside your bedroom walls to keep you awake at night.
The roofing company recommended by builders all over Christchurch.
The majority of DCM’s repeat business comes from builders who have worked with Iain personally. They respect him both for his workmanship and the fact that the roofing specialists at DCM Roofing are a one-stop shop, installing their own flashing, skylights, spouting and log burners, as well as providing scaffolding as needed.
Remember, even the sturdiest roof can’t last forever, and take it from us, there are few things more alarming than water seeping from your light fittings in the middle of the night! So beat the rush, give Iain a call on 0274455597 and get the expert team at DCM Roofing to perform an inspection of your Colorsteel, galvanised iron or tiled roof today. Even if it’s too late for an effective patch repair, we can start the planning process for a full replacement, and the team at DCM Roofing guarantee quality workmanship that will go the distance.