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When planning a new build or replacing an old roof, the style you choose will shape not only the look of your home but also how it performs in vast weather conditions. In Christchurch, Canterbury and the West Coast, roofs have to cope with high winds, driving rain and occasional snow. The right design sheds water quickly, resists uplift, protects

Planning a new build or renovating an older home often involves decisions you may not have thought about before, such as the roof pitch, meaning the angle at which your roof slopes. Roof pitch measures how much a roof rises vertically over a given horizontal distance. In New Zealand, this is usually expressed as a ratio (such as 1 in 4) or in

Being a homeowner isn’t always easy. One of the biggest decisions you may face is how to look after your roof as it ages. Got a leak and you are wondering should you patch it, or replace it entirely? It can be an agonising choice with serious cost implications. To help you decide on the best solution, here are five

As a homeowner, you might have heard horror stories of shoddy builders or dodgy roofing companies leaving behind leaky, substandard roofs. To help you steer clear of these “cowboy” roofers, we’ve put together some handy tips on vetting your roofing contractor. Shoddy builders often cut corners or lack proper training, which can leave your roof in a state of disrepair.

If the state of your roof is looking a bit grim, but your financial situation is also stretched and you might be tempted to do small roof repairs rather than invest in a full roof replacement. In some cases, a short-term patch job can buy you a few more years. However, this can also be just a temporary bandage on

At Huston Cross, we know Christchurch roofs and gutters inside-out. From our decades of experience, we have compiled this list of 8 big reasons why getting a new roof and new spouting to go with it is a decision you won’t regret, especially if your home was built in the 90s or earlier, or if you live in coastal Canterbury.Even