A Southerly Checklist: Ten Roof Checks Before Winter in Wellington
Wellington roofs do most of their hard work between May and September. Southerlies push rain sideways up under laps and flashings, gusts work at fixings, and short days mean...
Wellington Roof Notes is a small collection of plain-English guides for homeowners dealing with wind, rain and damp across the capital. Each piece looks at one common roof problem, what causes it and what to check before calling someone.
Latest guides
Why Valleys and Flashings Leak First on Wellington Homes
When a Wellington roof starts to leak, the cause is often not the main roof surface at all. It is the joins: valleys where two roof planes meet, flashings around chimneys and...
Gutters on Hill Sites: Leaves, Gradients and Overflow
Plenty of Wellington houses sit on slopes, surrounded by bush or mature trees, and their gutters have a harder life than most. Leaves, seed pods and pine needles fill them...
Lichen, Moss and Shade: Looking After a South-Facing Roof
South-facing slopes in Wellington get little direct sun for much of the year. Add damp air off the harbour and a few trees, and you have ideal conditions for moss and lichen. Many...
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Phone: 04 888 8218
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6 Kelvin Grove, Te Aro, Wellington 6011
Phone: 04 888 8218
Website: https://roofrepairwellington.co.nz/
View on Google Maps