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Top story · Local · 12:55

Storm Damage Roof Claims: Evidence Your Insurer May Need

Severe weather is a reality of life in South-East Queensland. From ferocious summer supercells sweeping across Ipswich and Brisbane to coastal gales and intense hail battering the https://elliotanlt432.evergrovio.com/posts/what-property-managers-need-to-know-about-roof-maintenance Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast, severe storms can compromise your roof within minutes. When disaster strikes, lodging an insurance claim is typically the first step toward getting your home secur

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Civic · 19:20

A Guide to Strata Roofing Responsibilities in Queensland

Navigating strata property maintenance in South-East Queensland requires a clear understanding of state legislation, body corporate bylaws, and property plan classifications. Given the subtropical storm seasons, intense UV exposure, and frequent heavy rainfall experienced across Brisbane, the Gold Coast, and the Sunshine Coast, roofing systems endure substantial environmental stress. Determining whether a roof repair, replacement, or maintenance task falls to the body corpo

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Council · 17:22

Emergency Roof Tarping Guide for Severe Cyclone Weather

Cyclone season in Queensland officially runs from November to April, and while South-East Queensland sits south of the region most commonly hit by severe tropical cyclones, we are far from immune. Ex-tropical cyclones, East Coast Lows and intense storm cells regularly bring destructive winds, torrential rain and flying debris to Brisbane, the Gold Coast, the Sunshine Coast, Ipswich, Logan and Moreton Bay. When a roof is damaged, a properly installed tarp can be the differen

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Watch · 17:20

How to Repoint Tile Ridges Before the Storm Season Hits

Cracked or missing pointing around roof ridge caps can let wind-driven rain enter and may indicate that the caps need attention. In South-East Queensland, intense thunderstorms, heavy rainfall and strong winds make pre-storm roof maintenance particularly important. Arrange an inspection before the warmer, wetter months so there is time for repairs and proper curing between rain events. Understand Pointing and Bedding Ridge caps cover the junctions where t

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