Roofing Guides: Roof Tiles, Pointing, Flashing and Paint

Painter spraying a coating with an airless spray gun from an elevated work platform

November 9, 2026Dave Porter

Airless Spray Tips for Roof Painting: Graco Tip Sizes Explained

What the numbers on an airless spray tip mean, which sizes suit roof coatings, and how to keep tips and filters spraying cleanly.

November 9, 2026Dave Porter

Roof Sealant: What to Use on Tiles, Flashing and Leaks

Not every roof leak should be sealed. Here is which sealant suits tiles, flashing and penetrations, and when a proper repair is the better fix.

November 9, 2026Dave Porter

Roof Valley Replacement: Valley Iron, Valley Seals and Clips

Roof valleys carry more water than any other part of a tiled roof. Here is how to tell when one needs replacing and what goes into a new valley.

Concrete and terracotta roof tile profiles on racking in the Royce yard

November 9, 2026Dave Porter

Monier and Boral Roof Tile Profiles: How to Identify Yours

Monier and Boral tiles cover a huge share of Melbourne roofs. Here is how to identify the profile on yours and find a matching tile.

Whirlybird roof ventilator on a metal roof

November 9, 2026Dave Porter

Whirlybirds: Do They Work and Does Your Roof Need One?

How whirlybirds move hot, moist air out of a roof space, what the code requires for Melbourne roofs and how to fit one to a tiled roof.

Roof tiles stacked on the battens during a re-roof

November 9, 2026Dave Porter

What Is Roof Sarking and Do You Need It Under Tiles?

Sarking is the reflective membrane under roof tiles. Here is what it does, when the building code requires it and how to choose it for a Melbourne roof.

IRC Roof Protect, IRC Roof Refresh and RGL roof paint pails

November 9, 2026Dave Porter

Best Roof Paint for Concrete Tiles: Choosing a System That Lasts

The best roof paint for concrete tiles is a complete system: the right primer, a quality membrane and proper preparation. Here is how the options compare.