Recent content by thomop

There is not much difference between the two tips. Using heat reflective paints you would go for the larger tip. Heat reflective paints do work, although manufactorers may exagerate thier effectiveness. Any good quality roof primer may be used. You will need to pressure clean with a separate...

Spray Cheif Hi there. I am a roof restorer. I fond that the best unit is a spray cheif. They are about $3800 new. We use a wagner sprayer setup. Cheers, Phil

Hi guys, i was just wanting to get your thoughts about extending a house (2nd story) situated on a busy rd, with the plan to subdive and put a townhouse down the back. As we like our current location (aprt from the busy rd) we are thinking about putting a high fence up and putting a...

Hi Tom, I brought in Maidstone 3 years ago now for its fairly central location. I find that having to travel to all areas of melbourne, Maidstone is perfectly situated. There are regular buses that run to Totenham and West Footscray station, with trams trams also in the area. I have...

Onthemove, I disagree with you. I think that peoples opinions with this subject will have no effect what so ever on anyone posting in this forums ability to purchase a property. I think that people interacting on this site are "doing their research". Just my thoughts.:confused:

Heat resistant metal roof coating Hi there Francesco, It is actually not an extremely hard process to coat a flat deck metal roof with paint. The heat resisting paint really does work. Over time, the products will become slightly less effective as it fades. It would take 10+ years for...

Hi guys, Thanks alot for the feedback guys. We have been doing alot of thinking and have just about decided that we are going to make a complete change and move to Eltham:confused:. Big blocks, huge renovated house, bushland surroundings and only < 30 mins from city. The only draw...

Because we only origionally had 480 to spend. Now we are using a different method in obtaining finance.

Hi guys, Went went to an auction in East Keilor on the weekend and missed out on a place that sold for low 500's. Our mortgage guy says we can buy a place to value of about 600K. We want be close to freeway access and in a quiet area as we have 3 children. Also want good capital growth...

My question is really can you allow for a smaller property block when it is positioned near to a large oval and parkland? Or should the block size always come into consideration when buying a property. Even when a house price seems elevated and yet on a smaller block.

My wife and i have 3 children under 5 years and live in maidstone but on a busy road (in a lovely house). We are looking at east keilor/airport west but wont be upgrading our house. Do you think maidstone prices will continue to rise more than a house in east keilor? Such a big decision! We...

I forgot to mention, we are adding much more content to this site in the comming week. Stay tuned for the products we will have on show case. Also, please enquire if you are looking for a cooling option for flat deck tin roofs, and cement tiled roofs as we specialise in barrier heat reflective...

hi there, My name is Phil Thomson from Guardian Roofing here in Melbourne. Nxt Cool Zone and Sheild Coat are not bad products. We have introduced some overseas products which work very well and are slightly more cost effective. They will soon be availible to Aussie roof restoration...