Whether building a new house, restoring an old roof or repairing your current one, it is important to be aware of what makes your roof reliable, energy-efficient and safe.
Roof sarking is a flexible membrane installed underneath the exterior roofing material. Sarking is primarily used to reduce issues with condensation, moisture and water vapour, all of which can cause serious problems in your roof and roof cavity.
Most people understand what insulation is and its role in your roof however, many have not heard of sarking.
To put it simply, roof sarking is generally the big green or blue sheet you see being installed on a roof underneath the exterior roofing material (e.g. tiles or metal).
Roof sarking is usually made with a reflective foil and non-permeable material.
This helps to reflect heat and provide insulation while also ensuring external moisture and contaminants do not get inside your roof.
When installed correctly, roof sarking acts as a layer of protection against rain and other airborne contaminants leaking into or building up in your roof.
Other benefits of installing roof sarking, include:
One of the key benefits of roof sarking is it prevents unwanted moisture, vapour, and mould build-up.
Firstly, if there are any gaps or breaks on your roof, any moisture that gets through will hit the sarking and run down into your gutters. If there was no sarking, the water could potentially leak into your roof cavity, causing all kinds of moisture and mould problems.
Sarking provides another layer of protection against smoke, ash, hail and other flying debris.
Additionally, sarking can also protect against dust and other contaminants coming in through your roof in an urban setting. Airborne dust can be particularly irritating and even cause respiratory or cardiovascular issues.
Sarking improves safety in bushfire prone areas by providing a secondary layer of protection against flying embers entering your roof in the case of a bushfire.
If you are in a bushfire prone area, there are mandatory requirements for buildings to meet bushfire safety requirements. Check with your local council or fire service to check if you need sarking as part of your building’s safety requirements.
Roof sarking is relatively easy to install and helps to protect your property from the elements and keep it dry at the start of a build or while the roof is still being installed.
Installing sarking can greatly improve the energy efficiency of your home.
All new Australian homes must meet minimum energy efficiency requirements, and sarking can definitely help.
Sarking’s reflective sheeting helps reflect heat away and reduce heat flow through your roof. Combining this with a high-quality insulation solution will help reduce your emission and energy bills all year round.
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I would like to remove the sarking from my roof space to do preparation for future insulation work. I would like a quote for removal if possible . Job address is
7 Doran Place Tumbi Umbi NSW 2261.
Feel free to give me quote to 0404282190 for more details