Choosing material for a roofing project is not a decision any good tradie takes lightly. We are talking about what’s going to sit on your customer’s roof for the next 15 years, you want to make sure it’s up to the task. That being said, it’s not rocket science. When it comes to choosing a roofing material that is going to go the distance for your customer, all you have to do is ask yourself the right questions.
- Where were the materials made?
We all want to do our part to support the hard-working Aussies in the local industry. That’s why suppliers will go out of their way to tell you their products are ‘Australian Made’. More often than not what this actually means is that while the product was put together in an Australian factory, the materials are from overseas. This is not just cheating Aussie’s out of work, it’s also cutting corners on quality. At Superior Panel, we work closely with our mates at BlueScope Steel to provide our customers with the highest quality roofing while supporting the Aussie Industry.
- Will your roofing material withstand local conditions?
We all know the weather here in Queensland can be pretty wild. With tropical storms one day and searing heat the next, your customer needs a roof that can handle a challenge. At Superior Panel, we use BlueScope steel because we know it’s been tried and tested against tough Aussie conditions and proven it’s up to the task.
- How much should you spend?
While it is sometimes tempting to cut corners and buy a cheaper material of a lesser quality, this is not a risk you want to take when it comes to roofing. At the end of the day, a roof made using low-quality material will only cost you more in the long run. As a builder or an installer it might also tarnish your reputation. That being said, just because you want to use a high-quality material, that shouldn’t mean you should have to pay through the nose for roofing. While some companies will charge significantly more to use BlueScope on your roofing project, this doesn’t have to be the case. At Superior Panel, we keep our overheads relatively low which means you can get high-quality Australian steel for a reasonable price.
- What are other people saying?
When it comes to choosing roofing material it is worth doing your research and asking around. What are other people saying about that product? If you can get a few personal recommendations for a particular material, that is as good as any ‘guarantee’ a company salesperson will give you. At Superior Panel we know our products are made from the highest quality BlueScope steel that has been tried and tested in some of Australia’s harshest conditions, but we don’t need you to take our word for it. Go on, ask around.
Whether you are working on a personal project or looking for a roofing material that you can bet your professional reputation on, simply ask yourself the above questions and you can’t go wrong.