There’s much said about ‘downsizing’ homes.  Some people are even moving into ‘tiny’ homes only marginally larger than a caravan. But if you’ve spent an extended family holiday camping or caravanning, you’ll know the relief of being back home with more breathing room for everyone.  Because living like sardines in a can for long periods can be quite vexing.

But perhaps your family home feels too small too.

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How to get prepared for installing insulated roof panels

Insulated roof panels have gained a great deal of popularity in recent years.  And for good reason.

Being a prefabricated unit with roof, ceiling and insulation already built in, as well as being lightweight and easy to install, there is no need for the roof installation process to be ‘layered’. That means that once the roof is up, it’s finished—you don’t need to spend extra time insulating, installing a ceiling or painting it.  Or maintaining it.

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Getting your home ready for this summer.

Summer’s coming. And that means more time to spend with family and friends in and around the home. But are you reluctant to plan a big outdoor get-together because you have no wet-weather or scorching-hot-sun contingency to shelter all your guests? Or do you just want an extension for your home so your whole family can enjoy more room?

If you are thinking of extending your home with more undercover space where you can get protection from the strongest sun rays and have shelter from the rain, insulated roof panels are likely the answer for you. It’s a great way of adding value to your property and a stylish way to create new living spaces in and around your home.

But does it sound too time-intensive, complicated, or expensive? Well actually, it’s none of these.

As with many things, materials and technology have come a long way in recent years, and in the case of insulated roof panels, you can get highly durable, quality weather-resistant panels for just $52 ex GST per linear metre. That makes it cheaper than just about every other type of roofing panel of its kind.

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