A roof alone represents around 5% of the value of your house, so it is important to make the right choices of materials, profiles and colours.
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Roofing Information
It is most likely you’ll give high priority to the choice of interior paints, tiles or carpets for your home, but what proportion of the overall value do they represent?
A roof alone represents around 5% of the value of your house, so it is important to make the right choices of materials, profiles and colours. Choosing a roof is an important decision - don’t leave it to a third party. Your choice of roof will affect you while living under it and have a significant effect on the re-sale value.
Whether building new or considering re-roofing, you should consider these 3 main points:
Materials
Profile (shape)
Colour
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Roof Maintenance
There is no such thing as no maintenance when it comes to roofs. Although your roof is structurally guaranteed to perform its function for 50 years*, there are still some things to look out for when it comes to caring for and maintaining your roof.
The number one maintenance issue is cleaning the gutters, downpipes and valleys of your roof. Gutters, downpipes and valleys can become easily built up with debris such as leaves and twigs from trees. Anyone who lives anywhere near a wattle tree knows how easily they can clog up your roof, even from a considerable distance.
When gutters, downpipes and valleys become blocked, you get a build up of water that overflows back into your roof, which can create an enormous amount of water damage. This kind of build up also represents a potential fire hazard, as dry leaves and twigs are extremely combustible. This is easily preventable by a regular check to make sure your gutters, downpipes and valleys are free of debris. You should try to check and clean your roof at least once a year, twice if you live in a particularly tree lined area.
Every five to seven years you should have your roof structurally checked by an expert tradesperson. If the structure of your roof has moved slightly, this can create enough cracking to dislodge some of the pointing and you may get a roof leak. Also, falling branches, hail, people throwing balls or other objects onto your roof, or just walking on the roof incorrectly, can all crack, break or dislodge tiles.
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Locate a Roofing Specialist
CSR Roofing Specialists are professional roof tilers that perform the installation of Monier and Wunderlich roof tiles in Australia. The relationship between CSR Roofing and our Specialists was born from our shared desire to offer Australian homeowners the highest quality roofing products and installation. This partnership combines the excellent service of seasoned Roofing Specialists and CSR's 100 years of experience in the roofing industry, so you can rest assured in the quality of your new roof.
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History and Structure
The origins of our products
Concrete Tiles
The first concrete tiles were made in 1844 by Adolph Kroher in Bavaria, Germany. The tiles were plain grey and were produced at a rate of 150 per day.
Clay, Terracotta Tiles
The earliest have been traced to China and dated 2,700BC.
Two differently shaped tiles were required to create a roof. The 'under-tile', wide and curved and the 'over-tile', narrow and semi cylindrical.
The under-tile sat on its curve, hollow side up. The over-tile was inverted and placed over the vertical joints of two 'under-tiles'. Europe adopted a version of this tile and called it the 'Spanish Tile'. The 'Spanish' over and under tiles were the same shape.
The Greeks developed their own pattern of over and under tiles. They are also given credit for the first European single lap tiles dated approximately 1,000 BC. The Romans adopted the Greek design which spread throughout their Empire.
The French Pattern tile called 'Marseilles' was based on a design created by the Gilardoni Brothers in 1850. The Societe des Tuileries et Ceramiques were a group of Marseilles tile manufacturers who developed the Gilardoni Brothers' design and marketed large numbers of the new interlocking tile, which was available in grey for Europe and red for 'tropical' climates.
The Monier Story
In the middle of the 19th century Joseph Monier, a commercial gardener, experimented with wire reinforcement for his concrete flowerpots. He perfected his invention, patented it and in 1867 exhibited the result at the Paris Exposition.
His invention was acquired by a German company in 1885 and subsequently developed into an entire system for reinforced concrete in the construction industry known as 'Das System Monier', or 'Monierbuilt'. Although Joseph Monier did not die a rich man, his name became well known throughout Europe.
The name Monier came to Australia in 1901 by way of another German, who established a concrete pipe manufacturing business at Darling Harbour in Sydney using the Monier patent.
The business went through many changes until, in 1936, Cement Linings Ltd was formed and became the foundation of the Monier Company. The company name changed to Monier Limited in 1979, by which time the company had many businesses associated with the building and construction industry, including many concrete tile factories.
The name Monier was first used for concrete tiles in 1948 when factories were established at Villawood in Sydney and Canberra, but over the years its use extended across Australia and New Zealand.
The Wunderlich Story
Ernest Wunderlich migrated to Australia in 1855 followed shortly after by his two brothers, Alfred and Otto. In those days, the Wunderlich's were importers of pressed metal ceilings. However, in 1892, when a consignment of terracotta roof tiles arrived in Sydney from the south of France and the consignee could not be found, the Wunderlich brothers purchased the consignment. These tiles were called Marseille, after the port from which they were exported.
World War I disrupted the supply of tiles from France, but by this time the Marseille tiles were in great demand. The Wunderlich brothers recognised this as a timely opportunity. They began manufacturing their own version of the tile leading them to build a tile factory in Sydney in 1916, and a tile accessory plant in Melbourne.
By 1957, the Wunderlich Company had 18 clay tile factories throughout Australia and New Zealand, while continuing to manufacture other building products such as their pressed metal ceilings. There are currently two Wunderlich clay tile factories in Australia - Rosehill in Sydney, and Vermont in Melbourne.
In 1969, CSR acquired the Wunderlich clay roof tile manufacturing business. Monier purchased Wunderlich in 1983. Monier in turn was 100% acquired by CSR Ltd in 1994.
Presently, CSR Monier Wunderlich produces Monier concrete tiles from seven plants and Wunderlich terracotta tiles from two plants, servicing the whole of Australia and New Zealand.
PGH Bricks and Pavers
About PGH™ - then and now
Building with Australia for more than 100 years
For the past century, PGH™ has worked hard to build a name as strong, credible and durable as the products we make; and today we are proud to be one of Australia’s leading manufacturers of quality clay bricks and pavers.
PGH™ started from very humble beginnings towards the close of the nineteenth century when Maxwell Porter began a roof slating and terracotta tile business in Sydney. When imports from Europe were not enough to satisfy demand, Maxwell Porter joined with David Gailbraith to establish a terracotta roof tile plant. In the mid nineteen hundreds, Porter and Gailbraith Ltd, a public company, was formed and nine years later, merged with Hansen Consolidated Industries Ltd, a company with building and allied industries interests. And so, Porter, Gailbraith and Hansen became PGH Industries Ltd.
Part of the bigger picture
Since then, a myriad of acquisitions and mergers saw PGH™ joining the Zacuba brick and Monier Roof Tile businesses in Australia, and the Monier Brickmakers brick and roof tile business in New Zealand in a joint venture between CSR and Redland PLC (UK), culminating in 1995 with PGH™ becoming fully owned by CSR, Australia’s second oldest listed company.
As a division of CSR’s House of Brands, alongside Monier & Wunderlich Roof Tiles, PGH Bricks & Pavers™ is part of a company that is providing Australia with complete building solutions and packages.
Experience the PGH™ difference
At PGH™, we understand that the choice to build a home is one of the most important decisions a person can make. We pride ourselves in being able to help with this process and offer customised options and solutions which enable you to build the home of your dreams.
Experience the PGH™ at one of our Selection Centres where professional Colour Consultants will help you design your individual external colour solution.
Our vision is refreshing
We are passionate about clay bricks and pavers and the opportunity to contribute to the building industry with innovative, cost effective and environmentally friendly products and systems. We are committed to leading the market in providing a fashionable range of bricks and pavers to support our vast mix of customers.
Our plants
PGH’s plants in Australia produce an extensive range of bricks and pavers to suit residential, architectural and commercial applications. Modern equipment and technology has made it possible to keep up with demand and deliver standards of colour and textural consistency equal to any in the world.
We have plants located in:
Queensland at Cooroy and Oxley
New South Wales at Horsley Park, Cecil Park and Schofields
South Australia at Golden Grove
Service Categories
Bricklayers, Building Supplies, Pavers, Roof Repairs, Roofing
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