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<item><title>Bushfire (BAL) and wind ratings for a new roof: what AS 3959 and AS 4055 change about the job and the price</title><link>http://localhost:4173/costs-and-rules/bushfire-wind-rating-roof-requirements/</link><guid>http://localhost:4173/costs-and-rules/bushfire-wind-rating-roof-requirements/</guid><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><description>How your site's bushfire attack level and wind classification affect roof and cladding materials, fixings, tie-downs, ember protection and cost in Australia.</description></item>
<item><title>Combustible cladding rules in Australia after 2019: what changed and what it means for houses and apartments</title><link>http://localhost:4173/costs-and-rules/combustible-cladding-rules-australia/</link><guid>http://localhost:4173/costs-and-rules/combustible-cladding-rules-australia/</guid><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><description>The post-Lacrosse and post-Grenfell cladding reforms in Australia, the ACP restrictions, state rectification programs, NCC external wall rules and what they mean for owners.</description></item>
<item><title>How to compare three roofing quotes like for like (with a worked comparison)</title><link>http://localhost:4173/quotes-and-checklists/compare-roofing-quotes-like-for-like/</link><guid>http://localhost:4173/quotes-and-checklists/compare-roofing-quotes-like-for-like/</guid><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><description>Line up re-roof quotes in Australia on the same scope, area and inclusions, adjust for missing items and payment terms, and decide on value rather than headline price.</description></item>
<item><title>Do you need council approval or a building permit to replace a roof in Australia?</title><link>http://localhost:4173/costs-and-rules/council-approval-re-roofing/</link><guid>http://localhost:4173/costs-and-rules/council-approval-re-roofing/</guid><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><description>When a re-roof or re-cladding job needs planning approval, a building permit or a certifier in Australia, with heritage, bushfire, structural and material-change triggers by state.</description></item>
<item><title>Defective roofing work: statutory warranties, time limits and how to get it fixed</title><link>http://localhost:4173/problems-and-sources/defective-roof-work-statutory-warranties/</link><guid>http://localhost:4173/problems-and-sources/defective-roof-work-statutory-warranties/</guid><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><description>The warranties that protect homeowners against defective re-roofing and cladding in Australia, how long they last by state, and the step-by-step process to get defects rectified.</description></item>
<item><title>Home warranty insurance for roofing work: thresholds and cover by state, including Victoria's 2026 change</title><link>http://localhost:4173/costs-and-rules/home-warranty-insurance-thresholds/</link><guid>http://localhost:4173/costs-and-rules/home-warranty-insurance-thresholds/</guid><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><description>When home building compensation, home warranty or home indemnity insurance must cover a re-roof in Australia, the value thresholds, cover limits and how to check a certificate.</description></item>
<item><title>How to measure roof area in square metres: plan area, pitch factor and waste, with worked examples</title><link>http://localhost:4173/quotes-and-checklists/measure-roof-area-pitch-factor/</link><guid>http://localhost:4173/quotes-and-checklists/measure-roof-area-pitch-factor/</guid><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><description>Work out your roof surface area for a re-roof quote in Australia using the plan area, a pitch factor table, hips, valleys and waste allowances, with arithmetic shown.</description></item>
<item><title>Paying for a new roof: savings, home loan redraw, personal loans and contractor finance compared</title><link>http://localhost:4173/quotes-and-checklists/paying-for-a-new-roof-finance/</link><guid>http://localhost:4173/quotes-and-checklists/paying-for-a-new-roof-finance/</guid><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><description>The main ways Australians pay for a roof replacement, what each costs over time, worked repayment examples, and what to check before signing any finance offer.</description></item>
<item><title>Re-roofing vs roof restoration: when a restoration is enough and when it wastes money</title><link>http://localhost:4173/costs-and-rules/re-roofing-vs-roof-restoration/</link><guid>http://localhost:4173/costs-and-rules/re-roofing-vs-roof-restoration/</guid><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><description>How to tell whether a tiled or metal roof in Australia can be restored or needs replacing, with signs to check, illustrative costs and a worked ten-year comparison.</description></item>
<item><title>Disputing a declined roof claim: internal complaints, AFCA and the evidence that works</title><link>http://localhost:4173/problems-and-sources/roof-insurance-claim-disputes-afca/</link><guid>http://localhost:4173/problems-and-sources/roof-insurance-claim-disputes-afca/</guid><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><description>How to challenge a home insurer's decision on a roof or storm claim in Australia, from internal dispute resolution to AFCA, with timeframes, evidence and a worked example.</description></item>
<item><title>Roof replacement cost per square metre in Australia: price factors, comparison and 2026 rules</title><link>http://localhost:4173/costs-and-rules/roof-replacement-cost-australia/</link><guid>http://localhost:4173/costs-and-rules/roof-replacement-cost-australia/</guid><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><description>What sets the price of a new roof in Australia, illustrative per-square-metre ranges for steel, tile, restoration and asbestos jobs, and the rules to check in 2026.</description></item>
<item><title>Roof replacement mistakes to avoid: 12 failure patterns and what they cost</title><link>http://localhost:4173/problems-and-sources/roof-replacement-mistakes-to-avoid/</link><guid>http://localhost:4173/problems-and-sources/roof-replacement-mistakes-to-avoid/</guid><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><description>The most common and expensive mistakes Australians make when replacing a roof or cladding, from missing sarking to unlicensed contractors, with illustrative costs and how to avoid each.</description></item>
<item><title>Roof replacement quote checklist: from first inspection to final payment</title><link>http://localhost:4173/quotes-and-checklists/roof-replacement-quote-checklist/</link><guid>http://localhost:4173/quotes-and-checklists/roof-replacement-quote-checklist/</guid><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><description>A step-by-step checklist for getting, checking and signing a re-roof or re-cladding quote in Australia, with what to ask, what to verify and when to pay.</description></item>
<item><title>Roofing deposits, progress payments and contract terms: the legal limits in each state</title><link>http://localhost:4173/quotes-and-checklists/roofing-deposit-progress-payment-limits/</link><guid>http://localhost:4173/quotes-and-checklists/roofing-deposit-progress-payment-limits/</guid><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><description>Maximum deposits for re-roofing and cladding contracts in NSW, Victoria, Queensland and WA, how to set progress payments, and what a written roofing contract must include.</description></item>
<item><title>Does my roofer need a licence? Builder and roofing licence thresholds by state (2026)</title><link>http://localhost:4173/costs-and-rules/roofing-licence-thresholds-by-state/</link><guid>http://localhost:4173/costs-and-rules/roofing-licence-thresholds-by-state/</guid><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><description>State-by-state licence and registration thresholds for roofing and cladding work in Australia, how the job value is measured, roof plumbing rules and how to check a register.</description></item>
<item><title>Roofing problems and where to get help: regulators, tribunals and ombudsmen by state</title><link>http://localhost:4173/problems-and-sources/roofing-problems-where-to-get-help/</link><guid>http://localhost:4173/problems-and-sources/roofing-problems-where-to-get-help/</guid><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><description>Which body handles a leaking new roof, an unfinished job, an unlicensed roofer, a denied storm claim or a door-to-door scam in each Australian state, and the steps to take first.</description></item>
<item><title>Storm chasers and door-knocking roofers: warning signs, your cooling-off rights and who to report to</title><link>http://localhost:4173/problems-and-sources/storm-chaser-roofing-scams/</link><guid>http://localhost:4173/problems-and-sources/storm-chaser-roofing-scams/</guid><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><description>How door-to-door and post-storm roofing sales work in Australia, the Australian Consumer Law rules for unsolicited agreements, the 10 business day cooling-off period and reporting options.</description></item>
<item><title>Roof storm damage vs wear and tear: what home insurance covers and how to make the claim</title><link>http://localhost:4173/problems-and-sources/storm-damage-vs-wear-and-tear-claims/</link><guid>http://localhost:4173/problems-and-sources/storm-damage-vs-wear-and-tear-claims/</guid><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><description>How Australian home building insurers decide whether roof damage is a covered storm event or excluded wear and tear, what evidence helps, Code of Practice timeframes and repair-or-replace decisions.</description></item>
<item><title>Tile to Colorbond re-roof: a full worked cost example with every line item</title><link>http://localhost:4173/quotes-and-checklists/tile-to-colorbond-worked-example/</link><guid>http://localhost:4173/quotes-and-checklists/tile-to-colorbond-worked-example/</guid><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><description>An illustrative line-by-line cost build-up for replacing a concrete tile roof with pre-painted steel on an Australian house, including GST, deposit, insurance and finance.</description></item>
<item><title>Tile vs Colorbond roof: cost, weight, heat, noise and lifespan compared</title><link>http://localhost:4173/costs-and-rules/tile-vs-colorbond-roof-cost/</link><guid>http://localhost:4173/costs-and-rules/tile-vs-colorbond-roof-cost/</guid><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><description>How a pre-painted steel roof compares with concrete and terracotta tiles in Australia on price per square metre, structure, heat, noise, bushfire, wind and maintenance.</description></item>
<item><title>House cladding replacement cost in Australia: fibre cement, weatherboard, steel and render compared</title><link>http://localhost:4173/costs-and-rules/wall-cladding-replacement-cost/</link><guid>http://localhost:4173/costs-and-rules/wall-cladding-replacement-cost/</guid><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><description>Illustrative per-square-metre costs to re-clad an Australian house, how to measure wall area, the extras that add up, and asbestos, bushfire and approval checks.</description></item>
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