Shale Grey Colorbond Roof & Skylights in Frenchs Forest NSW

Project Description

Colorbond Roof & Skylight Installation in Frenchs Forest NSW

This is a photo of the completed roof of an addition to a home in Frenchs Forest, NSW. The roof was finished with Shale Grey Colorbond corrugated metal roofing. Skylights were also installed on the new portion of the roof to provide additional natural light.

I completed a roofing job on a home addition in Frenchs Forest. The client had three requirements for their new roof. They wanted a roof that would match their current roof, be able to withstand the weather of Sydney, and allow more light into the addition.

We used Colorbond corrugated roofing in Shale Grey. It’s a light, neutral colour that suits both modern and traditional homes, and the corrugated profile gives a clean, classic look. Whether it’s a house extension or a full Colorbond roof replacement Sydney homeowners can rely on, Colorbond steel is lightweight, durable, and built for Australian conditions.

In addition to bringing in additional natural light through the installation of skylights in the new portion of the home, we also added skylights in the roof. Skylights can provide enough natural light during the daytime to reduce the reliance on artificial lighting, which helps create a brighter and more open feeling within the room. Each skylight has been installed with correct flashing and sealant to ensure the roof remains sealed against water penetration at each opening.

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Scope of Works

Supply and installation of Shale Grey Colorbond corrugated roof sheeting
Skylight installation with correct flashing and waterproofing
Ridge capping and flashings
Full site clean-up on completion

Project Details

Location: Frenchs Forest, NSW
Project Type: House Extension Roofing
Roofing Material: Colorbond Corrugated Steel
Colour: Shale Grey
Extras: Skylights for natural light
Completed by: Prestige Roofing Solutions
The completed roof is both clean and sharp. The skylights have significantly enhanced the brightness of the new area.

Why Choose Us

Since 2011 we have been licensed, and we are trusted throughout Sydney. Our team uses top-notch products, provides warranties on all of our work, and treats every customer’s roof as if it was their own.

FULLY LICENSED & INSURED: On each assignment, we are fully covered with public liability and workers’ compensation insurance.

7-Year Workmanship Guarantee: Our labour is backed on all new installs.

Quality Materials: Colorbond, BlueScope and other established suppliers.

Always On Time: We turn up when we say we will and keep you updated.

Colorbond & Skylight Specialists: Fitted properly, sealed properly, first time.

Free Inspection & Quote: Clear, itemised, in writing before any work starts.

Our Clients Love Us

"We'd been ignoring a stain on the ceiling for months, telling ourselves it was probably nothing. Turned out a section of flashing had come loose in a storm months back and water had been getting in slowly the whole time. Prestige Roofing Solutions came out, found it within the hour, and had it patched and sealed by the end of the day. No lecture about how long we'd left it, just got on with fixing it. Six months on, not a sign of it coming back."

"Booked a roof clean mostly because the moss was starting to bother me, not because anything was actually wrong. Didn't expect much difference honestly, it's just cleaning, right? But the colour came back so much better than I thought and the guy pointed out a couple of loose tiles while he was up there that I'd had no idea about. Got those fixed on the spot for a bit extra instead of finding out about them in the next storm."

"Gutters were overflowing every time it rained hard, water running straight down the side of the house near the foundation. Had someone else quote it a year earlier and just never got around to booking it. Prestige Roofing Solutions came out, cleared everything, found a section that had actually started to sag away from the fascia, and fixed that too. Hasn't overflowed since, even in that big storm we had a few weeks back."

"New build, needed the roof done properly before we moved in. The builder's roofer fell through last minute and we were stressed about finding someone reliable on short notice. Prestige Roofing Solutions fit us in within the week, communicated clearly the whole way, and the finish is honestly better than what our builder's original guy did on the last place we owned."

"Had a leak that three different people couldn't find. One guy just told us to reseal the whole roof, which felt like guessing at our expense. Prestige Roofing Solutions actually traced it back to a cracked ridge cap, fixed just that one section, and it cost a fraction of what we were braced to pay. Wish we'd called them first instead of last."

"Wanted a carport built that actually matched the house instead of looking like it was bolted on as an afterthought, which is what happened to our neighbour's. They asked about the roofline and colour before quoting, not after, and built it to actually sit with the house properly. Get compliments on it more than I expected to."

"Put off getting skylights for years because a mate's place ended up with a leak around his within a year of installing them. Asked a lot of annoying questions before committing and got straight answers every time instead of being brushed off. Been two years now, zero issues, and the extra light in that hallway has genuinely changed how much we use the space."

"We're pretty far out so a lot of places don't bother coming this way for smaller jobs. Prestige Roofing Solutions didn't blink at the drive and turned up on time anyway. Fixed a batten issue that had been on our list for way too long, told us honestly it wasn't urgent but worth doing before winter, no pressure to add anything else on."

"Full Colorbond reroof after the old tile roof started dropping bits of broken tile into the yard, which was becoming a genuine hazard with the kids running around out there. Timeline they gave us at the quote stage was the timeline we got, no blown-out schedule, no excuses. Roof looks sharp and I stopped worrying about the yard."

"Gutter guards had been on the to-do list since we moved in, mostly because I was tired of climbing up there every few months. Should've done it years earlier honestly. Clean install, no mess left behind, and I haven't been back up that ladder since."

"Storm came through and took a decent chunk of tiles with it, right before we were expecting family to stay for the holidays. Called around, most places quoted a week or two out. Prestige Roofing Solutions got someone out within two days and had it properly sorted before anyone arrived. That kind of response when you actually need it matters more than any ad."

"Our roof was over twenty years old and starting to look it, faded tiles, a couple cracked from a hailstorm a few years back. We got quotes from three places and honestly the other two felt like they were trying to talk us into a full replacement we didn't need. Prestige Roofing Solutions suggested a restoration instead, walked us through what that actually involved, and it came in at less than half what the replacement quotes were. Looks like a new roof now."

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Frequently Asked Questions

Straight answers to help you make the right decision for your home.

Why choose Colorbond corrugated roofing for a house extension?

The weight of colorbond steel is light, it’s durable and has little maintenance. Corrugated is a common style of roofing that matches other roofs, making it good for additions.

What colour is Shale Grey Colorbond?

Shale Grey is a very soft, light-grey color. It looks great on many types of home exterior such as brick, render or weatherboard, as well as being compatible with both light and dark colored trim.
tlets, poorly installed roofs, and/or general aging. Water may accumulate and spill over the edge if there is a build-up of debris.

Will skylights cause leaks?

There is no risk to installing a skylight if it is done correctly. However, there may be risks associated with poor flashing and sealing. We install every skylight with the proper flashing and waterproof materials to ensure that the roof remains water-tight.

Can skylights be added to an existing Colorbond roof?

Yes, depending upon the structure of your roof and where it is located, we can install skylights as part of a brand-new roof, or as an addition to your current roof.

Do you service Frenchs Forest and the Northern Beaches?

Yes. We cover Sydney and surrounding suburbs, including Frenchs Forest.

Do you offer a warranty?

The manufacturer covers the materials of our new roof installations with a separate warranty, and we provide a seven-year warranty for all workmanship associated with those installations.