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Is the roof original?

11 years ago
I know that colorbond is rated to last longer than many roofing styles. I would guess this house is 100 years old so I doubt the roof is original but the color is so perfect for the time period, it's confusing. http://www.hindmarshroofing.com.au/Products
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    11 years ago
    last modified: 11 years ago
    Thank you for your observations. The house is 125 years old, the main roofing has been renewed in colorbond however the bull- nosed verandah is original but the stripes re-painted. As you know the curving steel [ now Custom Blue orb] is a thicker gauge hence it lasts longer.
    Regards
    Patrick
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