Roofing in Lynfield: 1970s Tile & Decramastic Roofs
Decramastic and concrete tile repairs, restorations and re-roofs for Lynfield's 1960s and 70s homes.
Roofing in Lynfield
- Mostly 1940s-70s homes
- Hillside sections
- Bush and trees
- Harbour edge
Lynfield is a hilly residential suburb between Blockhouse Bay, Mount Roskill and Hillsborough, running down to Lynfield Cove on the Manukau Harbour. It has a well-known secondary school, quiet cul-de-sacs and plenty of bush in the reserves and gullies toward the coast. It feels settled and suburban, and the roofs mostly belong to the same generation of houses, which makes their problems fairly predictable.
Homes in Lynfield
Lynfield was largely developed through the 1960s and 70s, so most homes are from that period: brick veneer and weatherboard, single storey or split-level, often with a garage tucked under. Some 1980s houses filled the remaining gaps. Many original families have moved on, and the houses are now being renovated by new owners. Infill on larger sections has added newer houses, but the 1970s character still dominates.
The roofs we work on here
Decramastic and concrete tiles are the typical originals, with long-run iron on some later houses. Decramastic in Lynfield is often well past its best, losing chip, rusting along the lower edges and leaking where tiles have been walked on and cracked. Concrete tiles go porous and mossy, especially under trees. Low-pitch roofs over split-levels and garages can leak at their junctions. Long-run re-roofing, tile restoration and targeted repairs are the main jobs. Garages under the house often have their own low roof or deck, which gets forgotten until the ceiling below starts staining.
Weather and exposure
Lynfield's slopes facing the Manukau catch south-westerly weather, though not as fiercely as the most exposed headlands. The bigger local factor is the bush. Homes near the reserves and gullies get leaf litter, shade and moisture, so moss grows quickly and spouting blocks. Roofs on open, north-facing streets dry faster and mostly need protection from sun fade. Closer to Lynfield Cove, coastal trees add their own seasonal drop of leaves and flowers.
Typical roofing jobs in Lynfield
- Re-roofing a 1970s split-level home from decramastic to long-run, with new junction flashings
- Restoring a concrete tile roof with moss treatment, ridge re-pointing and protective coating
- Replacing cracked decramastic tiles and sealing leak points around a garage roof junction
- Installing gutter guards and clearing downpipes on a home backing onto a bush reserve
Services most asked for here
- Roof RestorationCleaning, ridge re-bedding and re-coating tired concrete and clay tile roofs.
- Roof ReplacementTile-to-metal re-roofs when tiles are porous, brittle or beyond economic repair.
- Roof RepairsCracked tiles, slipped ridges, worn valleys and leaks around chimneys and flues.
- Gutters & SpoutingReplacing original spouting and downpipes that have rusted, sagged or split.