Without adequate ventilation, your roof space can heat to above 60 degrees in summer (yikes!). This heat will transfer through your ceiling and into your house, but installing a whirlybird will help keep your home cooler.

Gutters quietly go about their job year after year, directing rainwater away from your roof, walls and foundations. But when something goes wrong, a small leak can soon become a bigger problem.

If you want to reduce your environmental impact, here are 7 benefits to choosing a metal roof.