Roofs in Weltevreden Park
Weltevreden Park was once the farm Weltevreden, which dates back to 1861 and was owned by the Smit family for over 130 years. The name means “well satisfied”. The old farmhouse, one of the oldest houses in Johannesburg, now stands inside the Gables Office Estate.
The local residents’ association describes today’s suburb as a valley of townhouse complex after townhouse complex, mostly built with room for trees and gardens. It has grown into a large suburb with several extensions.
Roofs in a complex are usually the body corporate’s responsibility, and roofs built at the same time tend to wear out at the same time. When one unit starts leaking, the neighbouring roofs are often not far behind, so it pays to check them together before the rains.
Worth checking on roofs like these
- Flashings and joins between units on complex roofs
- Gutters and valleys filled with leaves
- Tiles cracked by people walking on the roof
- Water marks on ceilings in top-floor units
- Sealant around skylights, vents and satellite brackets
