Many homeowners, including the author of this article, give little or no thought to their roof or its maintenance until they have problems. Often the first signs of a problem are a leak or a damp … read more
Replacing Guttering
When a roof is being repaired and scaffolding is up it makes sense to consider repairing or replacing the guttering as well. How much will it cost to replace guttering? Well that depends … read more
Choosing A Roofing Company
Choosing A Roofing Company
In our experience, roofing companies that carry out re-roofing to an existing domestic property tend to be quite small and local or regionally based. Many are family affairs where their reputation in … read more
Safe Working On A Roof
Safe Access Is Crucial When Working On RoofsSafe working on a roof is not an add on to roofing work. It's an essential. Whilst a roof repair can look simple, if it has to be carried out at roof height … read more
Roof Construction Explained
A Guide To Roof Construction – Part 1
Most homeowners only have to consider repairing or replacing a roof once in their lives so getting to grips with what it involves and how much it … read more
Pitched Roof Construction – Part 2
Part 2 of this four part Guide To Roof Construction covers pitched roof tiles, basic pitched roof designs, cold and warm pitched roofs and pitched … read more
Pitched Roof Detail – Part 3
Part 3 of the four part Guide To Roof Construction covers pitched roof detail: roof ridges and ridge tiles, roof hips and hip tiles, roof valleys, … read more
Flat Roof Construction – Part 4
This is Part 4 of our Guide To Roof Construction. It covers flat roof materials and flat roof construction of warm and cold roofs. Also See:Part 1 … read more