How do you insulate a loft and slash your heating bills? Our experts explain what you need to know, the pitfalls to avoid, and offer tips on hiring a trusted builder. Your gutters should be sized according to local rainfall and roof area demands, with larger half-round or deepflow profiles increasing capacity. Maintain steeps falls towards the downpipes, adding extra outlets on long runs and using leaf guards or hoppers near trees, to keep gullies clear. Well-detailed eaves keep water away from the fabric of your home and protect the roof edge from wind and wildlife. Good choices reduce maintenance, prevent damp, and improve kerb appeal.
Natural slate roof tiles are made from fine-grained, foliated, homogeneous metamorphic rock derived from shale-type sedimentary rock composed of clay or volcanic ash. The fact that they don’t absorb water makes it unaffected by freezing temperatures. Installing a felt roof is an easy and cost effective way to protect a shed, garage, or flat roof. Roof felt is pliable and can be fitted nicely against pitched and curved roofs, it’s applied in layers and covered with a waterproof material which should give you upwards of 20 years protection. If you’ve got VELUX roof windows in your bedroom, you’ll know how great they are at making the room bright and airy. But of course, there are times of day when you want to adjust the incoming light or block it out completely ready for sleep.
At roof hips and ridges, dry-fix systems offer secure, low-maintenance ventilation and consistent finishes. A waterproof membrane system, such as Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer (EDPM) or modified bitumen, is installed to provide the primary water barrier. Another option for waterproofing is a pourable liquid PVC coating. Usually bought as a complete system, prices vary depending on the brand. We are major stockists of one of the world’s oldest and most durable building materials - lead!
Adding a porch to your home is a great way to create an extension onto your hall, providing some additional space for outdoor shoes/jackets, or just a nice welcome area to your home. A smart looking porch can add kerb appeal and therefore increase the value of your house when you come to sell. Patination oil is a white spirit based surface treatment that can be used to protect lead from lead carbonate forming. When newly fitted lead is exposed to moisture there will be a build up of lead carbonate on its surface. You can identify lead carbonate build up on lead as it shows as a soluble white coating.
Ridge tiles are the curved tiles that connect the pitched sides of the roof at the top to create the ‘ridge’. These ridged tiles, like all tiles, can become damaged in extreme weather conditions or simple wear and tear can weaken the mortar bond which then needs to be repointed. The job, while not technically too difficult, is made... Burton Roofing Group has signed a distribution partnership with Maris Saint-Gobain, to bring its Mariseal premium liquid-applied systems to the UK market.
Solar tiles or solar slates are pricier than conventional tiles but discreetly integrate photovoltaics, allowing you to enjoy solar power and lower your household bills. Wood shingles or thatch deliver beautiful heritage finishes, but require specialists in traditional crafts, and as such, can be an expensive roofing choice. Zinc has a refined, architectural look that naturally develops a soft patina, helping small marks fade. It’s durable, low-maintenance, and can be shaped for dormers, bay windows, and contemporary designs. When choosing a roof design, consider any local planning constraints, the existing house, and the desired interior volume. Every project is different, so these typical use scenarios are merely a guide.
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Our emergency roof repair service is available 24/7 throughout Southern England. A replacement becomes necessary when the cumulative damage outweighs the benefit of temporary fixes or when the roof has reached the end of its manufacturer's warranty period.
Our experts explain what you need to know, the pitfalls to avoid, and offer tips on hiring a trusted builder.
A replacement becomes necessary when the cumulative damage outweighs the benefit of temporary fixes or when the roof has reached the end of its manufacturer's warranty period.
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