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Roofer insurance is important as it helps to protect you in case of injury or damage to yourself, a third party, your property, or that of others. At Trust A Trader, we provide our traders with an insurance service so that we can make sure that you and your customers feel safe and protected, no matter what happens. We know that nobody is better placed to tell you about the service that you can expect from a trader than their former customers. Once a trader is up and running on Trust A Trader, customers are invited to give us their honest opinion of the service that they received. In addition to a written review, customers are asked to rate their trader across six categories, including punctuality, quality and value. An overall star rating of up to five stars allows you to see, at a glance, how others rate the roofing services offered by the traders listed in our directory.
The JB Western Red Cedar Shingles from Marley are a lightweight roofing and cladding solution with a high degree of natural thermal insulation. Treated with MicroPro® clear preservative to retain the natural look of Cedar, they weather beautifully to blend into the natural environment. Cedar shingles are becoming an increasingly popular roofing material due to their sustainability advantages and natural... Slate is a natural material with unmatched technical features that will last well over 100 years. In fact, it’s usually the fixings and the supporting timbers that deteriorate before the slate tiles themselves.
To do this, you will need to access the roof... Over time your roof can become dirty from bad weather, build up of debris and moss. If you look after your roof and clean it regularly, you can avoid costly damage and degrading.
Everything should be clean and tidy before being handed over. To fix your materials to the roof, use corrosion-resistant nails or specified clips and graded battens, with a quality breathable underlay laid with proper laps and sealing. Green roofs are typically covered in sedum – a self-propagating succulent, or meadow flowers, which are grown in modular trays. They offer aesthetic appeal, aid biodiversity, and are sustainable. Green roofs may require structural checks due to their weight. Fibre-cement slates are a cheaper and lighter option that provide the same look.
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.
My contractor installed Presidential TL shingles on my roof, I'm extraordinarily happy with the result. My house has a Presidential Shake roof that’s about 22 years old. Great shape, love the shingles, holding up nicely. Specially designed for a solid foundation and seamless, secure installation working in tandem with the roof shingles for optimal sealing and performance.
A guide to fixing the felt roof on your shed With summer on the way, it might be time to fettle your shed, repair the roof and make that extra garden storage work for you. Whether you intend to use your shed  for tools, garden equipment, or even bikes, the extra storage will no doubt come in handy and... You might have seen our recent crazy ladders photo (above) and okay, we like a laugh, but here at BRM we take the ladder safety along with all health and safety for our customers very seriously. We know that roofing is a dangerous profession and that falls from height remains the biggest cause of life-changing injuries and death at work. In this article we are going to outline why you want to use breather membrane in your build, and how to select the best roofing company one for purpose. A breather membrane helps the building to breathe and release moisture trapped inside, while protecting it from the elements.
When it comes to cool roof systems windows and blinds, VELUX knows a thing or two.