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With plenty of rainwater management systems to choose from, here’s a guide to help you find the right steel Lindab guttering for your next project. With over half a century of experience in guttering products, Lindab is one of the most well-known manufacturers in the UK and a firm favourite with our customers. We’ve been delighted to supply CUPA H12 roof slate tiles to NJS Roofing for a new village hall in West Sussex as part of the Oakford Homes development, via our Southampton Depot.
That’s where the VELUX range of blackout blinds comes in... VELUX roof windows can be a highly effective way to bring more natural light into any home. With a skylight or solar window, you can breathe new life into even the darkest rooms. But dirt and debris can build up over time – stopping that light from getting in.
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 coating 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.
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 one for purpose. A breather membrane helps the building to breathe and release moisture trapped inside, while protecting it from the elements.
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Edilians’ technical support receives many interesting and diverse questions. John Mercer, Technical Roofing Consultant, has answered below some of the more common roofing questions. Can I use tiles below the manufacturer’s minimum recommended roof pitch? Using tiles below their minimum recommended roof pitch increases the risk of water ingress through the tiling, which in...
Flat roof coating extensions are more popular than ever! They make a home feel spacious and provide that essential extra space for a growing family. While the benefits are clear, you need to consider how the flat roof extension will affect light in the rest of the house. Then how your structure can best incorporate windows to compensate. Natural slate roof tiles - a perfect roofing material!
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.