August 20, 2011
Choosing a roofing contractor can be a tricky business. It’s always worth going with a recommendation, but if you have to start from scratch, you’ll need to be prepared to ask potential contractors a few questions before you sign an agreement. References It’s always a good idea to ask potential roofing contractors for references. If [...]
August 19, 2011
Flashing is used on a roof when a roof line joins with a vertical surface such as a chimney or other building elevation. It’s critical to get the flashing right in any repair or new installation as it’s commonly the flashing which is the first point of failure. The flashing is used to stop water [...]
August 18, 2011
Using Velux windows is a great way to get more light into your home. They can be fitted in the roof line of your main roof or even your extension roof and they are not too difficult to fit. More and more people are reaping the benefits of fitting roof windows into their home. Not [...]
August 17, 2011
Many roof leaks are quick to fix, you just need to know what you are looking for and have the right tools to fix the problem. Perhaps the most common problem with a roof is a broken or slipped slate. Over time slates can degrade and any that have minor imperfections can crack. The nails [...]
August 16, 2011
Roofing sheets are being used with increasing frequency on a whole host of different types of roofs across the UK. Whether it is the roof on your home, your garage roof or your garden shed roof, choosing the right type of roofing sheet can make the difference between the roof leaking and it remaining leak [...]
August 15, 2011
When you are constructing a new roof, you need to take into consideration a few key factors which the roof will have to comply with. These include things such as providing resistance to heat loss, resisting inclement weather and being able to support loads put onto the roof. Roof loading It might not be at [...]
August 14, 2011
The first places to wear on any roof structure are the roofing valleys. The roofing valleys are where two pitched roofs meet and channel the rainwater to the gutter below. If the valley has a small crack or minor damage, you can usually instigate a repair quite easily using a liquid bitumen sealer available online. [...]
August 13, 2011
Many people will baulk at buying a house if it has a flat roof. This is most likely due to the bad press they have received over the last couple of decades. Most of this can be put down to poor workmanship and materials, meaning these roofs had a short lifespan and inherent problems with [...]
August 12, 2011
A roof should be well ventilated to stop damp causing damage to timbers. To get enough air through a roof, it’s important to use vents in the roof line to allow air to flow freely through the structure. Flush tile vents One of the most commonly used vents in a roof is a simple tile [...]
August 11, 2011
Making sure that your roof is well maintained should stop inclement weather causing problems such as a leak. One point on your chimney that is particularly susceptible to damage or water ingress is the chimney. If your roof leaks, the first place to look is usually around the chimney. There are three places to check [...]