Category: New Roof
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Category: New Roof
Whilst you will not usually require planning permission to re-roof your home, you probably will need to apply for Building Regulations approval. If your property’s roof cannot be repaired or restored, then you will need to have the whole roof replaced. Prior to 5th April 2006, Building Regulations approval was only required if you were
Use eco-friendly materials when building or repairing your roof to help look after our planet and fight climate change. There are many different factors that should be considered when assessing how environmentally-friendly different roofing materials are. Here are some of the key questions you should ask yourself when searching for an eco-friendly building material. How
Make an informed decision about the best material for your roof by finding out more about the differences between tiles and slates. Your roof is your first line of defence against the elements, protecting you and your property’s structure from damp and damage. When choosing the right material for your roof, there are many different
Cheap slate roof tiles are durable, attractive and weather-resistant, making them an ideal material for garden DIY projects. Natural slate can add a stylish and elegant touch to your garden. Whilst buying beautiful natural slate garden products can be expensive, with a little bit of time and effort you can get the look for less
Your roof is one of your first lines of defence against the elements, so make sure that it is waterproof to prevent dampness leaking into your home. Without proper care and maintenance, you may find that your roof begins to let in moisture, causing dampness and threatening to damage your home’s structural integrity. There are
If you have a few extra slate tiles leftover at the end of your project, why not put them to good use with one of these creative craft projects. Rather than seeing your leftover slate roof tilesgo to waste or sit in a corner gathering dust, get creative and turn them into something beautiful for
There is a common belief that having moss or lichen growing on the roof won’t do any harm because it’s natural and we’re let to believe that everything natural shouldn’t cause a nuisance. Unfortunately, this isn’t the case with moss or lichen on roof tiles. If anything, having moss and or lichen attaching it to
If you are replacing your roof or building a roof from scratch then you may be lucky enough to be able to choose the material you want but this presents its own problems. Two of the more common tiles you see on roofs today are clay and concrete but which is the best one to
High winds and roofs have never been an ideal mix and little has changed even today. Whether you have a slate, concrete or ridge tiled roof, high winds have the potential to cause damage. The latter part of this year has already seen its fair share of storms the most recent being storm Diana which
The UK is becoming an increasingly stormy place to live in recent years particularly during the autumn and winter months. For homeowners the most likely area to suffer damage in a storm is the roof and the level of damage can of course vary depending on its severity and how exposed the property is. Here’s
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