Category: Roof Repairs
All Slates Blog
Category: Roof Repairs
Installing the right type of ridge tile will provide a neat, attractive and waterproof finish to your roof. Ridge tiles add the finishing touch to your roof. Not only do they neatly finish your roof’s aesthetics, they also help to seal any gaps at the points where your tiles join to make your roof more
In the midst of Storm Ciara, we take a look at what you can do to prepare your roof when there is storm on the way. Next time there’s a big storm on the way, don’t batten down the hatches until you’ve checked that your roof is safe and secure. Whilst the UK usually escapes
Does your property need a new roof? Here’s how much you should expect it to set you back. Replacing your property’s roof is an expensive job, so it’s always best to seek advice from an expert on whether a new roof is necessary or if your existing roof could still be repaired or restored. Signs
…Which is the eco-friendliest option? Worried about your roof’s environmental impact? Discover which of these common roofing materials is the eco-friendliest option. To understand the environmental impact of your roof it’s important to consider several factors including the way the material was extracted and how the product was manufactured and transported. Here’s a quick guide
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
The UK’s slate industry had its heyday during the industrial revolution, but since the rise of cheap, man-made materials in the 20thcentury the industry has diminished significantly. Whilst many of the UK’s slate quarries have now closed their doors, there are still a few quarries in operation up and down the country producing beautiful, high
Slate is a strong and beautiful natural material that can be used for a variety of purposes around the home. Most of the slate in the world is mined in order to be made into roof tiles due to its durability and excellent weather resistance. Slate is also popularly used indoors as floor and wall
The landscape of North Wales has been irrevocably changed by the roaring success of region’s slate industry in the 18thand 19thcenturies. Slate from the region is some of the highest quality in the world, and during the industry’s peak it was being shipped all around the world. It is even said that Welsh slate “roofed