Category: Slates Roofs
Category: Slates Roofs
Slate is Too Expensive The most common gut-reaction when it comes to using slate is thinking that this stone is too expensive for a budget. On the contrary, slate can be affordable, with a range of options available to meet most budget requirements. With the recent entry of Chinese and Spanish slates into the British market, it
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
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
…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
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
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
…for UNESCO world heritage site status The Welsh slate quarry landscape in Gwynedd, North Wales is to be nominated for UNESCO World Heritage status. If the bid is successful, the area could join the likes of the Taj Mahal and the Great Barrier Reef on the list of the world’s most significant sites of outstanding
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