Category: Winter Roofing
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Category: Winter Roofing
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
Flat roofs can by their nature be problematic. While sloping roofs will allow rain and snow to run off, a flat roof will allow snow to settle and ice to form while any imperfections can allow rainwater to seep into the roof and cause damage. Spotting the signs of damage however isn’t always easy, so
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
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
While roofs made from any material including slate can suffer damage there are a few myths to watch out for if you are ever approached by a rogue roofing contractor. Your roof needs to be replaced because the nails have corroded If someone advises you to replace an entire slate roof because nails have corroded
Slate, being a natural material, will vary in many ways although there are standards to conform to in the production of slate tiles for buildings. Slate is made up of layers of sediment over billions of years and this allows it to be split and cut to size according to how much profit the quarry
If you have a slate roof, the chances are you won’t need to worry too much about replacing your roof but you may be surprised to hear that the position and pitch of your roof can influence how long your roof lasts. Flat roofs for example can be problematic because it doesn’t allow debris to
Slate is a highly durable roofing material that will last more than a lifetime. Installing a slate roof, however, can be expensive so it is important to understand what type of slate should be used according to the type of roof you have. With this in mind, here are three things you should know when
Ok so some of these things may be a little beyond the budget or they may not pass local planning permission in some areas, but all of them will give a whole new dimension to you existing home. With space getting more restricted at ground level, we are seeing some really innovative ways to adapt
It’s easy to get confused over which roof type you have with so many different options that depend on the type of property you have. If you are investing in reclaimed slate, then it will certainly be useful to know what type of roof you have. So from flat to steep pitches and everything in
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