Roofing

Find My Local Expert Rotted Fascia and Soffit Repair Rotted fascias and soffits are a relatively common problem for homeowners. Granted, you probably won’t encounter this problem more than a couple of times in your life (unless you are very unlucky when buying new property), but given how many properties are well over a few […]

Find My Local Expert Do I Need To Paint My Roof And How Often Should I Do It? There are many things we have to do as homeowners that probably never occurred to us before we stepped onto that property ladder, and painting our roofs is quite possibly one of those things. Of course, the

Find My Local Expert Flat Roof Drainage Systems Flat roofs are often the roof of choice for industrial and commercial buildings, and really any building that is a bit on the large side. They are a cost-effective solution, and, while they will rarely be called inspiring in the visuals department they don’t take anything away

Find My Local Expert Roof Inspection: When should you do it? The roof of a home can often be overlooked when it comes to regular maintenance and inspection. For many of us, if there are no tiles falling off or gaping holes letting the elements in, it is just assumed that the roof is fine.

Find My Local Expert Torch-on felt roofing: Advantages and Disadvantages Torch-on felt roofing is a roofing solution that consists of three layers of felt. It is applied by being rolled out across the roof and heated with a blowtorch, melting the lower layer of the felt and essentially welding it to the roof. This forms

Find My Local Expert How to Spot a Leaking Roof Like a Pro Few people appreciate just how damaging water can be until it finds its way into their homes in places it shouldn’t be. Water can achieve a great deal over long enough periods—you only have to look at the erosion of mountains to

Find My Local Expert Am I Allowed to Install Green Roofing in the UK? Also known as an eco-roof, or vegetative roof, green roofing is a layer of vegetation planted on a flat or sloped roof, and one that is growing in popularity for several reasons, many to do with sustainability and carbon reduction. The

Find My Local Expert Do I Need Planning Permission for a Flat Roof Extension? We’d like to give you a clear, unconditional answer to the question of whether you need planning permission for a flat roof extension, right here at the top of the post. Unfortunately, we can’t. There are situations in which no planning