Guttering has a simple job to perform, and the installation of it is also a relatively simple affair. However, it’s easy to get wrong. Badly fitted gutters won’t perform their job properly and will end up costing you in the long run. The components of a guttering system...
Left to their own devices with no external influence, roof tiles will last a lifetime without cracking or breaking. However, the fact they live outdoors means they are exposed to things that can break them. If you’ve ever had a broken roof tile, you’ll know the...
The purpose of your roof is to keep your home dry and temperate. Your roof needs to be able to withstand a wide variety of weather conditions if it is to function effectively and protect your home. We have taken a look at some of the...
Your roof tiles have a huge impact on the overall appearance of your home. Yet with so many options on the market, it can be difficult for homeowners to select the right tiles for their roofs. Here we take a look at the different types of...
Buying a new roof isn’t as exciting as buying the latest smartphone with an edge-to-edge display and under-screen fingerprint sensor, but advancements are being made in structure and materials to make roofs better than ever. These constant advancements in roofing technology mean roofs built a decade...
Mosses won’t kill you, but they can cause multiple problems for a roof. We’ve seen first-hand how moss can clog and bring gutters down, and how it can grow behind pointing and lift it away, causing a leak. By no means is having moss on your...
Keeping your guttering in good condition is important because gutters are expensive to replace, but annual maintenance isn’t. Plastic gutters are around £35 per linear metre, while cast iron gutters are around £60 per linear metre. The average cost of replacing and installing new guttering is...
Moisture issues in your home can be caused by leaking pipes, rising moisture in your basement and of course, a leaky roof. In the case of a leaky roof, we call this penetrating damp because it penetrates the roof itself. Penetrating damp is caused by water...
For around 200 years, slate has been one of the most popular roofing materials in the Western world. A slate boom occurred in Europe in the 1870s which made it so. This is a natural, foliated, homogeneous metamorphic rock mined all over the world with...
You might not think about them too often, but your roof and gutters are the only reason your home and place of work are habitable spaces. Contrary to popular belief, roofs and gutters aren’t maintenance free either. To continue to perform properly, they need maintenance to...