Upon discovering a leaky roof, most homeowners will have it repaired as quickly as they can. But homeowners that aren’t wise to the dangers of a leaky roof can take longer to take action, so today, we’re going to go through the dangers of a leaky roof to hopefully make such homeowners get their leaky roof repaired as quickly as possible.
If you take a look at some of the many flat roofs we have installed or look at any other flat roof, you will find that some of them do not have traditional drainage systems in place.
Roof windows are an effective and stylish way of letting more natural light into your home and if you are considering having roof windows installed, such as those from Velux, then you may want to know whether or not you need planning permission to install them.
Roofs are sealed from the outside. So if you have a birds nest in there, there’s been a failure in the materials somewhere for birds to get in and nest.
Your roof is the main part of your home that keeps the elements out. As such, any repair work or renovation work must be performed by a competent individual or a trustworthy and reputable roofing company. But how do you choose a roofer?
We often get asked how much a new roof costs, and our answer is always the same – it depends on its surface area, the type of products needed, the location of the roof and the type of fittings needed.
Roof leaks are tough to diagnose and they can cost thousands to repair. If you have a roof leak, it may not be as bad as you think though. Most roofs that leak do so because they have worn out or have been damaged over time.
If you are re-roofing, you may have to apply for building notice. The rule is that when more than 25% of a roof is to be removed and replaced, you must upgrade your insulation to the current Government regulations.