If your greenhouse roof is cracked, leaking, yellowing or simply past its best, it’s time to work out what to do next.
Often, a roof replacement is the simplest solution but the practical steps of choosing the right materials and making sure they�... Read More
If your conservatory is freezing in winter, unbearably hot in summer and/or annoyingly loud when it rains, the roof is usually the reason. Most UK conservatories were built to maximise light, not to control heat or sound, so they often end up f... Read More
If you’re looking to bring natural light and/or ventilation into a flat roof extension, garage or other area with a non-pitched roof, the first thing you’ll notice is that the industry can’t decide what to call the products.
One website says "... Read More
Polycarbonate is very popular as a roofing material for lots of reasons. It's a tough thermoplastic with enough flexibility to absorb impact without cracking, even in colder weather - which is why it usually outperforms materials like PVC, acry... Read More
A timber pergola looks great in the garden, but most are built with an open top - perfect for summer, not so useful when it rains.
The answer? A quick roofing job to transform it into a more usable year-round structure. If the structure is... Read More
Garage roofs fail for all sorts of reasons and if you’re here, you’re probably trying to work out whether you need to fully replace it or it’s just a quick fix, what materials are best and most cost effective if you do need to replace i... Read More
When water starts dripping inside a garage, the first assumption is usually that there’s a leak. But more often than not, it’s actually condensation - a common problem in cold, damp weather, and one that affects sheds in much the same way.
Gar... Read More
Corrugated bitumen sheets are one of the more straightforward roofing materials to work with if you're not a roofing specialist - this guide will help you work out what you need to prep, what the general installation steps are and whether it's re... Read More
It’s that time of year when the weather really starts battering your home and garden.
But while your house might be the main concern, don’t ignore those other domestic, non-residential builds.
Sheds and outbuilding roofs aren’t the same as yo... Read More
There are many roofing jobs that are best left to the professionals – house roofs, large garages, anything that needs scaffolding or structural work.
But not every project is that complex. If you're looking to re-roof a shed, lean-to, greenhouse ... Read More
A lot of garages in the UK are getting on a bit and leaks are an unfortunate but common headache. Some leaks can be patched by a confident DIYer with simple products, but whether you should undertake it yourself will depend on a few things.
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If your shed roof has had it and you’re thinking about DIY re-roofing but have little to no experience, this guide will help you work out what’s involved - from checking whether the structure is sound and getting to grips with how different sh... Read More
