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Getting the roof pitch on a building right is crucial for many reasons including health and safety but it also makes a big impact on the overall style and design of your home.

Read on for more details on why roof pitch is so important, the main pros and cons of both pitched and flat roofs, and a quick look at the suitability of different roofing materials for low and high pitched roofs as well as flat roofs.

Whether you’re looking to reroof a large stable block or small tack room, the likelihood is that you require something that is easy to fit and low cost. Afterall it is essential that you minimise disruption to your beloved horses and save every penny for feed, farriers and the other costs that come with being an equestrian.

Before you buy roofing sheets for your stable, there are several things you must consider to prevent any nightmare delays or unexpected costs.

What happens when plywood gets wet? Can you still use it and what’s the best way to dry it out?
This article will answer all those questions and will also run through an explanation of the different classes of plywood and what they mean.

Whether you’re planning to replace an existing flat roof or are adding an extension with a flat roof, picking the right materials is vital. These materials will adorn your home for decades to come and are responsible for the prevention of any nightmare leaks from popping up!

With such a vast range of tiles available it’s difficult to know what kind to look at when you’re renovating or building a new roof. And because the roof material that you use is so important you want to make sure that you make the right choice as it will impact the entire success of your build.
In this article we’re going to take a look at the benefits that a clay tile can offer you.

Ikea is famed for selling chipboard furniture and kitchens made from chipboard were all the rage back in the 50s but are we beginning to see the decline of Chipboard/particle board or low-density fibrewood as it’s also known?

Most people know what plywood is and turn to it for renovation and DIY projects, but what about OSB – what is this and what can you use it for? Is it better than plywood or should it be used for different projects entirely?

We’ll cover all this and more in this product review.

Shockingly a recent survey has exposed that Brits spend an average of 22 hours per day indoors, equating to 90% of our day under the glare of artificial light! This means that we’re missing out on the essential benefits that natural daylight brings us, including vitamin D, a natural uplift and the chance to harmonise with nature, not to mention fresh air!

An easy way that we can introduce more sunlight into our lives without having to adjust our lifestyle is by introducing a roof lantern into our home.

If you’re tiling a roof for the first, second or third time it can be tricky to work out how many tiles you need for the project which is why we’ve taken the hard work out of it and created a nifty Synthetic Tile Calculator to help you.

Do you need a new ladder but aren’t quite sure what type of ladder would be best for your day job?

Here’s a quick review of the different types available and their pros and cons.