Bitumen is a popular roofing material that has been incorporated into a plethora of different structures for many decades now. The various properties it benefits from have led it to be widely used on sheds, garages, lean-tos and more in both rural an...
Wearing the correct safety footwear is essential in workplaces such as building sites, warehouses and kitchens. Although they keep you safe, they’re not always the most comfortable to wear! Here are some top tips to stop your steel toe boots from h...
Whilst the incredible durability of slate is one of its primary advantages, it also makes slate roof tiles one of the more challenging roofing materials to work with, especially for novice DIYers. When undertaking a slate roofing project, you may fin...
If you are thinking of selling your home or even just researching ideas for a newbuild property, doing your homework when it comes to increasing property value is the fundamental first step....
When it comes to fitting insulation, following the right steps is vital – you can lose up to 25% of heat through your roof – a whole quarter of the energy you pay for disappearing through the top of your house!...
When it comes to flashing, there is rarely anything better than lead. Commonly use around chimneys, vents, windows or anywhere else a horizonal run abuts a vertical surface (otherwise known as an Apron), lead serves to both prevent leaks and stop rai...
Green roofs are a brilliant choice for a flat roof for a number of reasons; they provide important habitats for bees, butterflies and other wildlife, they reduce the amount of rain run-off from your roof and they provide a fantastic extra layer of in...
With winter coming up the last thing you want is a leaking roof and unfortunately flat roofs are prone to leaks, make sure your flat roof doesn’t leak this winter with a liquid waterproofing membrane, this article will tell you what you’ll need a...
Now's a great time of year to clear out your gutters before the bad
weather hits! Blocked up drains can cause a lot of damage to your home and can also lead
to rodent and insect infestation. Act now and carry out the three simple steps in this ar...
The roof is one of the most vital parts of your home. If you're having work done, it's important to choose the right roofing contractor. Find out how....
What a contrast this summer is to last! With clever weather people estimating that we had a months’ worth of rainfall in one day alone, it’s certainly a typical British summer. But it’s not all bad, without the rainfall we have we wouldn’t ha...
Does your roof spring a leak whenever there’s heavy rain? Or do you just want to be ahead of the game, and spot roof leaks before they happen? In this mega guide to finding and fixing roof leaks, we’ll give you all the info you need to tackle thi...
