Everyone knows that the UK has been getting warmer, but very rarely do the knock-on effects of this heat crop up in conversation. All of the UK’s ten warmest years on record have happened in the last two decades, with heatwaves the likes of which ... Read More
Spring is here and there’s no better time to inspect your roof and get ready for all the temperamental weather that the year will surely throw at you. Including torrential rainfall, heavy winds and the hottest summer in recent memory.
It’s impor... Read More
Spring is in full swing, and now is the best time of year to get an array of outdoor projects done, particularly on and around your roof. Roofs can be very difficult environments to work around.
They get uncomfortably warm in summer, with many roofi... Read More
Make no mistake, sustainable materials will always be an investment. Not just for the planet, but for ourselves as well. Many of the materials below, including cold and green roofs, can significantly lower our home's running costs leading to big savi... Read More
Whilst each lease may be worded slightly differently, in most cases, internal repairs will be your responsibility (including electrical and plumbing work) whilst external walls, roofs and communal areas fall within the housing associations/landlord's... Read More
Chimneys used to be extremely important. Long ago, they were one of the only ways a home could be safely heated, with a lit fire in the fireplace warming the home while sending the toxic smoke up the chimney and into the air outside.
However, times ... Read More
Building an extension is a long and costly job, but when done right can add as much as 20% to the value of your home. To get as much value added as possible, however, you’ll need to make sure your extension meets all recommended building regs and h... Read More
Most policies will cover sudden, unexpected damage to your roof caused by storms or falling debris. However, avoidable damage such as leaks caused by a lack of maintenance are likely to be met with resistance.
When dealing with damage to your home, ... Read More
Electric car sales are absolutely booming year on year, you only need to spend an hour on the motorway to see that. In 2022, new EV registrations were as much as 40% higher than 2021. That said, this still only accounts for less than a fifth of all ... Read More
Replacing the felt under your roof tiles is a process that needs to be carried out infrequently. Often, your sarking felt can last as long as your roof, up to 80 years or over, even if it shows signs of wear around the eaves. Other times, however, i... Read More
Pitched roofing has been the staple design for our homes’ roofs for centuries. Why? Because this simple act of fitting two angled sides against an apex lends our roof's superb structural integrity whilst providing the ideal draining solution for r... Read More
Whether you’re just starting out or an already established name, growing your roofing business is the key to survival. Particularly during a cost-of-living crisis that is expected to last until the latter half of 2023, which will affect consumer sp... Read More
