It can't be denied that battens are an essential part of our roofs. The so-called ‘skeleton’ of the roof, help to keep all materials laid on top of them aloft, secure, and functional. Because of this, they need to be strong, reliable and properly... Read More
Eaves are established when the roof rafters protrude over the edge of the property to equally distribute and maintain the roof's weight
Beyond their incredible practical benefits, you’ll find that the roof’s eaves also add a great deal of kerbsi... Read More
When you start working with customers, you are placing a lot of personal investment into them. Most roofing jobs are lengthy projects that require a lot of commitment, funding, and long hours, usually exposed to the elements. On top of all this, you ... Read More
Working with professional tradespeople is something everyone will likely do at some point, especially homeowners. Some jobs simply won’t be completable on your own, especially if your DIY knowledge is limited and nowhere is this demonstrated cleare... Read More
Of all the homes and flats owned and rented throughout the UK, the vast majority were built prior to 1980. There’s good reason for this, many older builds benefit from time-tested techniques with exceptionally strong brick and stone constructions.... Read More
When you look up at your roof, what do you see? You may be thinking, well… roof tiles, shingles, a chimney or maybe even a few pigeons here and there. And you are right, a roof is made up of all of these things (minus the pigeons), however, there... Read More
The roof is one of the most important, if not the most important aspect of an agricultural building. Whether housing livestock, machinery or produce, ensuring sturdy and resilient protection is of the utmost importance, especially in rural conditions...
Whether you’re refurbishing your entire property, or just giving one room a makeover, we all know that home renovation projects can come with a hefty price tag. But what if there was a way to pay for some or all of the costs? We compared average ea...
If you could go back only a few decades you would see that flat roofing, as a whole, did not have the best reputation. Often getting damaged, letting water in and needing replacing. However, the times have changed, and with new materials developed to...
Battens play a key role in any pitched roof structure. As the supporting base for your roof tiles or slates, it’s critical that your battens are installed correctly to ensure a safe, durable, and aesthetic finish. The first step in doing so is figu...
If you’d like to breathe new life into your home, nothing beats adding square metres of usable living space. Whether yours will become a spare bedroom, a home office, or even a gym, converting your loft won’t just give you and your family more ro...
With ever-rising property prices grabbing headlines 24/7, it’s hard to ignore the fact that getting on the housing ladder is becoming ever more difficult for many in the UK. But how do we compare to the rest of the world? Our team of experts looked...
