Taking Care of Your Roof in Winter

Winter isn’t a comfortable time for your roof. It’s an unusual winter if we don’t have regular storms, and there’s likely to be frost, ice and maybe snow at various stages of the season. All …

25thNovember

Why You Shouldn’t Put Off Fixing Holes in Your Roof

Your home wouldn’t be much of a home without the roof. You’d not only be exposed to the rain, wind and snow, but it would also be impossible to maintain a suitable temperature. Your roof has to …

22ndOctober

How Gale-Force Winds Affect Your Home

We normally associate gales and storms with the winter. This year, though, has been a reminder that storms can hit us even at the height of summer — and that means we need to be prepared year-round …

24thSeptember

The History of Roofing Construction

When you come down to it, all a house really needs are walls, a roof and an opening to go in and out. Even the floor can be simply the bare earth. A roof fulfils many functions. It keeps out …

30thJuly

Can I Replace my Roof if There Are Birds Nesting There?

Since humans began building houses with roofs, birds have been taking advantage of them to nest. Most of the time, this doesn’t cause a nuisance or a health hazard (though there are exceptions) but …

24thJune

Is It Safe to Walk on My Roof?

In general, walking on the roof of your property isn’t a safe. Any repairs that require access are best left to the professionals, but if you’re an expert DIYer (and have a good head for heights) …

20thMay

Do You Know What’s Under Your Roof?

Do you ever look up and admire the roof on your home? You should, as it’s vital in keeping you safe and comfortable from outside conditions, but the chances are you’ll only be thinking about the …

25thApril

What You Need to Know Before You Remove Your Chimney

Most houses built before the second half of the last century had a chimney. However, since central heating has largely replaced open fires, you may feel a chimney is unnecessary and request a chimney …

29thMarch