Installation of Roof Shingle Systems

by Derek
Roofs are among the worst hit areas of a property in terms of the natural elements, and roof shingles are able to outperform most other contemporary forms of roofing systems in a number of different ways. Roof shingles comprise a number of positive aspects that are absolutely necessary for roofs in general: They are cheap They are easy/cheap to install They’re effective They last a long time They are easy to replace All of these aspects are very important to a roofing system, but arguably the most valuable two of these are that they last a long time and are easy to replace. The ease through which you can replace a shingle is essential The ease through which you can replace a shingle is essential in many respects. If you... Read More »

Extending the Lifespan of Flat Roofs

by Derek
One of the most regularly overlooked features of a flat roof is the relative safety involved in maintaining said roof. With a slanted roof, the chances of injury are significantly higher, on account of it being pretty easy to fall off. As long as a flat roof has a safe access point,t he chances of you falling off the roof are extremely low. The downside to flat roofs is that they can deteriorate much faster than a more traditional roof. This is because flat roofs, unlike slanted ones, aren’t designed to have water just slide off. If the roof has been made well, it should be perfectly flat and made with highly water-proof materials, so it isn’t a massive problem. If this isn’t the case, or even just when sufficient... Read More »

The Problems With Flat Roofing

by Derek
Flat roofing is a pretty popular roofing style, but it does have its problems. People have used slanted roofs for thousands of years for a reason; water tends to slide downhill; something that a flat roof just can’t do. If the roof is perfectly flat, then the layer of water that remains on the roof is unlikely to cause significant damage (although some is still likely), but flat roofs are rarely perfectly flat, and any slight indentation can allow puddles of water to form, which will cause damage far more quickly. There seems to be no way around this issue, other than to abandon flat roof systems altogether. There is some hope though as roofing technology is developing all of the time, particularly in the areas of waterproofing and durability,... Read More »

Installing Wall and Ceiling Cladding

by Derek
When most people think about cladding, they think about the wooden panelling seen on the exterior of many rustic looking homes. That is cladding, but cladding isn’t just limited to that situation; it can be found on certain roof styles and in the interior of homes too. Interior cladding is also usually implemented in part of a modern-rustic style. It can also be fairly easy to install as well; certainly something within the bounds of most DIYers’ skills. To install your cladding timber, follow these simple steps: Once you’ve ordered your timber, you should leave it for a couple of weeks before you install it. This gives your panels time to acclimatise and shrink down before you install. That’s something you want avoid once they’ve already been installed so it’s... Read More »

Lighting on the Roof Top

by Derek
A roof light is a window that is incorporated as part of the roof design usually an outward opening window. Roof windows are often confused with skylights. Roof windows differ from each of these other architectural and natural lighting elements in a few basic ways. Essentially over time a roof light has been known as a skylight or roof window all of which are popular alternatives for essentially the same thing. Lighting on the roof is a great way to have more light in the room making the room look brighter and spacious. Unlike traditional wall windows a roof light will allow more light to enter into your home a it has a been designed as well as the location of the window. There was a time when installing a... Read More »