Suntubes are a type of roof light which collect light from above the roof, reflect it through a tube and then let it out through the other end. The value of this really comes to fore with buildings which don’t have flat roofs or have unused attics, as it can take the sunlight from those areas and release it somewhere where it will have an impact on the people inside the building. Suntubes are typically of a smaller size, but depending upon what the side collecting the light is designed like, it can be a very effective sunlight collector. They can be an ideal addition to a home with areas where there is little sunlight, such as upstairs corridors or even cellars.
Roofs vary in size, height, scaffolding requirements, location, accessibility and most importantly the roofing material. This makes it impossible to accurately give the cost of a new roof. Roofers will not charge the same price as the cost of insurance, advertising and premises among other things differ from one contractor to the other. Aluminium roofing systems will not cost the same as flat tiles roofing. Below is a rough price estimate of a new roof in the UK.For a start, you need to calculate the area the roof is supposed to cover in square metres. If all you need is a quick estimate of the area, you can measure from the floor of the house but if you need more accurate readings, you need to measure from a ladder. You... Read More »
A lot of people are attracted to the idea of a green roof due to its appearance. There are a lot of reasons besides this why people might want to have a green roof, such as the benefits to the environment, but ultimately it is because of its appearance. If these people then go on to have such a roof installed on their home, they will quickly discover that these roofs aren’t very pretty all year round. During spring and summer time, they look pretty good, but during winter and autumn the Sedum browns and starts to look pretty terrible. Overcoming this issue can be pretty difficult, and ultimately comes down to your selection of plants. The temptation is to use purely wildflowers, but if you add in a mixture... Read More »
Rather than tear down a building just because it is starting to look old, many construction companies are getting into retrofitting and using cladding. This will create the look of a brand new building, but the work is done at a fraction of the cost to demolish the old building and put up a new one. In addition to helping clients save money, commercial cladding offers numerous other benefits, including adding to the life of a building, making the building look better, and waterproofing, just to name a few. Types of Cladding for Commercial Buildings There are several types of cladding that is used for commercial buildings. If the retrofit is for an industrial project, composite panels are a good option. The panels are fast and easy to install, and... Read More »
When you look at a standard thatch product, you see a number of things which are hard to find in roofing products. For instance, the amazing popularity of thatching, how it can be used very effectively to create a rustic style of home, and how easy to find and source it often is. Unfortunately though, these benefits can be offset by a few important factors which are often ignored by those asking for its installation; it has relatively low life expectancy as it can biodegrade, it is difficult to install, and requires regular maintenance as the thatch can damaged by weather, with reeds taken away by animals and weather. In order to overcome the negative aspects of thatching while still holding onto many of the most important benefits, one option... Read More »
