Improving your home to be more energy efficient

by Peter
Energy efficiency is very important and something that you should take seriously. This year we have seen a huge increase in prices of gas and electricity from the energy suppliers and this is likely to hit many households hard. The prices may well increase again in the new year meaning that bills could rise by over 30% in less than 6 months. This is one fo the reasons that you should try and ensure your home is as efficient as possible so you can reduce your heating bills. The government run a number of schemes which can help people with the cost of improving their homes. This may be a grant towards a new boiler, adding insulation to the attic or walls as well as simply carrying out a survey... Read More »

Should you opt for a thatched roof?

by Peter
Thatched roofs are a very traditional roofing material that was first used over 1400 hundred years ago! This makes it one of the oldest trades that are still used today. I would imagine that the thatched roofs back then may of looked a little different but in the 7th and 8th century they were probably quite common.  Thatched roofs are only really used on older cottage style buildings now. You may find lots of them in little quaint villages such as in the Cotswolds. So what are the advantages and disadvantages of s thatched roof? They provide excellent insulation which is very important especially at the moment with energy prices so high. They retain the heat in the home meaning you don’t have to keep reheating it. Thatched roofs often... Read More »

Making the most of a small home

by Peter
Many people find themselves living in a home that may be too small for them. Often they have bought a home and then their family has grown and they no longer have the room that they need to. It could be that they are not in a position to move houses so need to make the most of the house they are in and try and manage. If you find yourself in this sort of situation then you need to try and make each room spacious. We often hang on to a lot of items that we no longer need and these can take up valuable space in your home. Make sure that you try and have a good sort out from time to time. Get bags and fill them... Read More »

Bring the outside inside with bifold doors

by Peter
Some properties that were built before the sixties have large picture windows in the dining room or living room giving a good view of the garden but not giving access to it. The trend to make our indoor and outdoor living spaces flow into each other has caused many people to consider removing these windows and installing bifold doors instead so that in good weather they can be folded back allowing direct access to the garden or patio. Carrying out this improvement is difficult to complete as a DIY project as it will involve removing part of the wall which will probably need specialist equipment to prop up the brickwork above. Therefore, it is advisable to employ a building company who are registered with the FENSA scheme showing that they... Read More »

Domestic and Commercial Roofers in Solihull

by Derek
Many roofing companies will provide only domestic or only commercial roofing solutions. However, some of the best roofers in Solihull will offer both domestic and commercial services, showing their expertise across the board and demonstrating their flexibility. These can be some of the best roofing companies to know about in the Solihull area, simply because they will be able to do everything you need for either a roof on a home, or a roof on a large commercial property such as a warehouse. As trends and property uses change over time, more and more people are choosing flat roofs for a number of reasons. They are more convenient, they can be easier to maintain, they are often significantly cheaper and they can be fitted with skylights to make buildings brighter.... Read More »