Roofing Experts

If you own or are thinking of buying an older property the roof is possibly the most important part of the house to keep in good repair. If the roof is left to deteriorate the resulting repairs can be extremely costly. The things to look out for are broken tiles on the roof or on the ground around the property, damaged or missing flashing from under the tiles and from the inside damp and mould on surfaces or even seeing daylight through parts of the roof. Many older houses do not have felt under the roof tiles so any broken tiles will allow rainwater to enter the loft space. A good tip is to use a pair of binoculars to examine the roof from the ground. It may be necessary... Read More »

Flat roofing gets mixed reviews, but in reality, there are lots of benefits and, with modern, high quality roofing, few of the negatives. These are important to know if considering flat roofing in Cambridge and will help you to make an informed decision about your roofing. Learn more about all of the benefits high quality flat roofing can bring, and why it can be an excellent option for a property in Cambridge. Four Key Advantages of Flat Roofing These are some of the most important advantages to know about when considering flat roofing: Flat roofing is lower cost. The materials used in flat roofing are generally cheaper so this keeps the cost of the roofing down. If the roof needs to be repaired in future, which is usually will as... Read More »

The majority of homeowners would jump at the chance to reduce their energy bills if they could as after mortgage or rental costs, energy costs are the next biggest outlay for everyone. The good news is that energy bills can be reduced if homeowners invest in installing solar panels or solar tiles on the roofs of their properties. Many people feel strongly about saving energy and using renewable energy sources therefore solar panels have become a more common sight on roofs across the length and breadth of the UK. The money that can be saved during the year is significant and some smart export guarantee schemes not only allow you to use the electricity you produce but pay you an amount for the electricity that you put back into the... Read More »

For many homeowners, the task of replacing a flat roof on a garage is likely if the property is more than a few years old. Flat roofs are renown for leaking in and if not addressed problems and damage escalate requiring even more remedial work to be carried out. The options open to people needing to replace a flat roof used to be limited and felt roofing was really the only choice but in recent years as a wider variety of roofing materials have become available the options are more varied. Re-felting is still an option and is seen as a good, relatively cheap, solution to the problem of a leaking roof. The downside to using this material is that it is affected by the elements and so does deteriorate... Read More »