Archive for November 2011
Leave out the mortar to prevent roof leaks
New guidance from the National House Building Council suggests mortar is the culprit in many leaking roofs
Designing your roof to prevent leaks
The primary function of a roof is to keep out the weather. The way it is designed should prevent leaks
Replacing a tile: a common roof repair
Roof tiles can get damaged: replacing a single roof tile immediately is essential to prevent the roof leaking
Building a house? Focus on the roof
The structure of the roof is as important as the structure of the walls when you’re building a house
Is your roof warm or cold?
The type of roof insulation you need will depend on whether your roof is warm or cold
What’s the point of a gutter?
The guttering is a vital part of your roofing, make sure it works properly to prevent roof leaks
Concrete roof tiles have green credentials
Thinking about the environmental impact of your roof tiles. Research shows that concrete roof tiles have a strong green argument
