Gutter Materials Compared: uPVC, Aluminium, Steel, Cast IronA gutter has one job, to carry roof water to the downpipe without leaking, sagging or rusting. The material decides how it ages, how it is repaired...Blog · Category
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Gutter Materials Compared: uPVC, Aluminium, Steel, Cast IronA gutter has one job, to carry roof water to the downpipe without leaking, sagging or rusting. The material decides how it ages, how it is repaired...
Commercial Flat Roof Systems: Built-Up, EPDM, TPO, PVCFour names get quoted for a flat commercial roof, with liquid coatings as a fifth option. Here is what each is, what published lifespans say, and why...
Pitched Roof Coverings Compared: Tile, Slate, Metal, FeltChoosing a covering means weighing pitch, weight, look and upkeep. This is how clay, concrete, slate and metal compare on a Somerset house, and where...
Fascia and Soffit Materials: uPVC, Timber or Aluminium?Fascia boards and soffits come in uPVC, timber, aluminium and fibre-cement. Here is how each one ages on a Somerset house, what capping costs, and...
Re-Roofing and Building Regulations: What AppliesEngland has Building Regulations, not American-style codes. A like-for-like re-roof in Taunton often needs no application, but weight, fire...
Emergency Roof Repairs for Commercial PremisesWhen water comes through a business roof, the first aim is keeping people safe and stock dry. This is what a make-safe involves, and what to settle...
Flat Roofs on Commercial Buildings: Pros and ConsA flat roof suits some business buildings very well and others badly. Here are the real advantages and drawbacks for units, offices and farm...
Making a Commercial Roof Last: An Owner's PlanA commercial roof rarely fails on one bad day. It wears out through small jobs left undone. This is an owner's plan for records, inspections...
Why Velux Windows Leak: Flashing Kits and FittingMost roof windows that leak were never faulty glass. The trouble sits in the ring of flashing, underlay and covering around the frame, or in water...
Budgeting for a Commercial Roof ReplacementA commercial roof budget comes from what the survey finds, not a rate per square metre. Here are the cost drivers, the extras owners forget, and how...