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Roofing tips
Posts from the Castle Roofing Margate blog filed under Roofing tips.
Blog · 9 min readExploring modern roofing design ideas for contemporary British homesA contemporary roof comes down to light, line and a clean junction where roof meets wall. Here are the ideas that work…
Blog · 9 min readExploring the metal roofing materials used on British homes: lead, zinc and copperLead, zinc and copper cover the flashings, valleys, bays and flat roofs of British houses. This piece sets out what each does,…
Blog · 9 min readKey considerations for a successful roof installationA new roof goes well when the decisions are made in the right order. This is the order: covering and weight, insulation,…
Blog · 9 min readKey considerations for commercial roof installation and repairA shop, unit or farm building has different roof questions from a house. Here is what to settle before anyone is booked:…
Blog · 9 min readDIY roof repairs: what is safe from the ground, and what to leave to a rooferWhat a roof is telling you can be read from the garden and the loft hatch. The climbing is what sends people…
Blog · 9 min readMaintenance tips for getting the longest life from a commercial roofA commercial roof can fail slowly, then all at once in the first hard rain. A planned look twice a year costs…
Blog · 9 min readAsphalt shingles in the UK: felt shingles on sheds, garages and garden roomsAsphalt shingles are an American name for what British builders call felt shingles. They suit sheds, garages and garden rooms, and not…
Blog · 9 min readHow a new flat roof is installed, step by stepA new flat roof is a stack of layers laid in a set order, and the layers under the covering matter as…
Blog · 9 min readUnderstanding why roof insulation matters, and what Part L asks when you re-roofInsulation decides how much warmth a house keeps and whether the timbers stay dry. When the covering is replaced, the Building Regulations…
Blog · 9 min readHow proper roof ventilation stops condensation and moisture damage in a pitched roofDamp in a loft is often not a leak at all. It is household moisture meeting a cold roof. Here is how…