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1st February 2024

How to reroof on houses that share the same roof.

A common issue faced in the Devon and Cornwall region is how to reroof, semi-detached properties with a shared roof, where only a section of the ...

16th March 2023

Dormer Windows - Their Construction and Benefits

A dormer window might be the ideal method to add more headroom and light to your property’s upper level, whether you’re converting a ...

9th February 2023

The Different Types of Flat Roof

What is a flat roof? In contrast to the many varieties of sloped roofs, a flat roof is a roof that is almost level. A roof’s pitch is the ...

2nd February 2023

What is dry ridge roofing and why is everyone using this new system?

For most of our ridge jobs now, we use a fairly new method of fixing ridges tiles down and securing them together. This newer method is called ...

16th December 2022

Why Is My Chimney Leaking?

If you discover a leak in your roof, it’s often a problem with the chimney stack. Chimneys can leak for lots of reasons, general wear and ...

24th November 2022

How We Roof On A Listed Building

It takes knowledge and skill to assemble this irregular rag slate roof. Observe how the sizes and lengths of each slate vary somewhat. To slate ...

20th October 2022

There Are Bats In My Roof! A Guide To Roofing & Bats

As roofers, we encounter bats in many of the houses that we work on. And that’s a good thing! Bats are a key part of our local ecosystems, and ...

15th September 2022

What is the difference between UK roofing and US roofing?

One thing that our customers often say to us is that whenever they Google technical roofing questions, they’re met with search results and ...

4th August 2022

What Is A Timber Frame Roof?

When was the timber frame roof first used in Britain? The use of timber in Britain goes back a long way. Since at least the early Saxon era, the ...

2nd July 2022

Do You Own An Airbnb in Cornwall? Is Your Roof Ready For Guests?

It’s certainly been a rainy and stormy few weeks here in Cornwall! Airbnb owners should check that their roofs are in tip-top shape, with ...

20th May 2022

How Much Does It Cost For A New Roof In The UK In 2022?

As the cost of living rises, many of us are checking our bank statements a little bit more regularly. But life doesn’t stop. Houses get ...

13th May 2022

How We Take Care of Our Timber

With timber prices increasing, taking care of the wood we use for roofing is incredibly important. Caring for the timber reduces waste (better ...