Buying Guides

Building Regulations, Standards and U-Values The lower the U-Value the more insulation there is in a building element, (e.g a floor, ceiling or wall). Therefore the less heatloss. Consequently, the higher the U-Value, the more heatloss you have in the home. U-Values are important because there are certain standards according to the Building Regulations and Standards depending on location. For...

Insulating your home will prevent heat from escaping through your roof and walls. Houses in the UK are large consumers of energy, so by properly and efficiently insulating your ceiling, walls and floor, you will be saving money on bills and bettering the environment in the long run. Insulating your property is an essential part of modern day living, this...

Method Statement for CUPA Natural Roofing Slates It must be stressed that the overall appearance of a finished slate roof is dependent on the preparatory work undertaken before any slates are even fixed to the roof. This process starts on the drawing board of the architect and continues through the erection of the building to roof level. The accuracy of...

Installing roof tiles in compliance with BS 5534 When BS 5534: 2014, The British Standard Code of practice for slating and tiling, was published, it represented a major revision of a Standard that was first published in 1978.  Not only was it completely restructured to make the Standard easy to use, it also introduced many new changes to recognise up-to-date...

Are you looking for your tile online but can't find it? Unfortunately the tile you have might not be in production anymore. You might be in luck as we have a limited supply of second hand discontinued tiles kicking around out our depots. However, failing this, Burton Roofing Merchants have compiled a list of discontinued tiles, along with our suggestions...

  Most of us are familiar with the benefits of a woolly jumper, however when it comes down to making a choice over insulating our homes, natural insulation seems to be still in the realms of a TV ‘Grand Design’, along with over excited couples stroking the home grown, fleecy wadding before stuffing it into the roof, walls and floor...

At Burton Roofing we want to do more than just supply roofing products, we want to ensure you get the best results for your home. Which is why when ordering your VELUX roof window we ask you to consider the following 3 key questions: 1. How should the skylight to open? You want to be able to open your roof...

Natural slate roof tiles - a perfect roofing material! Natural slate roof tiles are made from fine-grained, foliated, homogeneous metamorphic rock derived from shale-type sedimentary rock composed of clay or volcanic ash. They are incredibly durable and hard wearing. The fact that they don’t absorb water makes it unaffected by freezing temperatures. They are perfectly suited to the variety of...

Let there be light! How a VELUX sun tunnel will benefit your home What is a VELUX sun tunnel Also known as a VELUX sun tube or VELUX sun pipe, a VELUX sun tunnel is a 4mm toughened glass window that reflects light down either a flexible or rigid sheet metal tube that has a polished interior. They work like...

The versatility of clay plain tiles Clay is one of the most versatile building materials in the world and clay plain tiles are the most popular choice for our roofs.  Because of its long lifespan, the environmental impact of a clay roof is less than many other materials. There are numerous examples of clay-tiled pitched roofs that have lasted over...

Conservatory roof replacement with lightweight Britmet roofing tiles Most traditional conservatories are built with a glass or polycarbonate roof. Is this the reason why many of us don’t enjoy sitting in there all year round? After having a conservatory built and decorated, we enjoy it in the summer (until it gets too hot!) and then shut the doors on it...

From the traditional clay pantile to imaginative clay slate alternatives, Edilians have a clay roof tile for every purpose. Here’s our guide to their wide range of high-quality, natural tiles and the material’s unique features. In 2018, the French brand leader EDILIANS changed its name from IMERYS Toiture. But ask for Edilian or Imerys, we’ll still know what you mean...