Flat Roofing

When installing a new roof, or replacing an old one, one of the major purchases is the tiles and it’s important to buy an accurate quantity for your needs.  Too few and your job will be left unfinished, possibly compromising the schedule,  not to mention that the roof will be left open to the elements.  Too many and you will...

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...

Colder months, wet weather and the shorter day light hours present challenges to GRP winter roof work. Cure It’s Product Trainer Ted Kelly explains how with the correct checks, the right materials and proper planning, you can still get the job done! The short answer to using the Cure It GRP system in Winter is there really isn’t any difference...

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...

5 tell-tale signs it’s time to repair or replace your asphalt or felt flat roof Bitumen roofs have been around for a long time. They have a proven track record that can be counted on. The good news is a longer lasting roofing material has a lower environmental impact.  The bitumen used in flat roofing is a by-product of refining...

A guide to creating a green roof system using Grufekit This guide outlines  key steps to installing  a beautiful green roof with our easy to use Grufekits. Installed correctly, a green roof not only looks great but provides many different benefits including water storage, decreasing flood risks and new habitat creation. Small scale green roof construction projects, like a green...

A guide to flat roof options When choosing the right flat roof covering, you need to take a number of considerations into account, including the look you want to achieve, the size of your flat roof, the type of weather it’ll face, and the amount of labour it will require. Taking on a flat roof construction, repair, overlay or replacement...

Flat roof extensions are more popular than ever! they make a home feel spacious and provide that essential extra space for a growing family. While the benefits are clear, you need to consider how the flat roof extension will affect light in the rest of the house.  Then how your structure can best incorporate windows to compensate. Finding the perfect...