Miscellaneous

How do I stop condensation on my skylight? It’s a familiar sight for many in the colder months. Waking up, popping your slippers on and throwing open the curtains, only to see your windows covered in water droplets. As it runs down from the windows to the sill, condensation on windows can start to cause problems with paintwork and your...

Touted as one of the easiest ways to shave hundreds of pounds off your annual energy bill, insulating your roof space is well regarded as one of the best ways to save money. Keeping warm air in during winter and hot air out in summer months, roof and loft insulation is a relatively straightforward job. Once completed, it can last...

When it comes to roof windows and blinds, VELUX knows a thing or two. As the world’s leading manufacturer of roof windows, VELUX also produces a vast range of accessories and blinds to complement their innovative window designs. Here at Burton Roofing, we stock a wide array of stunning VELUX blinds to complement almost any interior, offering the look and...

VELUX roof windows can be a highly effective way to bring more natural light into any home. With a skylight or solar window, you can breathe new life into even the darkest rooms. But dirt and debris can build up over time – stopping that light from getting in. And that's when knowing how to clean VELUX windows can make...

Is it a window?  Is it a balcony? Velux Cabrio are both a window and a balcony in one.  They have become very popular in penthouses and loft conversions, adding a usable balcony space and adding desire and value to the property.   What is Velux Cabrio? Velux Cabrio is a window that when opened transforms into a balcony space. ...

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...

In this post, we are going to describe the difference between beams and joists.   Beams and joists are the load bearing horizontal elements of a building which hold up the roof.  They support the weight of the roof and transfer it to the vertical columns and then into the foundations.     What is a beam? A beam is the...

This is a step by step article on how to install your velux integra electric window.  Let’s start at the beginning with unboxing.     1.Unboxing Check the box and make sure the specifications of the window suits your needs.  Note the QR code on the front of the box, this will lead you to some useful installation videos.  Velux...

Pyrite, often known as fool’s gold (as miners would mistake it for gold), is a metallic mineral found naturally.  Pyrite is also sometimes known as iron pyrite and is made up of one part iron and two parts sulphur.  It has a brassy yellow colour and is actually pretty easy to tell apart from gold which is much brighter.  Pyrite...

The ridge of your roof is the part that runs along the top, usually these curved tiles are fixed with cement mortar.  However there are some pitfalls with using this traditional method; Over time the cement mortar can disintegrate or break away in poor weather.   Dislodged tiles can cause a hazard if they fall from the roof. Cement mortar takes...

If you want to begin using your loft for storage space, you will need to board it.   Laying a basic flooring will give you a safe space to walk on and to place boxes or items for storage.  Boarding a loft is relatively easy and low cost, therefore it is a job that can be undertaken by a keen...

Regularly clearing out gutters will stop the system getting blocked which can lead to long term water damage.  We recommend clearing gutters bi-annually, or more often if you have trees that hang over your roof and shed leaves.   Safety first... Clearing gutters is a relatively easy job, but as with all roofing tasks, safety should be paramount and you...