Miscellaneous

Brett Martin is a leading manufacturer of rooflights, and they offer two main types: flat glass and polycarbonate dome. Both types have their own unique benefits, so it's important to compare them carefully before making a decision. Benefits of Brett Martin Flat Glass Rooflights Excellent thermal insulation: Flat glass rooflights have a high thermal insulation rating, which means they can...

  Burton Roofing Group has signed a distribution partnership with Maris Saint-Gobain, to bring its Mariseal premium liquid-applied systems to the UK market. The new premium polyurethane liquid applied range offers an industry-leading 25 year guarantee, providing peace of mind to both installers and their customers. Designed for easy application, the Mariseal systems provide an ideal solution with high performance...

  The biggest VELUX promotion of 2022 lands this September & October! Customer can earn up to £150 rewards with every VELUX electric or solar roof window, blind or shutter purchased! The offer includes every VELUX electric and solar roof window blind and shutter. Manual products are excluded from the promotion.    Promotion details  Qualifying purchases must be made between...

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...

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...

Over time your roof can become dirty from bad weather, build up of debris and moss.  If you look after your roof and clean it regularly, you can avoid costly damage and degrading.  If you feel confident, you can do this yourself, if not, it’s best to call in the experts. Firstly have a good look at the roof and...

The purpose of roof ventilation is to keep warm air in and let cold air out. Most homes lose heat through the attic, you can save thousands of pounds over the years you own your home by fitting effective ventilation. Proper roof ventilation provides your living space with ample fresh air and allows it to circulate in a controlled manner. ...

Working on a roof is one of the most dangerous things you can do in construction.  A large proportion of deaths in the industry are associated with falls from roofs - the risks shouldn’t be underestimated. There are a number of health and safety laws related to working on roofs that you should be aware of, the main ones are...

There are several reasons why you may need to work out the pitch (angle) of your roof.  For example if you’re planning an extension, purchasing a sky light, or replacing tiles. When calculating your roof pitch, you are trying to find out how much the roof rises over one foot.  To do this, you will need to access the roof...

Roof windows bring an abundance of light and a feeling of spaciousness to a living room extension. That’s so important for a space that’s a hub for daily life, from cooking to dining to relaxing. To get the most out of all that glorious glazing, VELUX blinds are the perfect partner.   Blinds help you to control the light and...

Roof windows are a great way to bring loads of natural light, fresh air, and good ventilation to a bathroom. But adding a VELUX blind makes them even better! Whether you’re relaxing in the bathtub with a glass of wine or getting ready for the day, a blind allows you to adjust incoming light and increase privacy.   When choosing...

If you’ve got VELUX roof windows in your bedroom, you’ll know how great they are at making the room bright and airy. But of course, there are times of day when you want to adjust the incoming light or block it out completely ready for sleep. That’s where the VELUX range of blackout blinds comes in...   VELUX blackout blinds...