Miscellaneous

Asbestos is often found in old homes and commercial buildings, but what is it?   Asbestos was first discovered in ancient Greece by one of Aristotle’s students.  Asbestos is actually a naturally occurring type of stone.  It has many desirable properties such as being heat and fire resistant (even when doused with oil!), it’s stronger than steel, doesn’t biodegrade, dissolve in...

If you’re embarking on a roof insulation project, whether it be as part of a conversion, extension, new build or just maintenance, you need to first consider whether you will select a cold roof or warm roof style of insulation.  There are advantages and disadvantages to each, read on to find out more. Warm Roof A warm roof is where...

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...

With forecasters warning of a colder than average winter this year with similar extreme weather events likely, contractors should take steps now to make sure they are prepared for freezing conditions when they arrive. As well as important safety precautions, there are other considerations to ensure the durability and security of pitched roofs in winter, such as choice of materials...

Do you have a low pitch roof and want to know your options? With more and more people adding extensions to their homes, the need for low pitch roof tiles grew. And along with that, the need for colour and style variations to suit peoples designs and existing tiles on the main roof of their house. Burton Roofing Merchants have...

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...

Slate is a natural material with unmatched technical features that will last well over 100 years. In fact, it’s usually the fixings and the supporting timbers that deteriorate before the slate tiles themselves. But how do you know whether your roof needs a simple repair or re-slate? Over time, the corrosion of nails or ‘nail sickness’ causes the slates to...

A guide to fixing felt roof shingles Shingle installation on a small roof is a straightforward process that even inexperienced DIYers can tackle. Suitable for pitches ranging from 15º to vertical, felt shingles are the perfect covering to provide long lasting weather protection for your garden shed, summer house, or canopy for a new hot tub.   Our felt shingles...