Pitched Roofing
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Winter Safety Campaign
Posted on 27th November 2019 | Posted in Miscellaneous, Tips and Tricks, 'How to' Advice, Pitched Roofing, News & Roofing FAQsWith 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...
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How do you install a breather membrane?
What is a breather membrane ? Vapour permeable breather membranes protect against wind, insects, dirt, weather penetration whilst insulating your property. Installed to the outer side of the insulation, over or under the counter-battens on a pitched roof, breather membranes allow water vapour to escape from inside a building. Often without the need for ventilation. Why do we need one...
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With Technical Roofing Consultant John Mercer
Posted on 3rd September 2019 | Posted in Pitched Roofing & Roofing FAQsEdilians’ technical support receives many interesting and diverse questions. John Mercer, Technical Roofing Consultant, has answered below some of the more common roofing questions. Can I use tiles below the manufacturer’s minimum recommended roof pitch? The short answer is usually no. Using tiles below their minimum recommended roof pitch increases the risk of water ingress through the tiling, which in...
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Top tips for your ridges and hips
When considering your ridge and hips options we stock a selection of tiles in different materials - clay, slate and concrete. Our range includes ridge and hips for the perfect look and a professional finish on your new roofing project. And when an unobtrusive repair job is called for, find the perfect match to your existing tiles from leading manufacturers...
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Repair or Replace a Slate Tiled Roof - The Important Factors To Consider
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...
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A Guide to the Grading of Natural Slate
Posted on 29th July 2019 | Posted in 'How to' Advice & Pitched RoofingSlates come in all shapes and sizes. Read on for an understanding of CUPA's natural slate tile selections and a guide to the natural slate grading on site: When choosing the right slate for your roof, the higher the selection the more uniform the finished roof and the fewer imperfections. A first quality slate like the CUPA ‘R’ Excellence will...
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A Guide to the Types and Grades of CUPA Natural Slate Roof Tiles
Posted on 29th July 2019 | Posted in Buying Guides & Pitched RoofingNatural 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...
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A Guide to Installing Cedar Shingles
Posted on 11th July 2019 | Posted in 'How to' Advice & Pitched RoofingThe JB Western Red Cedar Shingles from Marley are a lightweight roofing and cladding solution with a high degree of natural thermal insulation. Treated with MicroPro® clear preservative to retain the natural look of Cedar, they weather beautifully to blend into the natural environment. Cedar shingles are becoming an increasingly popular roofing material due to their sustainability advantages and natural...
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How to fix natural slate roof tiles: a course with CUPA PIZARRAS
Posted on 9th July 2019 | Posted in 'How to' Advice & Pitched RoofingDuncan Arnold from Cupa Pizarras writes A wet and grey morning deep in the Hereford countryside wasn't the most inspiring time to attend a course on fixing natural slate roof tiles, even if selling the stuff is your day-to-day job. Although, after a 220 mile journey, a warm welcome was received at Rowlands...
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Our CUPA H12 roof slates are guaranteed to keep the villagers dry!
Posted on 2nd July 2019 | Posted in Pitched Roofing & NewsWe’ve been delighted to supply CUPA H12 roof slate tiles to NJS Roofing for a new village hall in West Sussex as part of the Oakford Homes development, via our Southampton Depot. Thakenham village has gained this fantastic new facility as part of the unique housing development designed by Thrive architects, who specialise in residential estate development. Regional housebuilder Oakwood...
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G R Regan & Son Lts are 'Hooked' on CUPA Roof Slate!
Posted on 26th June 2019 | Posted in Pitched Roofing & NewsG R Regan Roofing are 'Hooked' on our CUPA Roof Slate! Cupa H18s roof slate was chosen for two luxury homes at Stacklands Retreat, West Kingsdown, Kent – G R Regan & Son Ltd's first job in what is now on-going work for Brookworth Homes. G R Regan Roofing has been in business for 30 years and has 55 employees...
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How A VELUX Sun Tunnel Will Benefit Your Home
Posted on 25th June 2019 | Posted in 'How to' Advice, Buying Guides, Pitched Roofing, Flat Roofing & Roof WindowsLet 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...