Pitched Roofing

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...

Installing fixed-gauge clay tiles does not have to be difficult.  The process of setting out is not so different from fitting variable gauge tiles; even with variable-gauge tiles you still need to determine the number of courses from eaves to ridge to ensure an even gauge. The term ‘fixed-gauge’ is used loosely, as there is a very small degree of...

The versatility of clay plain tiles Clay is one of the most versatile building materials in the world and clay plain tiles are the most popular choice for our roofs.  Because of its long lifespan, the environmental impact of a clay roof is less than many other materials. There are numerous examples of clay-tiled pitched roofs that have lasted over...

Interpreting Roofing Standards on Site by John Mercer This article looks at  topics in current roofing standards that are relevant to the roofer on site, such as BS 5534: the British Standard Code of practice for slating and tiling, BS 8000-6: the Code of practice for workmanship on building sites, Building Regulation Approved Document A and HSG publication ‘HSG33 Health...

Conservatory roof replacement with lightweight Britmet roofing tiles Most traditional conservatories are built with a glass or polycarbonate roof. Is this the reason why many of us don’t enjoy sitting in there all year round? After having a conservatory built and decorated, we enjoy it in the summer (until it gets too hot!) and then shut the doors on it...

From the traditional clay pantile to imaginative clay slate alternatives, Edilians have a clay roof tile for every purpose. Here’s our guide to their wide range of high-quality, natural tiles and the material’s unique features. In 2018, the French brand leader EDILIANS changed its name from IMERYS Toiture. But ask for Edilian or Imerys, we’ll still know what you mean...

The benefits of VELUX CABRIO® balconies Do you lack outside space? Have a room in your attic which is dark? Do you find it difficult to add natural light because of the pitch of the roof? The innovative VELUX CABRIO® balcony system provides the solution to help create the loft conversion you’ve been dreaming of. Specifically designed for loft rooms...