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How to Select the Best Breathable Roof Membrane
Posted on 28th September 2020 | Posted in MiscellaneousIn this article we are going to outline why you want to use breather membrane in your build, and how to select the best one for purpose. What is a breather membrane? A breather membrane helps the building to breathe and release moisture trapped inside, while protecting it from the elements. Moisture and air passes through into your structure...
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How To Install Roof Felt
Posted on 21st September 2020 | Posted in MiscellaneousInstalling a felt roof is an easy and cost effective way to protect a shed, garage, or flat roof. Roof felt is pliable and can be fitted nicely against pitched and curved roofs, it’s applied in layers and covered with a waterproof material which should give you upwards of 20 years protection. In terms of cost, a small shed...
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Are Asbestos Roof Tiles Dangerous?
Posted on 7th September 2020 | Posted in MiscellaneousAsbestos 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...
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Warm Roof vs Cold Roof. What’s The Difference?
Posted on 2nd September 2020 | Posted in Miscellaneous & Roofing FAQsIf 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...
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How to Cut Roof Slates
Posted on 21st August 2020 | Posted in Tips and Tricks & 'How to' AdviceIt may be that you’re just looking to replace the odd broken roof tile, or perhaps you’re replacing an entire slate roof. Whatever the size of the job, with a bit of patience, cutting roof tiles can be straightforward. The key, as with most DIY jobs, is to work safe, take your time, and have the right tools to hand...
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U-Values and Building Regulations for Insulating your Home
Posted on 26th February 2020 | Posted in Miscellaneous, 'How to' Advice, Buying Guides, Insulation, House Warming & U-ValuesBuilding 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...
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Understanding Insulation
Posted on 26th February 2020 | Posted in Miscellaneous, Buying Guides, News, Roof Ventilation, Insulation & House WarmingInsulating 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...
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CUPA's Official Guide to Fixing Slates
Posted on 19th February 2020 | Posted in Miscellaneous, 'How to' Advice, Buying Guides, Pitched Roofing & SlateMethod 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...
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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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Installing Edilians Imerys Roof Tiles in Compliance With BS 5534 Standards
Posted on 25th November 2019 | Posted in Tips and Tricks, 'How to' Advice, Buying Guides & Roofing FAQsInstalling roof tiles in compliance with BS 5534 When BS 5534: 2014, The British Standard Code of practice for slating and tiling, was published, it represented a major revision of a Standard that was first published in 1978. Not only was it completely restructured to make the Standard easy to use, it also introduced many new changes to recognise up-to-date...
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Tile Options for a Low Pitched Roof
Posted on 25th November 2019 | Posted in MiscellaneousDo 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...
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Buying Guide: Discontinued and Reclaimed Tiles
Posted on 15th November 2019 | Posted in Miscellaneous, 'How to' Advice, Buying Guides, Flat Roofing & Roofing FAQsAre 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...