Flat Roof Maintenance Checklist
Flat roof maintenance is easier to carry out when the weather is kinder, so late spring or summer is an ideal time to check the state of your flat roof. Use this flat roof maintenance checklist guide to make sure
Customer Service – Is It Genuine?
Customer service, for many businesses unfortunately, is little more than lip-service. Some of the larger organisations have ‘Customer Service Departments’ to handle complaints or customer queries. But I often wonder if the principle of true customer service is followed by
Studwork (Noggins)
Studding Out – ‘Noggins’ In the construction trade, studwork to strengthen walls and joists are called ‘noggins’. Studding out runs are only needed if the run of your roofline has fascias and soffits. Whilst rafters and rafter feet are the
Soffits Installation
Roofline Replacement Step 3 – Installing New Soffits After you have ripped out the old roofline and repaired the rafter feet (if needed) installing soffits is the next stage when replacing your roofline. Soffits can be found in several areas
Rafter Feet
Roofline Replacement Step 2 – Preparing Rafter Feet The rafter feet are a key part of your roofline structure. They must be solid so you can fit your replacement roofline components. In my previous post, Roofline Ripping Out, I described
Roofline Ripping Out
Roofline Replacement Step 1 – Roofline Ripping Out Before you start your roofline ripping out task make sure you have easy, safe access to all areas. Removing your old roofline can sometimes hold the most risk in the whole roofline
Roofline Nest
Remove A Roofline Nest When you find a roofline nest it may not be one made by birds. Other creatures, given the chance, may take up residence too. Some creatures you can take action to get rid of, others are
Roofline Repairs in Spring
Is Spring A Good Time for Roofline Repairs? Carrying out your roofline repairs in spring may seem to be the right time to do it. But, before you get your ladder and paintbrush out, there are a few things you
Roofline Repair Tools
Roofline Repair Tools Roofline repair tools, like any other tools, should be good enough to do the job properly. You may find that about 50% of the tools you need to repair or replace your roofline are in your general
Winter Roofline Checks
Minimising Winter Roofline Damage In winter, rooflines are not mentioned when talking about flooding and yet the storms we are experiencing at the moment can exacerbate small roofline problems and cause disaster when they become a major worry. A watertight
The Pride of a Job Well Done
Once we’ve completed the work on their fascias, soffits or guttering, many of our clients tell us that their strongest feeling is one of pride. While they may have previously been embarrassed by the way their roof line looked, they can now take pride
How To Choose An Installer for Replacement Guttering
Fitting replacement gutters is one of the most important maintenance tasks you can carry out at your home. As well as improving the look of your property, replacing guttering also safeguards its structure and helps to reduce maintenance costs in
“Fit It and Forget It” – Roofline Replacement
If you’re like most people, your home is your most important possession. As well as being a place of comfort, retreat and security, it’s also by far your biggest asset. The equity in your home can support you in comfort
Time to Spring Clean Your Roofline
Spring is here. As I write, it’s turning out to be a little wetter, colder (snow in March – where did that come from?) than we might have wanted! But the days are definitely getting longer, the weather will get
