New Roof

A photographic case study of a complete reroof carried out by Oswestry and Wrexham Roofing. A complete reroof in Oswestry This Oswestry property has had a complete reroof, with the existing roof covering removed and the roof rebuilt before the new tiles were fitted. The photographs show the work at several stages. They provide a useful view of what is involved in a full reroof, rather than simply replacing a few damaged tiles. Stripping the existing roof The first stage…

When the materials beneath your roof tiles start to fail, replacing a few tiles may not solve the problem. That was the situation with this property in Oswestry. The felt beneath the existing roof had become rotten. The leadwork in the valleys was cracked and allowing water through. The decision was made to strip the existing roof and carry out a complete reroof. This meant removing the old roofing materials so that the new roof could be built properly from…

There’s something quietly magical about a well-built cottage roof. It’s not just protection from the weather, it’s character, charm, and craftsmanship all rolled into one. Recently, we completed a full cottage roof project for a property in the Oswestry area, and the results speak for themselves. From Tired Roof to Timeless Charm The original roof had seen better days. Exposure to rain, wind, and fallen debris had left the slate tiles worn, uneven, and vulnerable. Small issues like slipped slates…

How long does it take to replace a bungalow roof? Here is one we completed in five days including removal of scaffolding and the skip. And it really was a complete new roof. We would say that is the average duration of replacing a bungalow roof – weather permitting. Everything Replaced In This Roof We stripped everything off this roof so we could install a new one. That included the old tiles which were broken and leaking everywhere. We removed…

When a valley roof leaks do you replace or repair? Valley roofs are notorious for letting in water and unsurprisingly. Non-stop heavy rain cascades down slates into the valley and in its aim to obey gravity it will find any chinks in your roof armour to make its way directly into your property. Valley Roof Replacement Oswestry Our customers in Oswestry had exactly this problem. Sometimes it is simply a case of lifting a few tiles and replacing the lead…