When your pitched roof needs attention, from a few slates to a complete takedown and rebuild, Oswestry and Wrexham Roofing are the people to call. We have many years experience between us in all aspects of the roofing trade and can guarantee to complete the job to the highest standard as well as in total sympathy to the style and era of building that we are working on.
A few of the pitched roof projects we have worked on:
Do your Velux Windows Need Replacement We often think about window replacement in the walls of our property, but how often do we think about replacement of Velux windows / skylights in a pitched roof? Every item of your home has a lifespan and that also applies to Velux windows. The only problem with these is that they may be more difficult to access. That is why Oswestry and Wrexham Roofing do this for you. Loft Windows In A Victorian…
It was time for a reroof in Wrexham at this property. There was much in need of replacement – soffits, fascias ridge tiles, battons, felt and the lead around the chimney was in poor shape too. But the tiles were in good condition. A few chips on the corners don’t stop the roof being watertight as long as they are in the right place. And no-one wants to throw away a resource which is still useful. What is a reroof?…
We were asked to replace the dormer window cladding on a property in Oswestry. A dormer window is pretty much a window structure built onto a roof, meaning the cladding is an integral part of your roof resilience. As such it must have regular maintenance, and if tiles are not part of the side cladding, replacement may be necessary whilst the rest of your roof is still in good working order. You may also need to renew any lead work…
How are ridge tiles fixed onto your roof. First of all let’s discuss what ridge tiles are. What is a Ridge Tile? A ridge tile is the tile that runs along the top of your roof. The purpose of the ridge tile is to provide a seal between two sides of the roof so that rain runs off them straight onto the tiles below and eventually into the gutter. Do not confuse ridge tiles with hip tiles. Hip tiles are…
A semi-detached new roof may have a surprising number of challenges. Not least is matching new tiles to the other roof. Why is this important? A semi-detached building is constructed as if it has just one roof. However, ownership of the roof is normally between two parties. This means that whilst one owner may want to upgrade the roof, the other owner may not wish to. When Semi-Detached Properties are Older Problems arise on older properties where you are not…
If you have a mansion with a valley roof you are more at risk of having a leaking roof. It’s a fact of property in the UK, the larger your property, the more chance you have a valley roof. And the more valley roofs you have, the more chance you will get unwanted water ingress. A Mansion in Oswestry Oswestry and Wrexham Roofing were asked investigate water coming through the roof into a large home in the Oswestry area. Our…
Chimney repointing and its associated cost is something we are often asked about. There is a property at Ferrers Road, in Oswestry which has a very large chimney stack where we have recently undertaken repointing work. As you will see below, sometimes, when we look at a chimney repair we look at the whole chimney so we can ensure it will continue to last for years to come. A Safe Base for Our Workers Whilst Repointing Your Chimney As you…
A reroof required in Chirk took us to Lodgevale Park. These houses were approximately built in the 1970s therefore now some attention is needed to their roofs. In this property, a completely new roof was the right choice. This includes attention to the chimney and roofline. Complete Reroof In the case of a complete reroof, we have to remove all old materials first. In order to protect your property, we keep a close eye on the weather. Additionally, when we…
Do you want a new roof that still looks traditional? Roofing in the areas around Wrexham, Cheshire, Oswestry and Shropshire, we find that one of the concerns of many of our customers is to keep their property looking traditional. New Roof At Traditional Property Near Oswestry The whole of this roof needed replacing. That included insulation, timbers, barge boards, soffits, fascias, felt, battens and gutters. Even the chimney and chimney pot needed looking at and new lead installing. However, many…
Do you need a new bungalow roof? A completely new roof was required for this bungalow in Oswestry. Scaffolding Installed At The Bungalow You may wonder why scaffolding is a requirement for a roof at single storey. In fact, a fall from a relatively small height can cause serious injury to a worker. When installing a completely new roof we move a lot of materials around and spend a lot of time on the roof. Therefore, to work on a…