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:
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…
Soffits, fascias and guttering are not only an important functional part of your roof. They are also an important part of your property’s appearance. Soffits, fascias, guttering and bargeboards are all part of your roof known as your roofline. Have you pulled onto your drive or sat in your garden and looked at your property’s roofline and decided it needs some attention? Oswestry and Wrexham Roofing can help with this. Roofline Work, Oswestry We were asked to commence work on…
Garage roof cladding is often one of the most noticeable parts of your property. As it is usually just eight to ten feet from the ground, visitors and passersby are able to see it clearly. The majority of household garages contain items which require dry storage. Therefore it is important to keep the garage wind and watertight. Additionally, as with all property maintenance, it is always important to nip any problems in the bud. This is because small problems can…
The owners of this property like to keep their home in good repair. The original roof, reaching the end of its natural life, required replacement. The client was happy with our estimate so work was commenced.
A dormer window repair is not unusual. Due to the nature of the dormer, leaks can sometimes happen, especially down along the cheeks. The cheeks are the side walls of the dormer. This was the situation at a dormer window in Oswestry. Change of Materials For The Dormer Window The cheeks and top of the window were sealed with sand and cement during construction. Over time sand and cement naturally deteriorate which at times results in water ingress. Lead is…
Roof wind damage is an increasing problem. This is because we seem to be having more storms and stronger winds. A roof is only as strong as its weakest point. Frequently ridge tiles are the victims of strong winds. When ridge tiles are blown off, the whole roof becomes vulnerable. Many of our clients in the Oswestry and Wrexham districts live in rural areas. This often means they are more vulnerable to wind damage. Roof Wind Damage in Ellesmere The…
A new roof saves energy costs in a number of ways. At this property in Chirk, we installed a completely new roof at the ground floor along the front of the house. This is a pitched roof area with no access and therefore rarely insulated. Old Roofs Leak Heat An old roof that has missing tiles, gaps in the leadwork and old felt is still likely to allow in more cool air than a well-repaired roof. This is despite the…
A new roof was required at this traditional property in Wrexham. The slate tiles are in good condition, but the battens and felt underneath had deteriorated over the years and needed replacing. Recycle Where Possible We always like to recycle materials wherever possible. Slate is an extremely hardwearing and durable material. It is also a natural material and production of it is easier on the planet than some other materials. Therefore, we always try to reuse slate whenever possible. Reuse…