All roofs need repair at some time.
Here are some of the roofing repair jobs we have completed:
We are really pleased with the look of this EPDM Roof in Llangollen next to the river Dee. A local hotel asked us to cover some flat roofs in a sustainable way that was in keeping with the general appearance of the property. What is EPDM? EPDM is a rubber membrane that is watertight and has a long lifespan, which is the reason we use it wherever possible. It is most suitable for flat roofs, although you can also use…
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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…
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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?…
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We were asked to undertake commercial roof maintenance at a well-known property in Queens Square, Wrexham. The property also fronts onto Queen Street and Argyll Street and was in need of the gutters being completely cleaned out and repairs on the half-roof at the front. This is a high footfall area so care had to be taken when carrying out the work. Therefore, we selected a day and time when the footfall would be lower which included avoiding the busy…
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Chimney lead flashing is one of the most important seals on your roof if you have a chimney. Because your chimney is part of the structure of your house, which actually comes through the roof at a perpendicular angle, it can be one of the weakest points when it comes to keeping your property wind and watertight. New Lead Flashing Needed in Wrexham We were asked to visit a property in Wrexham which had some water ingress around the chimney.…
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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…
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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…
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Can you install a roof light on a flat roof? Absolutely, that is exactly what we did at this beautiful property in Oswestry. As you can see from the picture, this is an old stone property with a lot of character. Rooflights for Extensions Many older buildings need an extension, however, such an addition can make the original room very dark. As many of these extensions have a flat roof, the best way to solve this is to add a…
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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…
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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…
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