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…
A farmhouse roof has its own style which consists of a high pitch and many valleys. Additionally, the rooms in most farmhouses have high ceilings and sometimes three storeys. This means the roof is not easy to access with only ladders. This farmhouse in Corwen is no different and consists of traditional brick and slate construction. Scaffolding Essential We always use scaffolding for a new roof; this large farmhouse was no exception. This is so we have safe and easy…
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…
Emergency Chimney Removal, Ellesmere – Stops Damage, Saves Money and Potentially Lives. Oswestry and Wrexham Roofing were called out to an emergency chimney removal in Ellesmere this winter. Time had taken its toll on the mortar in this tall chimney and it was in serious danger of collapse. A chimney in such a situation can easily topple causing damage to the roof upon which it falls. It could even seriously maim or even kill a person who stood close by.…
Did you know that recently we were asked to quote for a roof we wouldn’t repair?!! Why Wouldn’t We Repair A Roof? Very occasionally we won’t do work on a roof. This is only in the case that we think it is in the customer’s best interests. We have a strict policy of only undertaking work we know we can guarantee and that will solve your roofing problems. It is important to us that our customers always get value for…
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…
We were pleased to install a dry ridge roofing system on a bungalow in Oswestry this month. As experienced roofers, we are well versed in traditional roofing methods. However, we are always keen to try something new. A bungalow in Oswestry required a new roof therefore, in this instance, we decided to install a new roofing system. We stripped off all old materials including ridge tiles, tiles, batons, felt, leadwork, and verge cement. How the Dry Ridge System Works In…