A roof terrace of balcony, a roof garden You may already have a balcony or terrace that needs a little TLC. Alternatively, you might be considering utilising an existing flat roof by creating additional outdoor living and entertaining space. Creating a terrace or...
Flat roofs with skylights and lanterns are becoming ever so popular Houses with traditional flat felt roofs can often have issues with leaks, so the question is, are properties still being built with flat roofs and if so, why? We understand the confusion. If you have...
Utilise your unused garage and converted into a room So many of us regularly complain that our house is too small, yet have entire rooms we never use. What do you use your garage for? A place to keep the car or a dumping ground? Rather than struggling to live...
Can snow cause problems to a flat roof? It’s that time of year again. Parts of the country have been submerged by Storm Frank and although we have enjoyed a brief respite and milder weather in the last couple of weeks, it won’t be lasting any longer. The...
A skylight floods your room with light When considering an extension, light is one of the most important factors. For example, the last thing you want is to spend thousands on a brand new kitchen extension only to end up feeling like you’re cooking in the dark....
A new conservatory roof – use your conservatory ALL year round Talking about conservatories in the middle of winter? We must be mad, right? Well, actually no. Because with the High-Tech Advance Conservatory Roof System, you can enjoy your conservatory 365...
What’s needed when replacing a flat roof? Building regulations and planning permission – two terms that can make any homeowner worry. It’s not surprising – there are enough rules, regulations and red tape to confuse even the most seasoned home...
What to do when your flat roof is damaged by high winds England has recently been battered by gale force winds. Severe weather warnings for snow and wind have been issued. Temperatures have dropped dramatically, with icy gusts of between 60-70mph playing havoc with...
The pros and cons in choosing between a pitched roof and a flat roof Although the housing crisis is now over and prices continue rise, people are still struggling to move. Rightmove has recently stated that first time buyer demand has led to average asking prices...
Tips on cleaning a flat roof Autumn has arrived; the leaves are falling from the trees; the mornings are getting darker and colder. The last thing you probably want to do now is clean your flat roof. It’s hardly surprising – tackling such a job is usually at the...
