Roofing

48 articles

• Asbestos Roofing UK: Identifying & Removing Cement Sheets
• Box Gutter vs Parapet Gutter Comparison
  Box gutter vs parapet gutter terminology/lining-material decision guide (fall, outlet sizing, lead/GRP/single-ply comparison).
• Chimney Repairs UK: Repointing, Flaunching & Flashings
  Chimney repairs: repointing mortar mix (NHL lime), flaunching replacement, lead flashing code, chimney pot and cowl options
• Clay Tile Roofing: Types, Pitch & BS 5534 Fixing Guide
• Cold Roof vs Warm Roof Insulation: UK Building Regs Guide
  Cold roof vs warm roof insulation: 50mm ventilated airspace, warm roof build-up, condensation risk, BS 5250, Approved Document L U-values
• Dormer Construction: Building Regs & Planning Guide UK
  Dormer construction: PD rights 40m³ detached/20m³ terraced, structural trimmer frame, GRP vs lead valley/cheek weathering, Approved Documents A/B/C/L compliance, party wall implications
• Dry Ridge vs Mortar-Bedded Ridge Tiles: Which Should I Use?
  Dry-ridge vs mortar-bedded ridge tiles: BS 5534:2014+A2:2018 mandates mechanical fixing; NHBC 7.2 requires dry-fix on new build; mortar acceptable only on <25% repair; Part F2 ridge ventilation 5mm gap
• Dry Verge & Dry Ridge Systems: BS 5534 Fixing Guide UK
  BS 5534:2014+A2:2018 mandates mechanical fixing of all ridge/verge tiles; mortar-free dry ridge with roll-out roll and per-tile clamps; dry verge cap units screwed to gable batten; ventilation continuity at ridge per BS 5250; wind uplift calc per BS EN 1991-1-4
• EPDM Flat Roof Installation: Bonding & Edge Details UK
  EPDM flat roofing: 1.14mm minimum membrane, 1:80 minimum fall, C2S2 contact adhesive, edge drip trim, BS 6229:2018 warm roof build-up, 50-year expected lifespan
• Fascia & Soffit Replacement: UK Ventilation Requirements
  Fascia and soffit replacement: uPVC vs wood, vented soffits for cold roof ventilation, bargeboard fixing, lead soaker details
• Felt Roof vs Slate Roof: Comparison Guide
  Where a flat felt roof (garage, dormer cheek, single-storey extension, porch, bay window) is at end of life, the decision is usually between re-covering it in felt again (£40-110/m² fitted, 15-25 year life, no structural change)
• Flat Roof Materials: EPDM, GRP, Felt & Single-Ply UK
  Felt 2-layer/3-layer vs EPDM vs GRP vs single-ply PVC/TPO vs hot-melt vs liquid PU comparison; BS 6229:2018 1:80 fall min (1:40 best); BS EN 13501-5 BROOF(t4) fire; selection by size + complexity + lifespan + foot traffic + aesthetic; warm vs cold roof; BBA Agrément for 30+ year warranty
• Flat Roof Repair Methods: Guide to Leaks & Patches UK
  Find ingress (not stain) via IR/capacitance survey; cold liquid PU/PMMA vs torch-on (Safe2Torch) vs EPDM overlay vs strip+recover; BS 6229 1:80 finished fall; wet insulation must be replaced; Part L on >25%
• Flat Roofing Options: EPDM, GRP & Felt Comparison UK
  Flat roofing comparison: EPDM, GRP, felt, single ply — lifespan, cost per m², insulation requirements, when to recommend each
• Green Roof Construction: Extensive vs Intensive UK Guide
  Green roofs: extensive (50–150mm, sedum) vs intensive (200mm+), drainage layer build-up, root barrier, mandatory fire breaks at floor levels, GRO Code loading
• Gutter & Downpipe Sizing UK: BS EN 12056-3 Guide
  BS EN 12056-3 design rainfall 75mm/hr (England), half-round 112mm gutter serves 47m² catchment, 68mm downpipe per 42m², outlet every 12m max, leaf guard and rodding access
• Gutter Cleaning and Maintenance: Methods and Frequency
  Clear gutters ≥twice a year (autumn + spring; quarterly near trees); remove leaves/moss/silt, flush, check falls/joints/downpipes; Work at Height Regs 2005, BS EN 12056-3, CDM 2015, Wildlife & Countryside Act 1981 (nesting birds), Part H
• Guttering Guide: Sizes, Materials, Falls & Common Problems
  Guttering: half-round vs square-line sizing (BS EN 12056), fall gradient (1:600 min), joint sealing, common blockage points
• How Long Does a Roof Last? UK Lifespan by Material
  Roof lifespan by material: concrete 40-60yr, clay/slate 60-150yr, felt 12-30yr, EPDM 30-50yr, zinc 60-100yr; workmanship/BS 5534 fixing as the real lifespan driver, not material alone
• How Often Should a Roof Be Inspected?
  Roof inspection frequency by roof type and age; post-storm/insurance-claim inspection triggers; standalone inspection-visit pricing
• Lead Roofing Code Numbers: Bay Widths & Joints Guide
  Lead roofing work: Code 3–8 selection, maximum bay widths (500mm Code 5, 600mm Code 6), welted drip joints, soaker sizing formula, patination oil, BS EN 12588
• Leadwork on Roofs: Code Numbers & Flashing Specification
• Metal Roofing Systems: Fixings, Falls & Building Regs UK
  Corrugated/box-profile steel, aluminium, Corten; fixings (primary/stitching, EPDM washers), side/end laps, min falls; condensation/anti-drip; sheet selection by span/pitch; Building Regs; complements zinc-roofing
• Natural Slate Roofing: Sizing, Fixing, Headlap and BS 5534
• Pitched Roof Construction: Rafters, Pitch & Loads Guide
• Pitched Roof Repairs: Tiles, Ridge, Lead & Valleys Guide
  Pitched roof repairs: ridge tile repointing, plain tile/slate replacement, lead flashing dressing, valley repair methods
• Pitched Roof Specification: BS 5534 Tiles & Battens UK
• Pitched Roof Structure: Types, Rafter Sizing & Birdsmouth
  Couple roof (≤5.5m span), close couple with ceiling tie, purlin roof with hanger/strut at 1.5m centres, rafter sizing from TRADA span tables, birdsmouth max ⅓ rafter depth
• Polycarbonate vs Glass Roof Panels: Comparison Guide
  Polycarbonate vs glass conservatory/lantern roof comparison: BS EN 1013 and BS EN 1279 product standards, thermal and solar-gain trade-offs.
• Re-bedding Ridge Tiles: Mortar vs Dry-Fix Systems
  Since BS 5534 (2014 revision) ridge/hip tiles must be mechanically fixed as well as bedded — mortar alone not compliant; re-bed + ridge screws/clips, or dry-fix (dry ridge) system; BS 5250, Part C/F, Work at Height Regs 2005
• Re-Roofing a House UK: Strip vs Overlay & Building Control
  Re-roofing: strip vs overlay decision, breathable underlay installation (150mm horizontal lap), BS 5534 mechanical fixings, 25×50mm battens minimum, Building Control notification >25% area, Competent Roofer scheme self-certification
• Roof Eaves & Verge Details: BS 5534 Fixing Guide UK
• Roof Moss Treatment: Biocide Application & Zinc Strips UK
  Roof moss treatment: biocide BPR PT10 registered products, zinc strip 150mm wide, pressure washing risks on aged tiles, allow 6–8 weeks post-treatment for die-back before clearing
• Roof Safety Regulations UK: Edge Protection & WAH 2005
• Roof Tile Types UK: Weight, Cost & Lifespan Guide
  Roof tile types: concrete interlocking, clay plain, natural slate, fibre cement — weight, cost, lifespan, and BS 5534 fixing requirements
• Roof Truss Replacement: What's Involved
  Roof truss replacement: BS EN 14250 prefabricated components, like-for-like manufacturer drawings vs bespoke structural engineer design, temporary propping sequence
• Roof Ventilation Requirements: Building Regs & BS 5250 UK
  Roof ventilation: cold roof 1:150 free area at eaves, ridge vent equivalent, BS 5250 condensation risk, Approved Document C
• Roof Window Installation: Flashing, Headers & Part L UK
  Roof window (Velux) installation: EDL/EDM/BFX flashing codes, structural trimmer/header joist, Part L ≤1.8 W/m²K, escape window minimum 540×1,000mm clear (MK04 insufficient — requires C04 or 78×118)
• Roofing Underlay: Breathable Membranes vs Traditional Felt
  Roofing underlay: traditional 1F/HR bitumen felt vs vapour-permeable breathable membranes; ventilation rules, condensation risk, taped vs unsupported, wind uplift; BS 5534, BS 5250
• Roofing Work & Building Control: When to Notify UK 2024
• Rooflights & Skylights UK: Planning Rules & Installation
  Rooflights and skylights: PD rules (≤150mm protrusion), Velux flashing kit codes (EDL/EDM/BFX/BPX), structural header sizing, minimum pitch 15°, Part B escape window requirements
• Slate Roof Installation: Gauge, Lap, Nailing and Verge Detailing
  Slate roof installation: gauge = (slate length − headlap) ÷ 2, 75-100mm headlap by pitch/exposure, BS 5534:2014+A2:2018 mandates every-slate mechanical fixing (no more exposure-zone-only), copper/stainless nails only, dry-verge vs bedded-mortar vs undercloak detailing, BS 8612 dry-fix ridge
• Slate vs Concrete Roof Tiles: Weight, Cost & BS 5534 Guide
  Slate 20-25kg/m² 80-150yr vs concrete 40-55kg/m² 40-60yr (load doubles); BS 5534:2014+A2:2018 mandatory mechanical fixing; BS 8612 dry-fix ridge/verge; min pitch; BS EN 12326 A1/S1/T1; conservation refusals
• Solar Panels on Roofs: Loading, Waterproofing & MCS Guide
  Solar panels on roofs: 10–25 kg/m² loading, lead soaker penetration sealing (Code 4), tile hook systems, MCS installation requirement for SEG, PD rules (200mm max projection above roof plane)
• Standing Seam Metal Roofing: Materials & Lifespan Guide
  Standing seam metal roofing: zinc BS EN 501 (2.2mm/m thermal expansion per 100°C), aluminium BS EN 506, steel BS EN 14782, fixed/sliding clip system, minimum 3° pitch
• Tile Batten Spacing by Roof Pitch
  Tile batten spacing UK: BS 5534:2014+A2:2018; concrete interlocking 75mm headlap at 35deg pitch, plain tiles 65mm minimum lap at 40deg, gauge = (rafter length - headlap)/courses; 38x25mm SC3-graded battens to BS 5534 minimum
• Tracing a Pitched Roof Leak: Systematic Diagnosis
  Pitched roof leak tracing decision tree: BS 5534 basis, systematic diagnosis from ridge to eaves, condensation vs penetrating damp differentiation
• Zinc Roofing: Standing Seam, Thermal Movement & BS EN 501
  Standing seam / batten roll; thickness 0.7-0.8mm; thermal expansion allowance (clips, fixed/sliding); ventilated warm vs cold deck (corrosion underside); patina; min falls; complements leadwork and metal-roofing-systems