In these tough economic times money is tighter than ever and getting a roof right first time has never been more important.  If a contractor must go back to rectify problems, most, if not all the profit made on...

As we strive to improve the energy efficiency of our homes, greater levels of thermal insulation and air tightness reduce the average temperatures within the roof structure.  Warm moist air, generated within the living spaces, can find its way...

I have written many articles advocating the use of dry fix product such as ridge, hip and verge systems, with all the benefits they bring to modern roof construction.  However, we must not forget that mortar has been used...

BS 8000 is a set of British Standards for workmanship on building sites, with Part 6 specifically for clay and concrete tiles, natural slates and fibre cement slates, for covering roofs and walls.  Part 6; I shall refer to it...