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The Top of Your Home: A Roofing Blog

The top of your home is arguably one of the most important parts. If it is leaking, it can damage the rest of the house. If it is absorbing too much heat, it causes you to spend extra money on cooling. If it needs replacing and you are trying to sell your home, it can lower the price. However, when there are gardens to tend, lawns to mow, siding to paint, interiors to decorate and so much more to do, your roof can get lost in the shuffle. This blog hopes to draw some much needed attention to the top of your home. Check out these posts to learn more.

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Protect Your Gutters: Your Roofer Wants You To Know Benefits of Gutter Guards

Posted on September 14, 2021

One of the primary functions of a roof is to keep rainwater away from the house. It collects water from the rain and lets it flow down into the gutters, then the downpipes drain the water off your property. Therefore, the channels are a crucial component of your water drainage system. If they clog and fill up with debris, you will have water overflowing and damaging the walls and the house's foundation. [Read More]

Top Things to Look at When Purchasing a Patio Kit

Posted on July 23, 2021

If you have a patio but would like to add a roof to it so that you can enjoy it on rainy or sunny days, then you could be looking into patio kits. There are a lot of patio kits available that can be set up and installed by the average homeowner, as long as you don't mind do-it-yourself projects. Of course, for optimal results, it's essential for you to purchase the right patio kit, and you might not really know what to look for. [Read More]

Reasons to Undertake a Roof Restoration

Posted on April 27, 2021

If your home's roof looks worn or covered in mould and algae, you may think you need to replace the cladding completely. However, a roof restoration could offer a better solution. Consider the following benefits of such an upgrade. Detect and Repair Existing Issues A roof restoration involves several stages, one of which is scrutinising the cladding and searching for cracked, broken tiles and rusty bits of metal sheeting. Contractors will repair or replace damaged tiles and realign any dislodged ones. [Read More]

Timber Framing or Steel Framing? Understanding the Difference

Posted on March 4, 2021

Many crucial decisions define a successful construction project. If you have a construction project, one of such decisions will be the type of framing to choose for your building. And generally, this often comes down to two primary choices: timber and steel. It's imperative to choose carefully here because the framing acts as your building's backbone. What's more, since construction projects can be a costly investment, you need to choose a type of framing that is not only safe and secure but also that fits well within your budget. [Read More]