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Roofing advice
Posts from the Affinity Roofing Andover blog filed under Roofing advice.
Blog · 9 min readSpray foam insulation in your loft: why lenders worry and what removal involvesFoam sprayed across the inside of a roof can conceal the timber it is stuck to. That lies behind the concerns some…
Blog · 9 min readAsbestos-cement roofs on Andover industrial units: overclad or replace?Many older industrial and farm buildings still carry corrugated asbestos-cement sheets. Whether to cover them over or take them off depends on…
Blog · 10 min readDo you need planning permission for a roof window in Andover?Most roof windows on a house need no planning application, provided they stay within a short list of limits. The limits change…
Blog · 10 min readWhy is water running behind my gutter? Eaves felt, fascias and drip traysWhen rain runs down the back of a gutter instead of into it, the gutter is rarely the whole story. The fault…
Blog · 9 min readLead codes explained: which lead goes where on your roofLead sheet comes in numbered codes from 3 to 8, each thicker and heavier than the last. Each position on a roof…
Blog · 9 min readReplacing a conservatory roof with a solid tiled roof: Building Regulations and costsA solid tiled roof in place of glass or polycarbonate changes the weight, the insulation and the rules that apply. This post…
Blog · 9 min readDry ridge vs mortar: what BS 5534 means for your ridge tilesRidge tiles that were bedded in mortar can be re-bedded, clipped or replaced with a dry system. This post explains what the…
Blog · 10 min readHow long does a slate roof last? Nail sickness and when to re-slateThe slate on an old roof often has decades left, while its fixings have run out. Knowing which part is failing decides…
Blog · 9 min readRe-roofing in Test Valley: Building Regulations, planning and what to expect week by weekA re-roof is usually permitted development, yet it can still need Building Regulations approval, a scaffold licence and a word with the…
Blog · 9 min readDo I need a roofer to clean moss off my roof? Cleaning, biocides and damage to avoidMoss on a roof looks harmless, and clearing it looks simple. The method matters more than the effort, because the wrong one…
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