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Overclad or Replace an Asbestos-Cement Roof?
An ageing asbestos-cement roof can be covered over or taken off. The choice turns on the condition of…
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Posts and guides on roof repairs, coverings, costs and the rules that apply to roof work in north-east Hampshire and west Surrey.
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Fragile Roofs: Safety for Building Owners
A fragile roof looks solid and fails without warning under a person's weight. Building owners need to know…
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Single-Ply Roofing for Commercial Buildings
Single-ply roofing is a factory-made sheet laid in one layer, with joints welded or bonded on site. PVC,…
Guide · 9 min read
Commercial Flat Roof Refurbishment
Refurbishing a commercial flat roof starts with one question: can the existing roof carry a new layer, or…
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Planned Maintenance for Commercial Roofs
A maintenance plan puts a commercial roof on a regular rhythm of inspection, cleaning and small repairs. It…
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CDM 2015 on Commercial Roofing Jobs
The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 apply to roof work on commercial buildings. The number of contractors…
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Industrial Unit Roof Leaking: Causes and Fixes
Most industrial roof leaks trace back to laps, fixings, roof lights or gutters. Finding which one decides if…
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What Does Chimney Repair Cost?
Chimney work is priced by access and extent more than by the size of the repair. Typical UK…
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Chimney Repointing: When and Why
Repointing replaces the mortar joints that frost and rain have worn out. Done in good time, it protects…
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Chimney Flaunching Repair
Flaunching is the sloped mortar that holds chimney pots in place and sends rain away from the flue.…
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Chimney Flashing Explained
Chimney flashing is the lead that seals the join between stack and roof. It has four parts, each…
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Why Is My Chimney Leaning?
A chimney that leans is moving, and a stack that is moving should be treated as unsafe until…
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