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Solid Conservatory Roofs: Building Regulations in Farnborough
Swapping a glazed conservatory roof for a solid one is a Building Regulations matter first. Here is what…
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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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Spray Foam Insulation and Your Mortgage: A Farnborough Guide
In March 2023 RICS reported lender concern over spray foam, beginning in equity release. Your own mortgage provider…
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Can a Roof Leak Cause a Collapse?
A leak is not usually a sudden structural failure, but it is a warning that can lead to…
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What Is the Cheapest Flat Roof Material?
On every published list felt is the lowest-priced flat covering, but it also has the shortest life. The…
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Rooflight vs Skylight: What Is the Difference?
In everyday speech the two words mean much the same thing. In the Building Regulations they sit on…
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Skylight vs Velux Window: What Is the Difference?
Velux is a maker's name for its roof windows. Skylight is the general word for glazing in a…
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What Is the Life Expectancy of a Lead Roof?
HomeBuilding gives a lead flat roof 60 to 100 years, and flashing can reach over 80. Those are…
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What Time of Year Is Cheapest to Replace a Roof?
The month has little direct effect on what a new roof costs. What shifts with it is how…
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Can You Live in Your House While the Roof Is Replaced?
Yes, a household can stay put through a re-roof. It helps to know what changes in the house,…
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What to Ask a Roofer Before Hiring
The questions worth putting to any roofer, in the order the conversation tends to run: what is being…
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The Main Drawbacks of a Flat Roof
A flat roof has real weaknesses: it can hold water, it can trap moisture, its covering has a…
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What Is the Most Economical Roof Pitch?
A lower pitch means less roof to cover and a shorter scaffold job, but only if the covering…
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