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Planning Permission for Roof Work: Class C, Dormers and Flats
Re-covering the roof of a house is normally permitted development under Class C. Dormers, flats, listed homes and…
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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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Roof Work in Rushmoor's Conservation Areas
Rushmoor has nine conservation areas, and two of its Article 4 directions touch roofs or the things on…
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Do Roof Battens Need Replacing?
Sound battens can stay. Soft, split, undersized or badly spaced ones cannot, and once a roof is stripped…
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How Much Does It Cost to Replace Roof Tiles?
National guides put a handful of replacement tiles at roughly £75 to £400 or around £215, depending on…
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Dry Ridge vs Mortar: What BS 5534 Means for Ridge Tiles
BS 5534 is not the law, and mortar is not banned. What the standard says is that mortar…
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Dry Verge Systems: Replacing Mortar Verges
A mortar verge cracks, loosens and lets tiles lift in the wind. A dry verge replaces the mortar…
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Breathable Roof Membranes and Ventilation
Whether a roof space needs ventilating depends on the underlay under the tiles. A non-breathable underlay needs an…
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Slipped Roof Tiles: Causes and Proper Fixes
A tile slips because whatever held it has given way: a nail, a nib or the batten behind.…
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Warm Roof vs Cold Roof Flat Roofs
The difference between a warm and a cold flat roof is one question: does the insulation sit above…
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Flat Roof Building Regulations
Replacing a flat roof covering is not always a paperwork-free job. Part L can treat a new membrane…
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GRP Fibreglass Flat Roofs Explained
GRP gives a flat roof one jointless, hard-wearing skin with no laps to fail. It also depends on…
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How Much Does a Roof Replacement Cost?
Published figures for a new roof run from an average of around £5,250 to £21,000, depending on the…
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