To fix a leaking gutter joint, unclip the union piece, clean both gutter ends and the fitting, replace the rubber seal if it’s hardened or cracked, refit the union to the correct expansion mark, and run a thin bead of exterior-grade sealant inside the joint as a backup layer. Most repairs take 30 to 60 […]
Tag Archives: roofing
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The clearest warning signs your roof needs repair are missing or slipped tiles, a sagging roofline, water stains on ceilings, damp or daylight in the loft, debris in the gutters, moss build-up, damaged or corroded flashing, and an unexplained rise in energy bills. Spotting any of these early on usually means a straightforward repair rather […]
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Roof shingles are individual, overlapping pieces of roofing material, laid in rows so each one sheds rainwater onto the row below and off the roof edge. In the UK, the term is often used loosely to mean roof tiles, but technically it covers a broader family of materials, including bitumen, metal, slate, timber and composite, […]
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The main types of roofing materials used in the UK are natural slate, clay tiles, concrete tiles, and metal roofing for pitched roofs, and EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass, and torch-on felt for flat roofs. Slate and clay tile last longest (50 to 100 years), while concrete, metal, and EPDM offer a lower-cost middle ground with […]
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Choosing the right roofing company comes down to a few checks: licensing and insurance, reputation and experience, a genuine local presence, multiple written quotes, clarity on who’s doing the work, the materials and workmanship on offer, and proper warranties. How a company communicates with you along the way tells you almost everything about what working […]