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Different roof windows?
What distinguishes sky windows, roof windows and skylights from one another?
Converting garage flat roof to a pitched roof. Need advice
We’re looking at doing a garage roof conversion and not sure what’s involved in changing the roof shape. Do you need planning permission for that? What's the cost for a garage roof conversion?
How often should gutters be cleaned
I have read some guides online that suggest this is done twice a year, but is this really necessary? I'm a new homeowner and I don't want to waste money if I can push it longer than that
Hole in roof valley lead
While painting our house, we've noticed there's a hole in the lead flashing on the valley of the roof. Can it be patched or does it need taking out and replacing?
recommended types of soffits and fascias for durability
There are multiple issues with the soffits and fascias on my roof and I figure it's time to replace them. What is the best type of soffits and fascias I should purchase based on durability?
Should ridge tiles be cemented on?
Is there something more modern that roofers are using when fixing ridge tiles?
How to stop rain coming down a chimney
We get a smell of damp and sometimes drips down our chimney (blocked off) stack when it rains heavily. What's the best way to stop this?
How much to fix damp around a chimney breast?
Our house is a 1930s semi and there's a damp patch on the bedroom wall right where the chimney breast is. It only gets worse after heavy rain, so I'm guessing it's the flashing or the pointing up top. Had one roofer round who quoted £850 without even going up on the roof. Does that sound about right, and what would a proper repair normally cost?
Most durable roof tile to use
Is concrete or clay more durable for a roof tile?
Gable End Restraint/Straps
Hi, buying a 1970s house and survey reports: "End restraint is inadequate to the roof structure and gable wall straps should now be fitted, to connect the roof structure to the end walls. These are galvanised steel connectors which should be spaced along the roof and ceiling timbers at maximum of 2-metre intervals. They should be sufficiently long to be fixed to three of the roof timbers and have suitable noggins between the roof timbers." How much would this work cost approximately? Can the straps be attached to the brick, rather than making a hole to get strap through?
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