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Going from pitched roof to flat
Hello, I have a bungalow which has a small extension to the side running the length of the property. The flat roof on the extension is knackered. I want to take it all off and re-do the extension properly by building and replacing all the windows etc. Where the original house was the guttering is still on it and the flat roof is under the guttering. When i build the side extension do i need to keep this guttering or can i raise the roof a little and have it so the rain water runs straight off the house roof onto the flat roof then into the gutter of the flat roof? If not what else coudl i do?
ice accumulation in gutters in Scotland
What can I do to prevent ice accumulation causing damage to my guttering? I live in the far north of Scotland and we get a fair bit of ice and snow during the winter. We’ve already had to replace a few gutters. What can we do to prevent this problem occurring again?
Judging Hip Ridges Health Status
hello , I think two my hip/ridge tiles has perished and need replacing. They have cracked half inch down or so. It is solidly embedded it seems. But others hip/ridge tiles, the top layer is only weathered and flaky but underlying ridge/hip is solidly embedded and loose. I'm planning to put a new roof in few years time and hence my question was which hip/ridges should be replaced now and which ones I can defer if at all I can defer. How do you decide which ones to alter as disturbing ridge/hip will break corner cemented underlying tiles. I have scaffolding in place. Guys are coming are giving various contradictary advise. Also How do I select a competent roofer over cow boys - as every one claims they can do the work. Many Thanks in Advance.
Is it worth putting a tiled roof on a conservatory?
Keen to hear if it’s worth getting a conservatory with a tiled roof or just ends up being another expensive job with not much benefit?
Can you raise a garage roof without planning permission?
Would this fall under permitted development?
How do you stop birds nesting in roof eaves
Birds are back again this year and making a mess. Is there a safe way to stop them without causing damage or breaking any rules?
Best roof shingle wood to use
What type of wood is best for roof shingles? And how can I tell if they're good quality and weatherproof? They're for my car port and porch.
Can insulation materials attract mice?
Can insulation materials attract mice and other animals? How can I tell whether any given insulation material or/and product will have this effect?
Quote for leaking from roof
We have watermarks coming through to one of the upstairs rooms anytime it rains. There were no issues with the roof on the home report when we purchased the property roughly 8 weeks ago
Swapping fascia boards
Can you replace wooden fascia boards for uPVC? I assume they're mostly decorative and easy to swap? Am I right?
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