Whenever it’s practical to replace damaged roof flashing, do so. In an emergency or when replacement is too difficult or expensive, use a patch and inspect it annually. Typically, you…
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Tile roofing distinguishes your home with a classic style. Unfortunately, various problems can arise with a tile roof that you may need to address and repair to prevent damage to…
Flat roofs are built up of layers of roofing felt and tar. Leaks usually occur at low spots or where the roofing felt has been damaged. In most cases, the…
In older properties, ridge tiles often become loose because of crumbling and breakdown in the old lime mortar. Cracked or crumbling mortar should be carefully removed with a hammer and…
Slate roofing is considered a high-quality, durable, and aesthetically pleasing material which receives considerable focus in both the sale of properties and in the evaluation of building condition. Like many…
Replacement of roof tiles that have cracked, broken or disappeared is important to prevent roof leaks an ceiling damage once rain and wind appear. Fixing the problem quickly by yourself…
When slate tiles are damaged there are normally remnants of the tile left behind including nails. As a result, the second step in replacing a missing or damaged slate tile…
The course of slates above the removed slate does not allow access to the batten needed to nail the slate back into position. There are two methods available to allow…
If rainwater is coming in through a cracked tile or slate and you cannot get a replacement immediately, make a temporary repair to reduce to a minimum the damage done…
Watch our step-by-step film showing how to draught-proof windows, with expert advice and top tips to help you complete the job with confidence.