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What are the advantages of a pitched roof?

Roofing Solutions

Having a pitched roof can have many advantages over a flat roof but this does often come with a higher price tag. While flat roofs can be built to accommodate foot traffic, pitched roofs can be converted to add a substantial amount of extra living space inside. Within a pitched room you can create an attic or even a spare room. This can give you the much-needed space you need and even add value to the property.

Pitched roofs are often more durable than flat roofs and usual last a long time. Due to their design, pitched roofs are also more reliable when it comes to drainage, with water naturally channelled into downpipes and guttering. There is far less chance of water and other weather conditions entering your roof space with a pitched roof.

The price of a pitched roof is always more expensive than some other roof designs and often does require regular maintenance. There are a number of different types of pitched roofs, the Double-Pitched roof is the most common design for roofs that have a pitch. This design can be symmetrical or asymmetrical. A mono-pitched roof usually has a pitch which is lower than the height of the ceiling.

Should you repair or replace an old roof?

Roof Repairs

So many people have to deal with leaking roofs day in day out and often we put the repairs off until it becomes so bad, we have no other option. It may be that your roof only leaks during serve weather or when the rain is blowing in a certain direction.

Delaying repairs may mean that it ends up costing you more as more damage has been done or the repair is now irreparable.

When it comes to leaks on older roofs you do need to think carefully as to if it is worth repairing the roof or whether you are better to replace it. Replacing a roof will cost more but you often get a guarantee with it so if you find you are having to repair the roof more often then over time the cots of replacing it will probably work out financially better.

If your roof contains asbestos then you will need to factor this in to the cost as removing the roof will cost more as it requires specialist equipment and people who are trained to be able to do the job correctly. 

Do not be tempted to skimp on the price of a roof as you may end up paying for it down the line.

Are you getting the most out of your conservatory?

Construction

Many people when thinking of extending the living space in their homes consider building a conservatory. This can be a worthwhile investment as extra rooms add value to a property and make it more attractive to potential buyers but how can you make sure that the conservatory space is useable all year round and not just in some months of the year?

The most important decision to make is what sort of heating and ventilation there is going to be as this can make a big difference to comfort levels. Opening roof lights are essential to keep the conservatory cool in the summer months and teamed with a ceiling fan will ensure a more comfortable temperature overall. These roof lights can be opened using a winder or be operated by a remote control. Window and roof blinds can be installed either manual or automatic again cutting down on the amount of heat inside the space.

Radiators are a good choice for heating the conservatory in the cooler months and can easily be linked to the heating system of the house however if this is not possible electric heaters can be used and are equally good if a bit more expensive to run.