August - 2018

The importance of Heritage roof conservation

The Importance of Heritage Roof Conservation As Devon roofing contractors, we get to experience and work on some of the most specular buildings around. There are so many fantastic heritage buildings in the Southwest of England and they all help contribute to the unique character of this beautiful part of the country. Listed buildings, such as many churches, public buildings, and country houses are buildings with historic value, and are protected by law from having their chara

common chimney problems

Whilst a fireplace is a great addition to any home, it can come with its fair share of problems. Keeping an eye on the condition of your chimney is essential to avoid any unnecessary danger to your property and keep everything running smoothly. Some of the most common causes of chimney repairs Devon residents require are due to structural damage, tar build-up, flue damage, damp and staining, and blockages. Structural damage The brickwork of a chimney is always susceptible to

How to re-build a chimney stack

How to re-build a chimney stack explained by Roofers in Devon S S ROOFING SPECIALISTS The Chimney works specialists The video below made by a member of our Roofing & Leadwork specialists team showing another step in the re-building stage of the chimney stack, they have taken down 2 chimney's and rebuilding both with 2 x Lead DPC Trays per chimney. In The video is Tyson Stephen Shelley & Paul ogilvy showing the next stage after the finial dpc tray is installed, and the sett

Rules for chimney rebuilding

What are the rules for chimney building? Fist of all the most important thing to remember when rebuilding a chimney stack is the base must be solid! The next most important fact is it must be built with 2 DPC LEAD TRAYS! The importance of the lead dpc tray is that with out it your chimney is not water proof and WILL FAIL!! In the video above is a member of the S S ROOFING SPECIALISTS showing the importance of the the lead dpc tray, these items must be made by professional Le

why is my roof leaking?

Why is my roof leaking is the most common question we get asked. There is never a simple reason as to why your roof is leaking, it takes a true professional to be able to find the fault correctly to ensure it never causes trouble again. Below is a video of Tyson Shelley one of our roofer in Devon - roofing specialists dismantling a much needed chimney re-build. In the video team leader of s s roofing specialists Is showing how easy it is to dismantle this chimney and is in mu

Why did my roof cost more than my neighbours

Why did my roof cost more than my neighbours? Below explained by Trusted roofers in Mid devon There could be lots and lots of reasons why every roof has a different price tag. So lets start with the basics, lets assume the roofs look identical to your neighbouring roof and 2 different contractors carried out the works. What could make one more expensive than the other? A very simple fact. materials would be the greater difference in price. breathable membranes, battens, The L