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Construction Requirements Presented by Roofers in Halifax

Eagle Roofing decided to give you a simple construction requirements presentation about all of the essentials that you need to know. First of all, categorizing roofs is very important when it comes to understanding construction requirements. A roof can either be flat or pitched, and if it is pitched, it is constructed either as a traditional roof or a trussed roof. A trussed roof is a roof that has sections which are on the top of a load which is supporting or bearing the walls of your house. On the other hand, a traditional roof has sections of a specific material (in most cases timber) which are altogether built in one by one. You can see what are the construction requirements depending on the type of roof you have.
It doesn’t matter what type of roof you have, roofs exist and are specifically designed to protect you and your property from weather changes and damage. Roofs need to withstand tremendously high speeds of snow and wind.
One thing that is quite useful to know, according to roofers in Halifax, is that roofing in Britain has tiny section such as slates and tiles which are covering the roof. They are safer for handling and it is easy to get on the roof if there are slates and tiles.
A lot of individuals who work in this business tell their customers that the so-called roofing felt serves as a waterproof layer that protects the roof. However, this is not the case, and the ventilation holes on the roof have been left deliberately. Because of the pitch and the felt that is placed under the roof’s tiles, it is nearly impossible to know on which side your roof started to leak. Water can sometimes go through some of the broken slates or tiles and simply run down through the felt. A lot of water can go through these places of your house just because you might not spot a broken ridge until you see it running all the way down your bedroom wall.
Always have in mind that you should not make any attempts to start working on your house’s re-roofs without using a scaffold. The tiles are basically under hammers all the time because of the abrupt changes of the weather, and because of that they can become quite dry some days or extremely slippery during rainy days. Even a professional roofer does not work without using a scaffold, so roofers in Halifax recommend being extremely cautious when it comes to going up on your house’s roof!

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Roofers in Halifax- How to Check if You Need a New Roof

Most people who live in houses have no clue if their house needs a brand new roof or not. Some of them cannot even identify the type of roof they have! If you want to be sure that your house needs a new roof or not, you should be able to make a distinction between the different types of roof and the damages that can be caused throughout the years. Roofers in Halifax can help you understand the basic things about roofing and the early signs of damage that can save you a lot of money and time wasted on searching for the solution to the roofing issue that you are facing.
First of all, you should know that most of the houses have a slightly raised (or pitched) roof that is fully covered either in slate or tiles. The tiles can be created with a bit of clay or cement. The tiles made out of cement can last up to forty or fifty years. One of them costs around 70 pennies. The clay tiles can definitely last a longer time, but they are a bit more pricey – about £1.20 per one clay tile.
Slates are used rarely, mostly because of their high price. Apart from that, more sates will be needed in order to cover the entire roof area so that is also a reason why individuals who live in houses decide to choose tiles. Some garages, outbuildings or housing extensions are covered with flat roofs. The most popular among the flat ones is the felt roof. If you are willing to get something even better than felt, some of the latest materials which are used are PVC and fibreglass and we definitely recommend them.
If we are talking about tiled roofs, look around for leaks and damp. This can be a straight signal that some of the tiles have slipped or cracked. If some of the tiles are blown off, you must know that it is very important to replace it as soon as possible.
If the roofing is flat, you should look around for splits and cracks that can be spotted all around the borders. Another sign that you are facing some roofing issues is that water can build up and cause sagging from the top of your house and straight to the bottom. Look around for damp patches, too. Go to the attic and see if there are some big damp patches. If there is some spot where you can see lumps which seem uneven, you might consider looking for roofers in Halifax to fix this type of issue.

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Roofers in Huddersfield Present Different Types of Tiles

Understanding the differences between all types of tiles is quite important, especially for people who are interested in the aesthetic internal and external look of their house. Roofers in Huddersfield decided to present all of the different tiles that you can come across and choose from.

First of all, we have to mention the plain tiles, which are tiny rectangular and flat tiles that measure about 265 millimeters x 167 millimeters. An interesting fact concerning the measurements is that they date back from the time when King Edward the 4th was ruling, around 1477. The size doesn’t vary that much, not even today. The plain tiles have one broken bond and easily keep all the water away. Plain tiles usually require a gable tile that can be used on the verges. Apart from that, they require the so-called tiles “eaves”, which are used at the bottom of the tiles. There are a couple of different types of plain tiles from which you can choose from:

1) Slate – thin rectangular sections of quarried metamorphic rock that come in varying sizes and thicknesses.
2) Plain Tiles – small rectangular sections of clay with a smooth or sanded surface finish.
3) Pantiles – a distinctive clay tile with an ‘S’ shaped profile.
4) Roman Tiles – similar to a Pantile, but has a cross section that is flat with a small roll.

Slate roof tiles are a cost effective alternative to natural roofing slates. A strong, lightweight interlocking concrete product. The Plain Tile has the appearance of a traditional clay tile but the strength and economy of a concrete tile. Ideal for historic restorations and projects where subtle aesthetic appearance and cost efficiency are a priority.

Pantiles are different types of tiles which are made out of clay and are flattened to look like they are in “S” shape. The shape of these tiles creates an appearance that looks quite distinctive, and because of their popularity in the past years, they are now considered as one of Britain’s greatest vernacular materials used for roofing.

Another type of tiles that Eagle Roofing regularly work with are the Roman tiles. The specific Roman design is quite interesting and different. These tiles are flat shaped and have a tiny roll which is sliding down on the right side of the Roman tile. Historically, one of the most wanted designs in Britain is the double Roman tile that comes in concrete. The original Roman style evolved similarly to the pantiles, but became a bit different in the end because this style comes from the well-known Imbrex and Tegula tiles. The curved and the flat tile were put together in order to create one single unit. Therefore, the mixture that came out of Tegula and Imbrex has become popular in such a short period of time. One of the tiles that became well-known worldwide was the Bambino tile. Nevertheless, these days, the models which exhibit a more delicate and tinier roll have slowly but surely become the true norm when it comes to Roman tiles. The early versions of this type of tile were quite popular in Belgium back in the 50’s. The name of the tile that was popular in Belgium was Sterreberg, also known as the Flemish tile. This is a unique looking tile which was generally used in the Belgian region back in the days.

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DIY ROOF REPAIRING PART 3

Of all the roof related troubles present up-to-date, replacement of tiles is the hardest task. Such kind of work requires excellent skills and extreme neatness, which can better be handled by professionals, like roofers Huddersfield. However, if you think you do not need any expert help and want to carry out tile repairing all by yourself, then you have landed at the right place. In this third part of DIY roof repairing, we shall help you sort out the tiling process of your home’s roof at your own.

Tile replacement:

Here is how to replace broken tiles of a pitched roof.
Depending upon the weather conditions your house has to face, roof tiles might be fixed to an underlying layer of wooden batten either with nails or clips. Hence, in order to set the damaged tile free from the batten, you must make use of a specialized tool known as ‘Slater’s ripper’, which you may hire from any hardware store if you do not wish to buy one.
Start your work from the point of highest broken tile. After using the cutter, you would need to slip out the damaged tile carefully. Slide away the adjacent tiles in an upward direction, and carefully tilt outwards the defected one. You may carry down the tiles one by one or you may collect them in a bucket.
Next, start wiggling the surrounding intact tiles and slowly slip the new one beneath them. Slide and position it until it fits onto the wooden batten perfectly.
Try replacing broken roof tiles at your own and save yourself some useful pennies.

Slate replacement:

Roof slate replacement works in the same manner as that of a tile, however, slate fixation requires use of metal strips. Start removing broken slate carefully, by shaking it left and right until it comes off. Be careful about the sharp edges.
Take metal strips and cut them at a length corresponding to that of the new slate. In the space emptied by the broken slate, fix the metal strip using galvanized clout nail, which should be at a distance of about 25 mm from the end.
Take the new slate and carefully slide it under the adjacent slates. Position it until it fixes properly. Grab the end of the metal strip which is protruding from the lower end of the slate and bend over its edge.
There you go! You have fixed a slate all by yourself.

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DIY Roof Repairing Part 2

In our previous article, we discussed about roof repairing by oneself on a smaller basis. Now you shall come across some comparatively bigger defects, which you might not have known earlier that they too can be dealt without seeking professional help.

Leaks in flashing areas:

You cannot determine the amount of leak areas a roof can contain. Water can make its way even from the tiniest spot available. However, places in the roof where flashings are defected make favorable grounds for water leaks.
Flashings are actually thin pieces of an impermeable material which is installed in a roof so as to stop the entry of water into the roof stuff from a joint. They make an effective part of weather proofing system.
However, if a flashing is installed poorly, gets rusted or comes out loose, it makes an easy passage for water seepage. With the aid of few handy tools, you can fix this trouble all by yourself within a couple of minutes.
If in any case the above mentioned DIY method does not work, make use of roofing cement to cover the exposed joint area.

You would require:

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Method: Brush off any dust or remains of sealant materials or old mortals from the damaged joint. To push flashing clips into the joint, make use of a screwdriver to hold it tight in its place. Now grab the lead sealant and apply it in a continuous band fashion over the joint.
Fix holes in flat roof all by yourself:
Small holes are quite easy to fix. To restore the integrity of your roof which has been interrupted by tiny holes, you just need to fill them up with some resilient and compatible material.
For this purpose, all you need is:
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Brush off dust from the area to be treated, and apply primer over the hole, extending it onto the surrounding intact part as well for support. Allow it to dry. Cut out some portion of patching material so as to stick it on the primer-treated area. After sticking the patch onto the primer, use a flat-roof roller to convert it into an even surface.

Repair roof bubbles:

Moisture may get trapped in between the roof layers and may protrude outwards as a bubble. Dealing with roof bubbles is pretty easy. Use a knife to slit open the bubble into two. Cut out a thin strip from the middle portion so that the adjacent two sides can lie flat. Take a trowel to insert roofing cement under the flaps. Now apply a layer of roofing cement over a span of area that is 6” wider than the damage. Mix some amount of fiberglass mesh in the cement. Now apply another coating of this cement. Make use of a trowel to even the edges.
If any trouble with your roof seems invincible, it is always a wise option to access expert help from Huddersfield roofers.

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DIY Roof Repairing Part 1

The integrity of the roof of your house matters a lot. The materials used to build a roof influence its stability and strength, and determine its longevity as well.
The roof may remain an ignored aspect of your home for a great period of time. However, for some days, anywhere in between a particular season, your roof may catch your attention by displaying issues such as leakage and cracking. This is actually a sign that you have ignored the health of a vital part of your home for long.
Approaching professionals every time your house’s roof creates a trouble is not always possible. Your pocket may at times stop you from asking professional help. Hence, in such cases, go for DIY methods of roof repairing. Such handy tips are easy to employ and can work for considerable amount of time as well.
So go through the following content so as to get some know-how of how you can fix your roof without expending unnecessarily.
DIY methods can also assist you in keeping the weak areas of your roof intact, until you get help from the roofers in Huddersfield.

Inspection:

Leakage is a really common issue in almost home. Not even the most carefully constructed roofs of a mansion or a palace are exempted from this menace. If you want to fix the leaks by yourself, then you first need to perform a thorough inspection in and out. Dribbling water is no big deal to locate. However, in case if you cannot track the line of water flow which is interrupting the structure of your roof, then proceed by removing away shingles from the region of the roof you suspect. This can aid you in tracking down the culprit source correctly.
Penetrations in the roofs form a favorable site for leaks. Check these areas too.
If your house has an attic, go there to check for water stained patches on the floor and the roof.

Fix leaking shiners:

A shiner is a nail which stands out alone in the roof, as it missed the frame which it was supposed to be attached to, when the roof surface was being fixed to the rafters. At times, these lonely protruding nails act as an outflow for water coming from an unknown source. A simple solution here is to bend the end of the nail upwards with the help of pliers, forming a loop. One can easily notice a dribbling nail in the attic roof mostly during summers.

Cover the holes:

Make use of rubber-washered screws to fill in tiny holes of the roof. Such holes are frequently present in a wooden roof, which can act as an outflow for constantly flowing water out from a mysterious source.

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5 Re-Roof Hacks From the Experience of a Halifax Roofing Company

You are considering a quick re roof before the Christmas holidays, but you do not know if your roof truly needs to be renewed? Well, you have stumbled upon the perfect article that will guide you through the most common warnings that can show you whether your roof needs to get re roof or not. Eagle-roofing, a Halifax roofing company, can repair your roof and give it a brand new look just before the winter holidays. All you have to do is a systematic roof inspection before calling us. Let’s walk-through the hacks.

1. Water damage and leaking

The first thing that will immediately catch your eyes is damage caused by water or water leaking. Do not panic, though. Water damage does not mean that you need to go for re-roof to your house. According to one of the latest studies concerning this topic, if the roof was correctly installed, is in good shape and is not more than fifteen to twenty years old, you should not worry, because it can be easily repaired. So, take a flashlight, go to the attic and look around for leaks and water damage.

2. Outside light entering the room through your roof

Well, this is an obvious sign that you need to consider a quick re-roof especially before the Christmas holidays. If there is an outside light entering the room, the roof should be repaired as fast as possible. This is a common warning that can be easily fixed.

3. Cracks and/or broken tiles

If you have a tile roof, you should search for cracked and broken tiles. If the tiles are cracked or broken, you should consider repairing your roof as quick as possible. Tile roofs usually last for more than hundred years, but some individual tiles might be more prone to breaking and thus, they must be replaced. Have one thing in mind – do not attempt to walk on top of the roof or you might break some of the tiles!

4. Cedar Roof

If your roof was made out of cedar, you should know that it might fall or split apart if it was installed in a place with dry climate. If the climate is moist, then it might become mossy. A cedar roof usually needs to be replaced or repaired after twenty years of the initial installment. If you live in a place with dry or moist climate, check your roof for warning signs at least twice per year.

5. Wooden Roofs

Another warning sign that must not be neglected, especially if your roof is made out of wood shingles is damage caused by carpenter ants, termites and similar wood-boring beetles. If you spot any sort of damage that might look like it was made by wood-boring beetles, you should think about repairing your roof as fast as possible.

Experienced Halifax Roofing Company for Re Roof

Your roof might look like it is in a good condition when you are doing a quick exterior check, but you should not be certain about its stability before you do a thorough roof inspection. You must look for some of the most common warning signs that will tell you if you really need to go for re-roof before the holidays. Eagle-roofing having a 30years of experience is one of the most experienced Halifax roofing companies will fix and repair your roof efficiently for the most reasonable price even before Christmas.

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Huddersfield Roofers

I would just like to take the time out and thank everyone for their continued support of Eagle Roofing. The last 2 years have been amazing and seen the company go from strength to strength. As a family run business we always take the time out to get to know our customers and the feedback we get is amazing. Without the positive feedback we wouldn’t be able to grow as a business so it really means a lot to us.

As a roofing company in Huddersfield We like to give back to the local community who have helped us out so much. In the last 12 months we have made links with local sports teams and helped buy much needed equipment.

Over the next 12 months we will be looking to support even more local teams so if you know of any that need our help please get in touch.

We like to think as far as huddersfield roofers Go we are one of the most honest and reliable about. Don’t take our word for it though, visit our Facebook and google plus pages to see what our customers think.

If you would like a free no obligation quote, or a free roof survey then get in touch we would be more than happy to help.

Once again I would like to thank you for all your support and I look forward to carrying out lots more projects in the coming months.

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Roof Repairs Huddersfield

With the weather starting to deteriorate it is essential that you check your roof to ensure that it will see you through the winter months. When checking your roof to see if you need any roof repairs here are some of the areas that you should consider. Gutter joints: These are very susceptible to leaking and should be checked at least once a year. Roof slates: Have a look to see if any slates or tiles have slipped broken or fallen out. It is best to use a pair of binoculars when checking these. Just one slate can cause lots of damage so it is best you get your roof repair done as quickly as possible. Chimneys In my many years of being a roofers in huddersfield I have found that chimneys are the most likely place on a roof to leak. The reason for this is that they penetrate the roof and wherever there is a join in a roof it is always more likely to leak. Always check your lead work around a chimney as this is the most likely area to cause a leak. If you haven’t got the time to inspect your roof why not give Eagle Roofing a call? We will come and survey your roof free of charge. We will give you our expert opinion and all the different options available to you. Thank you for taking the time to read this post and I look forward to hearing from you.

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Message from Roofers in Huddersfield

I would just like to thank you all for all the positive reviews we have had over the last 12 months. It has been an incredible journey which has had a lot of twists and turns.

We are overwhelmed with all the recommendations and customer referrals we get. It lets us know that we really are doing are job and becoming one of the most recommended roofers in Huddersfield

Over the next 12 months we will be reinvesting in the company and hoping to provide an even better service than we already do.

If you have any suggestions on how we can improve our service we would be delighted to hear from you. Anything from customer service to craftsmanship all ideas are welcome. We are always striving to be the best roofers in Huddersfield and all your comments will help us to do that.

We are also currently offering free roof surveys and estimates. So if you have any issues with your roof and would like free soeciist advice then feel free to contact us.

Once again I would like to thank you for your continued support and I look forward to working with more of you in the near future.

Kind regards,

Mathew hunt

Eagle Roofing

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How To Check Your Roof For Leaks

I often get asked by customers how to check their roof for leaks and what areas are most likely to leak. Well the areas that are most likely to leak are where one surface meets another, we call these penetrations. For example, the chimney, a roof light, vent tiles or dorma’s. Chimneys are very susceptible as they have numerous ways in which they can allow rain water to penetrate them. The lead flashing’s can come loose or the pointing can erode allowing rain water to penetrate it.

When checking your roof it is always best to use a pair of binoculars and check the following areas:

Ridge tiles– look for any cracks in the mortar and the ridge/hip tiles
Roof slates/tiles– look for any broken or slipped tiles/slates
Lead work– check to see if the lead work has slipped or has any cracks in them
Guttering check the joints as these are most likely to leak and also the swan neck of the fall pipe where debris is likely to collect.

If you would like us to come out and take a look at your roof for you we would be more than happy to do so. We offer a free no obligation survey of your roof, and can possibly help to put your mind at ease over the winter period. At Eagle Roofing we are dedicated Huddersfield Roofers and strive to offer a competitive service.

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Reliable Huddersfield Roofers

If you are looking for reliable roofers in Huddersfield then look no further than Eagle Roofing. We have been established since 1989 and for over 20 years we have been providing an excellent service to the community of Huddersfield. All our roofers have at least 10 years roofing experience and are dedicated professionals.

We specialise in services such as, Velux window fitting, Gutter repairs/installation, flat roofing, chimney lowering/re-construction pointing, dry verge systems and general roof repairs. We pride ourselves in the professional service we offer and the affordable prices we provide.

There is no job too small and no job too big, we like to think of ourselves as being small enough to care but big enough to cope. If you have a job that you would like us to look at then contact us now for your free no obligation quote.

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