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Roofing guides
Costs, standards, regulations, insurance claims and the seasonal jobs that keep a roof sound, explained in plain language for people who own a roof in Yorkshire rather than people who fit them.
Plain-language guides
Roofing, explained without the jargon
The things nobody tells you until something goes wrong. Written for Yorkshire homeowners by people who fix Yorkshire roofs.
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How much does a new roof cost in Yorkshire?What drives the price of a re-roof on a terrace, semi or detached house, how it varies between Yorkshire's cities, and what a quote should include.
02BS 5534 explained: why your ridge should not be bedded in mortar aloneThe roofing standard behind most domestic disputes, explained in plain language.
03Re-roofing and Building RegulationsWhen a re-roof needs a Building Regulations application, insulation upgrades or a structural check.
04Storm damage and roof insurance claimsWhat to do in the first 24 hours, what your insurer needs and how a roofer fits in.
05How often should you clean your gutters?How often to clear gutters and why the main clear belongs after the autumn leaf fall. It also covers the signs of a blockage, what published guides say it costs and whether gutter guards are worth having.
06How to find where a roof leak is coming fromHow to read the signs of a leaking roof, trace a ceiling stain back to where the water gets in, and check safely from the ground and the loft.
07Moss on your roof: should you remove it?Whether moss is doing your roof any harm, when it needs removing, how to get it off safely and why the doorstep offer to clean and coat your roof is best turned down.
08Damp patch on the ceiling or wall: leak or condensation?How to tell a roof or gutter leak from condensation, when to call a roofer and when to call someone else, and what landlords must do about damp and mould.
09How to get your roof ready for winter in YorkshireWhat to check from the ground before the frosts arrive, how freeze and thaw wear a roof out, and why snow and ice are a reason to stay off it.
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