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Our Roofing Services
Roof Installation
There are many things to consider when deciding if you need a new roof but one of the main things to consider is that a new roof will add a lot of value to your home if you decide to sell. Not only will it make your house look more attractive it will more importantly shield you from all types of weather while you are living in it. It is a hard decision to make as many people do not like to spend money on things they don’t necessarily see when they are in their home. Most people will only notice their roof when it is leaking. If you are planning to live in your home for a long time then a new roof is a very worthwhile investment. People will spend a small fortune repairing the same problems on their roofs year after year even though they will live in it for a long time. Of course not everyone has the money to splash out on a replacement roof but considering it an investment is an important factor. A new roof will provide you with Years of maintenance free worries Added value to your home Increased sale ability when selling your home Reduced risk of injury or damage caused by falling debris Increased thermal insulation The key stages of a new roof are now shown below. Materials and the process may change from job to job but here you can get an idea of the general process. Installing a new roof will start with a proper assessment of the existing roof and deciding what materials will be used or re-used. Ordering new materials and having them delivered to the site along with a skip for disposing of all the waste material. Scaffolding be erected and can cost quite a fair bit of money depending on the complexity of the job. A standard terrace house would be much cheaper than a detached 4 sided house with 2 chimneys to scaffold round for example. If there are conservatories or a carport the scaffolding has to go over then this will also increase the cost of the job. Scaffolding is not only necessary for safety but the amount of working space and material storage needed when re roofing a house. The existing roof materials have to be carefully stripped and removed starting from the top of the roof with the ridge tiles. Slates and tiles are then passed down exposing the roof timbers and tile laths. By now the roof will pretty much look like a skeleton! The laths are removed so only the main structure of the roof is left and now is the time any rotten or split roof joists are replaced. The timbers are now covered with a layer of breathable felt which is layered from the bottom of the roof upwards. This allows any moisture or rain penetrated from a broken tile to run down the roof and into the gutter. It acts like a second shield. At this stage even though there are no tiles on the roof you can consider the roof watertight. Tile battens are fixed into place with galvanised nails at the correct gauge depending on the size and type of the tile. These create the ‘rows’ of tiles. It is important these are space correctly to give the proper overlap of each tile or slate. The roof tiles or slates are now fitted to the battens. Concrete tiles only need fixing and certain intervals where as slates that do not have hanging nibs need to be fixed with individual nails. Any tiles up against valleys or roof windows are cut to size. Any ‘first fix’ leadwork such as soakers or secret gutters are now fitted into place and covered over with the tiles. Any remaining leadwork such as flashings are now completed and ridge/hip tiles are now bedded on with fresh mortar to finally make your new roof 100% watertight!
fascias and soffits
Fascias and soffits do a lot more than just make the edges of your home’s roof look smart and attractive. They are integral to your property’s ability to drain away rainwater efficiently, and keep the roof well-ventilated and moisture-free. As such, it is important to ensure that your fascias and soffits are in good condition and free from damage. Here at CB Home Improvements, our team can install, maintain and repair your fascias and soffits to make sure that your roof and guttering look well kept and function as efficiently as possible. Fascias explained To identify the fascia board on your roof, you need to take a few steps back, so that you’re looking at your property with a slight side view. The fascia is the board that the guttering is attached to – it runs along the length of the lower edge of the roof, where the roof meets the property’s outer walls. As well as making the guttering system look neat, it also has an important function. As the fascia supports the gutter, it needs to be strong and robust so that it can handle the substantial weight of the gutter during heavy rainfall. Living in the UK, we all know that, when it rains, it really rains; the fascia needs to be able to cope with that. The fascia board is also responsible for supporting the bottom row of tiles on your roof. This is another element that can test the fascia’s load-bearing capabilities, so it is important that damaged, weakened or old fascias are updated with stronger and more durable designs. What you need to know about soffits While the fascia holds the guttering and the bottom row of tiles in place, the soffit board is responsible for covering up your roofing rafters and giving the edges of your roof a neat and presentable appearance. You can identify the soffit by looking up from the base of your property. It is the flat underside of the roof’s edge, and is located under the fascia board. On some properties, the soffit is ventilated to maximise airflow into the roof (on other houses, ventilation is achieved through the fascia). As the soffit is not exposed to the elements, it is sometimes made of timber – although uPVC is common for fascias and soffits nowadays. We can install, maintain, repair and replace your fascias and soffits Here at CB Home Improvements, we provide a wide range of services to look after your fascias and soffits. If we’re building or replacing your roof, then you can rest assured that we’ll install high-quality fascias and soffits to maximise your guttering’s ability to drain away rainwater. We can install either timber or uPVC options, depending on your preference. If you’ve noticed damage on your existing fascias or soffits, we can provide efficient and affordable repairs and maintenance work to get your roofing system back into the best condition. To find out more about our services for fascias and soffits, contact us at CB Home Improvements today. We’re happy to provide you with a free, no-obligation quotation for the work.
Roof Repair
CB Home Improvements are The North Wests Number One roofing contractors, with over 25 years of experience installing, repairing, maintaining and cleaning roofing. We work in both the commercial and residential sector and can take on any task required, including large scale roof repairs. Our team of fully trained roofing professionals have worked on all types of roofing, from tiled, slate, felt, flat and lead roofs. We are fully accredited and fully insured to work on any property and guarantee 100% satisfaction for our clients. Often, it is just a simple repair that is required but when we work we will give you an honest opinion of what is required to ensure you get the best from your roof repairs and our services. We will complete a full check of the roofing structure and overall well being of the roof of your property. All of our roofing work estimates are completely free and you are under no obligation to hire us for the work. CB Home Improvements have an outstanding reputation, created by always providing the highest standards possible and always exceeding our clients expectations. We are friendly, conscientious, tidy, reliable and most importantly … Trustworthy.