HOW TO CHOOSE A RELIABLE ROOFER
Your roof is one of the most important aspects of your home; not only does it dramatically enhance its aesthetics but it also protects the structure, and everything within it, from the elements. As such, if your roof is in need of repairs or renovations, it is crucial to find a good, professional tradesman to […]
A GUIDE TO DAMP AND DAMAGED ROOFS
The roof is the primary form of protection against extreme weather conditions for your premises. That’s why it’s essential you keep it properly maintained, as a damaged roof will allow the ingress of rain water and can quickly deteriorate – especially during the winter. This will, over time, affect your building’s structure and all your […]
CHOOSING A GOOD ROOFING METAL
When it comes to construction, it is important to find a material that will best suit the house. There are a lot of different choices when it comes to materials for your roof, but you need to find one that you will be comfortable with. As well as looking good, you need to ensure that the […]
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF ZINC ROOFING?
Zinc is a great metal roofing material and one we use a lot here at JTC Roofing. Metal roofing, as a whole, is well used around the world, particularly for commercial buildings and period roof renovations. Metal roofs are most commonly fabricated from galvanised steel, copper, aluminium, zinc and stainless steel. Each has different properties and benefits which suit them to […]
HOW TO KNOW IF YOU NEED A NEW ROOF
Everyone knows how important the roof is to your home, but it is so out of sight most of the time that we don’t often give it a second thought. You might only realise that something is drastically wrong when your roof begins to leak or, worse still, when wet weather reaches your ceilings and […]
HOW TO CLEAN AND RESTORE A METAL ROOFING
As one of the most durable and robust roofing materials, metal roofs rarely need replacing or require major repairs. However, as with any surface that’s exposed to the elements for long periods, these roofs will need the occasional clean and spot of maintenance carried out on them. TIPS WHEN CLEANING A METAL ROOF Firstly, regular inspection of […]
HOW TO CHOOSE DOMESTIC CLADDING
A metal roof system, including cladding for exterior walls, has become increasingly popular on all manner of private residences. This is largely as a result of the increasing awareness of the benefits which cladding, and metal cladding in particular, offers. Exterior domestic cladding can provide robust protection against the harsh British weather, such as the […]
A SUMMARY OF METAL ROOFING MATERIALS
When it comes to using metal materials for roofing, there are so many to choose from it can be difficult to know which one is best for the job. So JTC Roofing has taken a look at each of the main metal roofing materials in the industry to see what purposes they each serve and what their pros and […]
CHOOSING A METAL ROOF OVER TRADITIONAL MATERIALS
With metal being such a popular choice of material to use for roofing, we’ve taken a look at what the benefits are and exactly what it is that makes it a better roofing material than the traditional, non-metal alternative: AESTHETICS If you want your roof to maintain its original look, then it’s worth considering a […]
INSPECTING YOUR METAL ROOF AND WHAT TO LOOK FOR
When buildings are constructed, they unfortunately cannot just be left alone and still be expected to maintain their original seamless state. So, in order for them to preserve their durability, they need regular maintenance checks that can help highlight any damage and repair work that may need doing. As part of the external shell of […]