NEW ROOFS KILMARNOCK
New Roof Installation Kilmarnock
There will be a few scenarios when you will need a new roof, the most obvious being for a new build house. We have working with house builders on new developments and self builders whose main house builder wants a roofing specialist to carry out the installation of the new roof.
The installation of a new roof is the ideal time to potentially future proof the roof by adding a skylight or roof lanterns at the tome of construction which will be much cheaper than retrospectively installing one at a later date.
We can advise on aspects such as roof tiles if planning permission allows some flexibility in roof tile choices so you can get the look you want for your roof at the best price possible.
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If you're looking for a new roof near me and live in or around Kilmarnock please get in touch
New Conservatory Roof Kilmarnock
As well as flat and pitched roofs we can also install new or replacement new conservatory roofs. Conservatory roofs historically use to be made of glass or reinforced clear Perspex but due to the excessive amount of heat that both these roof types generated in the conservatory below many are being replaced by tiles or metal sheets. This removes the need for additional internal conservatory roof blinds and generally provide a more traditional aesthetic look to a conservatory which helps blend in into looking like part of the house itself.
Whether you simply want to make the change or have an existing conservatory roof that is damaged please get in touch to discuss what sort of new roof would be possible base on your conservatory's construction and wall thickness.
Roof Replacement Kilmarnock
If you are living in an older property there will come a time when roof repairs seems to be a frequent occurrence and there is a danger both to the structural integrity of the rest of your house and potentially for the safety of people around your property then a roof replacement will be required. It is likely that the wooden rafters will have degraded and that the whole roof structure will need replacing rather than simply replacing the tiles.
Whilst this will be a costly exercise it will be worth it in terms of protecting your home and if not done will become a major issue when it comes to selling your home in the future as this will come up in a surveyor's report and could well cost you more than just financial hardship if it ends up effecting the whole process of selling your home and buying a new one.
We can carry out a full roof inspection and if we advise that a new roof is required we will explain our reasoning and also explain some of the options for your new roof. You may have heard the terms warm roof and cold roof. This refers to the two main ways a roof can be insulated and each one has different merits.
For a warm roof insulation is fixed on top of the floor surface of the roof between and also along the rafters of the roof. It is a relatively cost effective way to maintain heat in the rooms below but you will lose height in the loft. A cold roof only has insulation fitted in between the joists of the roof so no height is lost.
New Roofs
If you're looking for multiple new roofs to be installed for a small development around Kilmarnock please get in touch
New Roofs Kilmarnock
So if you are in a position to be looking for a new roof, where do you start? Are you simply going to focus on your tiles and the aesthetics or will you be looking at other options such as the thermal performance of your roof?
The main materials for roofs are slate, concrete and clay tiles - so what are the main differences between slate and tiles? Until recently slate tiles were only available as a naturally mined material, which was cut and shaped to be used for tiling roofs. However, as with most technological developments man made tiles are now available. Since natural slate was used on many period properties their slightly more rustic look is associated with older properties. As a result if you need replacement tiles and you have an older property the best match for your roof is likely to be natural slate. Slate was a popular material for roofs due to its durability and fade resistant qualities.
As natural slate’s availably has become more limited due to the introduction of tiles this has led to the development of man-made slate which has the advantage of being very uniform and available in more shades and sizes. However, since it is made up of slate particles it is not as strong or UV resistant as natural slate. Closely behind man made slate is ‘slate look’ which uses other modern materials such as concrete or fibre cement to mimic the look of slate. Both man made options will provide a great neat looking roof and allow for a greater range of colour options such as plum, russet, green and terracotta.
Concrete or clay roof tiles have a similar lifespan of around 50 years and afford similar quantities in terms of strength and durability. In practical terms concrete tiles will generally be made bigger – which mean less need to be laid to cover a larger area. However, this can be a disadvantage if you are replacing a roof which has many chimneys, or skylights.