The size and shape of an extension is a balancing act. For the new space to interact in harmony with the existing house, you will need to consider form, cost, and practicalities. The roof style in ...

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Flat roofs can strike fear into the hearts of many people but they have come a long way from the problematic, leak-prone versions of the 1980s and before. Nowadays, a well designed and waterproofed ...

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Philadelphia has a lot of flat roofs. People like them because they look nice and they are useful. However, considering the bad climate in Philadelphia, how do these flat roofs fare? This blog will ...

Do you know the tell-tale signs of a flat roof on the verge of failure? Read on to find out what to look out for – and what the potential solutions could be Flat roofs fail for all sorts of reasons.

All sorts of causes are being blamed for the current flooding in the UK: lack of dredging, poor management of catchment areas, construction on flood plains and paving over front gardens to name a few.

A popular question we hear over and over again is "Why can't we use shingles on our flat roof?" The answer is simple. Shingles are not waterproof. When installed correctly they form a water tight ...