Roof windows are the perfect solution to add natural light to your home, creating an open feel and giving even the darkest rooms a new lease of life. But what can you do if your[…]
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What is a Hip Roof?
A hip roof is a structure consisting of 4 sloping slides that meet at the top of the roof, with two longer sides and two smaller surfaces. When constructing a house, the roof structure can[…]
How to fit Fascias and Soffits
Completing a roof renovation is a laborious but rewarding task. Once you have tiled your roof and installed your roof windows it is time to finish off your roof with a roofline. This involves fitting[…]
What is a Saltbox Roof?
Deciding to renovate your home is a big decision, especially when making large-scale changes to the structure. If you’re considering updating your roof or you are looking to install a roof on a new property[…]
How to Fit a Roof Window
Adding a roof window to your attic is a great way to create extra space in your house. Before you begin your installation, it is important to choose the right window for your space to[…]
How to Open a Velux Window
Deciding on the right roof window for your attic space is an important decision. Many factors need to be considered, such as thermal performance, angle of opening and whether they fit in with your interior[…]
How to Tile a Roof
Taking on a roof tiling is a big job that must be done right to prevent damage and leakage in the future. Which is why we thought we would show you how to tile a[…]
What is a Gambrel Roof?
A Gambrel roof has a symmetrical two-sided structure with 2 gradients on each side. The lower slope is very steep, usually around 60 degrees while the upper slope has a much shallower angle, approximately 30[…]
What is a Gable Roof Design?
Gable roofs are one of the most common roof structures, so common that it tends to be the only roof structure that children use when drawing a house. It consists of two sloping sides sloping[…]
What is a Mansard Roof?
A Mansard Roof, also known as a French roof or Curb roof, is a roof with four sloping sides that become steeper half way down. The lower, steeper slopes of a Mansard roof are more[…]
Butterfly Roof Structure – What is it?
What is a Butterfly Roof? A butterfly roof (sometimes referred to as a ‘V roof’ or ‘inverted pitch roof’) is a form of roof that is shaped similar to a butterfly. It is where two roof[…]
How to Reduce Heat From Skylight or Windows?
There are great benefits of having a skylight; it can brighten up rooms, reduce heating bills, improve the look of those dare and dreary rooms, help with health and wellbeing, and provide views of the[…]
Roof Types and Types of Roof Construction
There are many types of roofs available when creating a property. Maybe you are in the construction trade, an architect or a DIYer looking to build a suitable roof for a shed or garage. Well[…]
What is a Velux Roof Window?
So what is a Velux roof window? Velux are currently the UK’s leading roof window manufacturer. They have been established for over 75 years and filled millions of homes with daylight. The include a wide[…]
How Much are Roof Lanterns?
Looking to renovate your house? Looking to see how much it will cost for a roof lantern? With so many ways and so many brands out there that supply and manufacture roof lanterns. Here we[…]
How To Clean Roof Windows
Make the most of day light everyday and ensure your window is clean and crystal clear. Fortunately for some they may have self-cleaning glazing and not have to worry about the agro of cleaning their[…]
How To Clean Roof Gutters
Specialist advice on how to clean roof gutters. You may have severe downpour, windy conditions sending leaves clogging up your gutter. These all causing your rain to trickle down the side of your house, causing[…]
Where To Buy Skylights and Roof Windows
So you are looking make some home improvements by letting natural light flow through your home with the help of skylights. There are so many places that sell skylights and roof windows but where should[…]
How Much Are Velux Windows? and What Types Are There?
You have taken the plunge to purchase a roof window and as you will know by now roof windows are a perfect way of letting natural light into your home to transform dark and unused[…]
How To Fit a Roof Lantern
So you have either decided to go for a roof lantern or have already purchased a roof lantern and never build one before. Well below we have put a comprehensive guide together so you know[…]
Everything you need to know about replacing roof windows
Thinking about replacing your roof window but don’t know where to start? Don’t worry – we’ve put together this guide to everything you need to know when it comes to replacing your roof windows. Do[…]
How to fit a Velux window to a tiled roof
Natural light can make your home feel light, open and spacious, helping you feel happier and healthier. When it comes to increasing the natural light into your home, you can’t do much better than a[…]
Best Roof Windows
With so many products out there in the market it is hard to know what is right for you. We have composed a list of the best roof windows looking at quality, price and style.[…]
Planning Your Kitchen – What to Consider
Having the opportunity to plan, design and create your very own kitchen can be an exciting time. Regardless of whether you’re a mini MasterChef or a culinary novice, planning a new kitchen gives you the[…]
How to reset your VELUX remote control
No matter how great modern technology is, sometimes remote controls can get out of sync with other products. Most of the time, this is fixed with a quick reset. But when resets involve more than[…]