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Structure

Many elements of structure make up the home, including doors, floors, walls, roofs, foundations and windows. This handy guide helps explain all these elements and more.

How to reseal a roof

Getting your roof sealed has many advantages - the first and most obvious of which is that it effectively becomes completely waterproof. Learn...
Energy efficient roofs

Energy efficient roofs

The roof you put on your home plays a very big part in your home's overall efficiency and ability to control heat. Learn more...

Eaves and shading

Having your eaves positioned properly will provide shade from harsh sun in summer, and at the same time allow precious sunlight in to warm...

Roof colour and materials

Darker colours absorb heat - and some materials collect and store warmth while others reflect and dissipate it. Find out how to choose the...

Heat retention and ventilation

Hot air rises - and for that reason, how you manage the area under your roof is vital to your home's climate control efficiency....

Roof load bearing capacity

Load bearing capacity is another crucial consideration for roofs. It determines what sort of roofing materials can be used, and whether things like solar...
Roof maintenance

Roof maintenance

A well maintained roof is vital to the health of your home. As people say when all else is going wrong - ‘at least...

Weatherproofing and roofs

A roof's job, in the simplest terms, is to keep the elements out. If a roof isn't weatherproof, it can cause major structural damage...

Roof ventilation

The ceiling cavity of a house has a huge impact on the climate inside a home. Find out what role roof ventilation plays, how...

Swarf and corrosion

Small things often make a huge difference. How metal roofing is cut, and what's done with the small offcuts can easily cause massive damage...
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