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
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...
Performance considerations for roofs
There are a few things a roof needs to do well. The measure of a roof's performance will change from house to house, and...
Roofing membrane
A roofing membrane is a plastic seal that's wrapped around a roof for weatherproofing. Membranes are becoming more popular on homes these days, particularly...
Thatched roof
Thatched roofs are made from dried plant stalks. While extremely uncommon in modern house roofs, thatch is a popular choice for outdoor structures like...