Roof

A complete guide to roofing, including information on how to choose tiles, metals and other materials, types of roofs, and roof repairs and restoration.

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 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...
Performance considerations for roofs

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...

Arched roof

Arched roofs offer excellent structural strength, and an unusual and eye-catching design. Nowadays, arched roofs are typically made from curved steel.   Arched roofs can be...

Domed roof

Circular roofs can take many shapes and forms - either flat or pitched, or even domed. Domed roofs, while strong, are unusual and may...

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...

Roof shingles

Roof shingles, while similar to roof tiles, are normally flat and much thinner. Roof shingles can be made from all kinds of materials, including...
A curved roof

Curved roof

Curved roofs, most commonly made of steel in modern designs, offer the opportunity to add organic curves and a softer, rounder look to your...