New roof INSTALLATIONS
A new roof can be installed using a wide range of different materials, colours and finishes. On enquiry we can come to site to discuss the different options available, supply samples, advice and provide a free quotation.
The process of a new roof installation is:
To begin we would install over fascia vents and a rafter ventilation tray to make sure there is a flow of air in the roof space preventing any damp from happening
The timbers are now covered with a layer of breathable felt (different options available) which is layered from the bottom of the roof upwards. This allows any moisture or rain penetrated from a broken tile to run down the roof and into the gutter. It acts like a second shield. At this stage even though there are no tiles on the roof you can consider the roof watertight.
Tile battens are fixed into place with galvanised nails at the correct gauge depending on the size and type of the tile. These create the ‘rows’ of tiles. It is important these are space correctly to give the proper overlap of each tile or slate.
The roof tiles or slates (different options available) are now fitted to the battens. Concrete tiles only need fixing at certain intervals where as slates that do not have hanging nibs need to be fixed with individual nails. Any tiles up against valleys or roof windows are cut to size.
Any ‘first fix’ leadwork such as soakers or secret gutters are now fitted into place and covered over with the tiles.
Any remaining leadwork such as flashings are now completed and ridge/hip tiles are now bedded on with a dry fix ventilation system or fresh mortar to finally make your new roof 100% watertight!