Can You Repair Cast Iron Gutters? When to Mend vs. Replace Cast iron guttering has stood the test of time for good reason. It’s incredibly durable, can last over a century with proper care, and suits period homes perfectly. But like anything exposed to the unpredictable British weather, even the toughest materials can develop issues… Continue reading Can You Repair Cast Iron Gutters? When to Mend vs. Replace
5 Signs Your Cast Iron Guttering Needs Replacing Known for its strength, character and long lifespan, cast iron guttering is a popular choice for traditional and heritage properties. When it’s well maintained, it can last for decades. Although, even the most durable systems reach the end of their life eventually. Knowing when to replace your… Continue reading 5 Signs Your Cast Iron Guttering Needs Replacing
Signs Your Lead Flashing Needs Repair or Replacement Lead flashing is a crucial component of any roof, designed to protect your home from water ingress by sealing joints and directing water away from vulnerable areas like chimneys, valleys, and roof edges. However, over time, even the most durable materials can wear down, and lead flashing… Continue reading Signs Your Lead Flashing Needs Repair or Replacement
When it comes to roofing solutions, few materials match the reliability and longevity of lead flashing. At AJ Scutchings & Son, we pride ourselves on using only the best materials for our roofing projects, ensuring our customers receive unparalleled quality and performance. Below, we take a look into the many benefits of using lead flashing… Continue reading Benefits of Using Lead Flashing in Roofing
Choosing the right guttering for your home is crucial for protecting it from water damage and maintaining its aesthetic appeal. At AJ Scutchings and Sons, we understand the importance of selecting the best materials for your guttering needs. Below, we compare two popular options: cast iron and aluminium gutters. Each has its unique benefits and… Continue reading Comparing Cast Iron and Aluminium Gutters: Which Is Right for You?
When it comes to maintaining your property, the roof is often overlooked, but it’s one of the most critical elements. It protects your home from harsh weather, insulates your home, and adds to its overall aesthetic appeal. Over time, however, roofs can deteriorate and require significant attention. Homeowners often face a crucial decision: should they… Continue reading Comparing Roof Restoration vs. Roof Replacement
As a homeowner, ensuring the integrity of your roof is crucial to protecting your property and maintaining its value. Over time, exposure to the elements can cause wear and tear, leading to potential issues that may require roof restoration. At AJ Scutchings and Son, we understand the importance of recognising the signs that indicate your… Continue reading Signs That Your Roof Needs Restoring
In the world of roofing materials, one option stands out for its unparalleled durability, sustainability, and timeless elegance: lead roofing. At AJ Scutchings, we understand the importance of choosing the right roofing solution for your home or business. Below, we take a look at just some of the benefits of lead roofing, shedding light on… Continue reading Why Choose Lead Roofing? Understanding the Benefits and Advantages
Gutters play a crucial role in protecting your home from water damage by directing rainwater away from its foundation, walls, and landscaping. However, to function effectively, gutters need regular maintenance, including cleaning to prevent clogs and blockages. But how often should gutters be cleaned to ensure optimal performance and safeguard your home’s structural integrity? In… Continue reading How Often Should Gutters Be Cleaned?
At AJ Scutchings and Sons, we recognize the significance of a sturdy roof in preventing water damage. In this blog, we explore the invaluable advantages of roof restoration, with a particular emphasis on the waterproofing elements that play a crucial role in creating a watertight barrier for your residence. Water Damage Water damage is… Continue reading The Waterproofing Benefits of Roof Restoration
Welcome to the AJ Scutchings and Sons blog, where we prioritise your roof’s health and safety! Today, we’re shedding light on a topic that often goes unnoticed – “The Hidden Dangers of Ignoring Roof Restoration Needs.” Your roof, a silent guardian, withstands the elements day in and day out, and neglecting its restoration needs… Continue reading The Hidden Dangers of Ignoring Roof Restoration Needs
In an era where sustainability is at the forefront of our collective consciousness, making eco-conscious choices is not just an option, but a responsibility. One area that often goes overlooked in this regard is roof maintenance and renovation. At AJ Scutchings and Sons, we believe that roof restoration holds the key to a more sustainable… Continue reading Embracing Sustainability: The Environmental Benefits of Roof Restoration
When it comes to roofing, the material you choose can significantly impact the longevity, durability, and overall aesthetic appeal of your home. At AJ Scutchings and Sons, we understand the importance of informed decision-making. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the various roofing materials available, as well as the restoration options for each type.… Continue reading Exploring Roofing Materials and Restoration Options: A Comprehensive Guide
Welcome to the AJ Scutchings blog! Today, we’ll be discussing one of the essential aspects of your home’s drainage system – aluminium guttering. Proper care and maintenance can significantly extend the lifespan of your gutters, protecting your property from water damage and potential costly repairs. Whether you are in Stevenage, Camden, Westminster, Kensington, Chelsea, Hertford,… Continue reading Maintaining Your Aluminium Guttering: Tips from AJ Scutchings
Proper maintenance is essential to ensuring that your roof remains in outstanding shape for many years to come. This blog will go over important recommendations for maintaining and extending the life of your rebuilt roof. Regular Inspections Roof inspections should be performed on a regular basis to detect any potential problems early on. Inspect your… Continue reading Tips for Maintaining a Restored Roof and Prolonging its Life
Homeowners are increasingly looking for ways to make their properties more environmentally friendly as concerns over climate change and environmental sustainability continue to rise. While energy-saving technologies like solar panels, appliances, and insulation upgrades frequently grab attention, roof restoration is an area that shouldn’t be disregarded. In addition to increasing the lifespan of your roof,… Continue reading The Environmental Benefits of Roof Restoration: Going Green with Your Home
Your roof is one of the most critical components of your home. It provides protection from the elements and keeps you safe and comfortable year-round. However, like any part of your house, it is subjected to wear and tear over time. Understanding the factors that can affect the lifespan of your roof is crucial for… Continue reading 6 Factors That Can Affect the Life Expectancy of Your Roof
Cast iron is a great and robust choice for guttering, but like all different guttering materials it has its pros and cons. It is important to understand the in and outs of different guttering materials before making your choice. So, AJ Scutching and Sons will explore some of the advantages and disadvantages surrounding cast iron… Continue reading Pros and Cons of Cast Iron Guttering
We here at AJ Scutchings and Sons will walk you through some of our most commonly asked questions surrounding cast iron gutters in our handy blog below! How Heavy are Cast Iron Gutters? Cast iron gutters are bulkier than uPVC gutters, which is probably unsurprising. Yet, rather than being a drawback, the heavier… Continue reading FAQ’s: Cast Iron Guttering
Types of Deterioration, Decay and Corrosion Cast iron corrodes and degrades in ways that wrought iron does not. Because it is brittle, it can only withstand a limited degree of pressure or movement before breaking. As previously stated, if wrought ironwork bends, cast ironwork fractures or shatters. Cast iron is prone to failure owing to… Continue reading Cast Iron Guttering Care and Maintenance
Roof restoration can’t be that hard to DIY, right? We here at AJ Scutchings and Sons will explore in this blog exactly why you should hire a professional. Expert Knowledge and Skill Set When you employ a professional to restore your roof, you are selecting someone who is highly talented and knowledgeable, who knows the… Continue reading Why Hire a Professional Roofer?
It may appear that hiring a professional for periodic roof restoration, which normally includes cleaning, fixing, and repainting, is a needless investment. This is especially true if the roof appears to be in good condition. A roof restoration, on the other hand, can save you a lot more money in the long term. 1) Cost… Continue reading 5 Benefits of Roof Restoration
Sooner or later, a roof repair will be necessary regardless of preventative roof care. To minimise roof damage, it is helpful to understand what the most typical causes are. 1) Weather Extreme weather conditions, be that intense heat, wind, snow, or rain, can have lasting effects on your roof. Consistent exposure to any of these… Continue reading 7 Top Causes of Roof Damage
Roofing It should go without saying that you ought to maintain your roof properly over time to minimise the unexpected necessity for a significant repair that could have been avoided. However, in some instances where routine roof care hasn’t been done at recommended intervals, you can discover that the roof needs to be repaired or… Continue reading How Roofing and Guttering Can Add Value to Your Property
The London cityscape is littered with a large variety of instantly recognisable buildings. Often what makes these buildings iconic are their unique roofs. We here at AJ Scutchings will explore in the blog below four London rooftops, their designs, construction, and more! Kings Cross Station The roof of King’s Cross Station is a recognisable building… Continue reading 4 Iconic London Roofs
There are quite a few different materials to choose from when thinking about installing guttering. One of these is cast iron, with many people being aware of the different benefits of other guttering options such as uPVC or aluminium and overlooking the multitude of positives cast iron has to offer. We here at AJ Scutchings… Continue reading Guide to Cast Iron Guttering
We are all aware that properly maintaining our roofs is important as it helps us to avoid major damage, and therefore, major expenses further down the road. But just what should we all be looking out for? We here at AJ Scutchings will discuss the four most common roofing issues in our blog below. 1)… Continue reading 4 Common Issues that Require Roof Restoration
There are now more guttering options than ever before, making it difficult to pick which is the best solution for your home. With aluminium guttering becoming increasingly popular, we thought we’d help you out by outlining some of the benefits of going with a metal system. Low Maintenance The minimal maintenance element of metal guttering… Continue reading The Advantages of Using Aluminium Guttering
We at AJ Scutchings and Son are aware that there are numerous roofing myths and misconceptions that need to be dispelled. Because your roof is one of your home’s most vital structural components, it’s critical that our roofers in Bedford, Stevenage, and Camden help to refute these misunderstandings before any damage is caused. 1) I… Continue reading Busting 4 Common Myths About Roof Restoration
When drawing a house as a child most of us defaulted to drawing a triangle on top of a cube. This blog delves into the world of wacky roofs that dispel the myth that roofs have to fit into a very narrow aesthetic field. Gable To talk about the more unusual types of roofing out… Continue reading 8 Unusual Roof Shapes You Don’t Usually See
Restoring a roof is a far different process than making small repairs and replacements because we focus on revamping the roof in its entirety, not just focusing on a small section. Often you will find that conducting a full roof restoration is actually more cost effective and more environmentally friendly than making multiple small repairs… Continue reading Roof Restoration: How We Do It
The roof is one of the most important parts of a house, providing protection from the elements and insulation. Although there are many different types of roof that can be constructed onto a house, there is a common thought process that will happen before the roof’s construction begins. If you are someone who is looking… Continue reading Choosing The Right Roof For Your Home
When we think of a thatched roof, pleasant things come to mind. Our heads fill with the rolling hills of the British countryside, quaint villages away from the hustle and bustle of the city or old buildings full of history. The use of thatched roofing dates back to ancient times, and continued to be a… Continue reading An Overview of Thatched Roof Construction
Throughout our history, we’ve installed hundreds of gutters. It’s natural that our customers ask questions about caring for and maintaining their gutters, and we pride ourselves on sharing our knowledge with them. There’s always that moment when you wish you’d asked about something when it’s too late to do so. With that in mind, we… Continue reading 3 Commonly Asked Questions About Your Gutter
Roof shingles are covers for your roof. Individual pieces material, normally square or rectangular in shape, are laid from the base of the roof in a way so that they overlap the layer beneath them. The most commonly used roof singles in the UK (and much of Europe) are ceramic tiles; a type of shingling… Continue reading What Are Roof Shingles?
When we think of a thatched roof, pleasant things come to mind. Our heads fill with the rolling hills of the British countryside, quaint villages away from the hustle and bustle of the city or old buildings full of history. The construction of thatched roofing dates back to ancient times, and continued to be a… Continue reading An Overview of Thatched Roof Construction
Gutters are an important feature for every home. In Britain, we are well accustomed to the rain, and proper guttering acts as the first line of defence against a downpour. By directing water away from your home, gutters protect from structural damage, outbreaks of mould, flooding and more. Gutters are always exposed to the elements.… Continue reading 3 Signs Your Gutter Needs Cleaning
Winter may seem like a bad time to embark on any impending roof restoration tasks on your list. However, there are some maintenance checks and reviews that are essential to undertake during the early winter months to ensure no serious damage occurs in the bad weather. Here are our tips for helping your roof survive… Continue reading Roof Restoration in Winter
There may come a time that you’ll need to have some work done on your roof, whether it be because of damage or just through age. If unfortunately, your entire roof needs replacing, it can be handy to know that there are many types of roofing materials available. AJ Scutchings and Son have put together… Continue reading What Types Of Roofing Materials Are Available?
Here at AJ Scutchings & Son, we understand which kinds of guttering work best. With that in mind, our latest blog details the advantages of cast iron guttering, helping you to differentiate between the many options available. The aesthetics, longevity, ease of maintenance, and eco-friendly nature of cast iron guttering make them a fantastic option… Continue reading Advantages of Cast Iron Guttering
Eager to check the health of your roof, but unsure what to look for? If your roof is of a certain age, or displays any signs of wear and tear, then roof restoration may be necessary. Here, we take a closer look at the tell-tale signs, and at which of them could require further action.… Continue reading How to Tell if You Need a Roof Restoration
It’s advised that you need new gutters roughly every 20 years, but that can be hard to keep track of if you’ve not been in your home longer than that, and other wear and tear could decrease the lifespan of your gutters. There are some simple signs you can look out for to tell whether… Continue reading Do I Need New Gutters? A Guide to Gutter Replacement
The roof of a property probably isn’t the first thing that you think of when assessing it. Unless, that is, it’s designed in such a way that it simply can’t be ignored. A mundane and functional element of the home in far too many cases, the roof of a building can add style, character, and… Continue reading The World’s Most Iconic Roofs
Here at AJ Scutchings and Son, we’ve been working on a wide range of buildings, structures, and sites for the past 35 years. In that time, we’ve worked on a number of heritage listed sites. Unsurprisingly, the guidelines for doing so are a little different from those on a more standard structure. We thought it… Continue reading Guidelines for Working on Heritage Listed Buildings
Here’s a handy guide to the importance of a property’s guttering. For any questions about your own gutters or to enquire about repair work, call us on 07778 188 952. Alternatively, fill out one of our online forms and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible. What guttering does In essence, guttering ensures… Continue reading Why is Guttering Important?
Unsurprisingly, roof restoration isn’t an insignificant job. It requires planning, and doesn’t necessarily come cheap. Factors such as these often leave people wondering whether it’s worth it, so we’re here to explain exactly why it is. AJ Scutchings and Son have worked on a great many properties over the years, and have transformed them from… Continue reading Why Roof Restoration is Worth It
Roof is a roof, door is a door, window is a window … right? Well, maybe to some people. To others, though, who take the aesthetics of their home very seriously, the roof in an essential aspect of the overall look and feel of the house. It’s not simply a case of finding any way… Continue reading Different Types of Roof: What’s Available?
Sustainability – much like the rising temperatures of planet earth – is a hot topic in modern roof design. Architects, designers, and engineers alike are looking into ways to provide the most efficient roofing solutions for the buildings they work on, which can be more complex than it might seem. Seeing as – here at… Continue reading A Quick Guide to Sustainable Roof Design
The roof of a property can often be seen as being the most important aspect of a facade, whether simply because it can be referred to as the ‘crown’, or because it offers the main protection from the weather. That protection is also why roof maintenance is so common, and why there needs to be… Continue reading Reroofing vs. Roof Restoration
Since the Romans brought rainwater systems to England, the technology has been lost and re-introduced with many, infamous applications and even requests from King Henry to help protect the Tower of London. Since then though, metal gutter installations have been the most popular option for rainwater management of homes, until the recent introduction of plastic… Continue reading How Metal Gutter Installations Can Improve Your Home
The roof is an, often, overlooked aspect of a home that doesn’t always get the attention it deserves. All of this comes along with the fact that the roof is ‘the crown of the home’, which makes roof restoration an essential aspect of improving quality – both visual and structural. Here at AES Roofing Contractors,… Continue reading How Roof Restoration Improves a Home
Today, thatched roof construction is making a comeback – with an interest being taken in the sustainability of the materials used, as well as the maintenance of the original features or period buildings. By definition, thatching is the act – or art – of constructing a roof from dry vegetation, which could be straw, water… Continue reading The Pros and Cons of Thatched Roofing
A hip roof is one of the most common roof types, alongside gable roofs, and is less-commonly known as a hipped-roof. Essentially, these two designs are the simplest of all roofs to implement, which explains their popularity, but we’re here to talk about the hip roof – so let’s get into it. Quickly, before we… Continue reading The Advantages and Disadvantages of a Hip Roof
Following on from our previous blog post about roof types, we have decided to delve deeper into the mystery that is roof pitch. Deciding on the right roof pitch, which is the rise of the roof over the run of the roof, can affect cost, style and longevity; it’s imperative that the decision is informed.… Continue reading An Explanation of Roof Pitch
Whether you might be looking to buy or build a new home or renovate an existing one, making the right roof choice can be complex – especially considering the context of your build and the variety of roof types. So, because we endeavour to inform your personal and professional choices, this blog post is designed… Continue reading What Are The Most Common Roof Types?
You may have identified that your roof is in desperate need of restoration, whether by reading our post on roof restoration or through your own expertise. However, simply knowing that your roof is in need of repair is not enough to be sure of exactly what lies ahead for you. One of the most common… Continue reading How Long Does a Roof Restoration Take?
Whether you are relocating or buying a house for the very first time, there are a number of maintenance issues that will need to be considered upon signing the contract. As exciting as the entire process is, you’ll want to protect your investment by ensuring that all aspects of your new home are in tip-top… Continue reading What Every New Homeowner Should Know About Their Roof
With the promise of warmer days finally ahead of us, it could be time for you to turn your attention to the condition of your roof. Winter is often a trying time for roofs around the United Kingdom – with inclement weather such as rain or snow battering your rooftop regularly, there are a number… Continue reading Tips for Preparing Your Roof For Spring
Have you ever wanted to know exactly what a rooftop garden is? Below, AJ Scutchings & Son detail the main aspects to rooftop gardens, offering advantages and stunning examples from across the globe to help our customers fully understand their use and worldwide popularity. What is a rooftop garden? A rooftop garden is the name… Continue reading A Guide to Rooftop Gardens
Roof restoration is a vital task to undertake to ensure that your roof – and thus your house – remains in a strong, sturdy, and clean condition for years to come. Should you inspect your roof and discover that there a multitude of issues and problems with the surface, it could be time to consider… Continue reading The Importance of Roof Restoration
In the United Kingdom, we are fairly blessed to have relatively tame winters; bitterly cold and dreary they may be, yes, but in relation to other climates, the UK receives rather moderate weather changes during the winter months. However, our lack of terrible weather doesn’t mean that your roof should be neglected during the colder… Continue reading Roof Maintenance in the Winter
It’s that time of year again and the Christmas build up is well under way. With so much to organise, from a roast dinner with all the trimmings to presents for the in-laws, get yourself ahead of the game and prepare to hang your outdoor Christmas lights with useful tips from us at AJ Scutchings… Continue reading How to Hang Your Outdoor Christmas Lights: 4 Steps to Hanging Lights from Your Roof
Throughout the year, your roof is subjected to a wide range of weathers; the blistering cold, battering from heavy rain, the hottest of days. As we are now well and truly into the autumnal season, it could be time to ensure that your roof is fully prepared for the months ahead. If you act to… Continue reading How to Prepare Your Roof for the Autumn
In our environmentally-focused world, we are always be trying to discover new ways to utilise our natural resources for the better. Solar panels, despite having been around since the 1950’s, have only recently cemented their place within mainstream communities as a way to naturally generate large volumes of energy. Below, AJ Scutchings & Son has… Continue reading Solar Panels: Could They Work For Your Roof?
Although you may not know it, gutters are an integral aspect of the home. When they’re working effectively to direct water away from your exterior walls, you should not notice the ongoing distribution process which prevents potential roofing or foundation issues. While regular cleaning of your guttering system will help to extend the longevity of… Continue reading How to Know When Your Home Needs New Gutters
We recently spoke about potential summer roofing problems and gave advice on avoiding any issues. However, guttering can also be vulnerable throughout the summer months. At AJ Scutchings and Son, we appreciate the importance of both identifying problems once they arise, but also preventing them where possible. With the weather quickly warming, here is what… Continue reading How To Avoid Problems For Your Guttering in Summer
Nesting birds can be a nuisance, especially when they make their presence known early in the morning. A common problem with roofs old and new, initial prevention is the best route to deter nestings birds from making your roof their new home. Unfortunately, once the birds have got into the roof, it is near impossible… Continue reading How to Deter Nesting Birds
It may come as a shock that it is not only the winter months that can pose a threat to your roof. Homeowners often breathe a sigh of relief as the weather starts to warm and the snow warnings are put to bed for another year. However, the strain of the winter on your roof,… Continue reading Summer Roofing Problems and How to Avoid Them
Here at AJ Schutchings and Son, our fully qualified team is currently working their way through an incredible project based in Wrestlingworth, Bedfordshire. This project consists of 7 plots, and we have so far completed the majority of plots, including 1, 2, 6, and 7. As planned, 6 of the plots will use high quality… Continue reading The Wrestlingworth Guttering Project
It can be a challenge to spot the causes of a leaking roof in your home. This is why getting your roof checked is crucial, in order to prevent any further severe damage. The longer you leave a leaking roof, the worse it can become. Here are 5 ways in which your leaking roof can… Continue reading 5 Damages of a Leaking Roof
Maintaining Your Guttering Whether you have chosen aluminium guttering, or decided that cast iron guttering is right for you, it is important to now understand how to maintain the high quality of your new purchase. With some careful and considered maintenance, your new guttering will continue to be of a high quality and exceptional performance… Continue reading How to Maintain Your New Guttering
Roofing problems are often misdiagnosed. Here at AJ Scutchings and Sons, we pride ourselves in our ability to accurately understand why you may be having problems with your roof, alongside implementing the necessary roof repairs. However, it’s not always easy to pick up on the warning signs in regards to your roof. We’ve assembled… Continue reading How To Know When You Need Roof Repairs
When deciding to get work done on your property, it can be difficult know whether your tradesperson is reputable. We have put together a short guide to make you aware of the warning signs that means your builder is not as trustworthy as they first seemed. A Knock at the Door – If a builder… Continue reading How to Ensure your Builder is Reputable
Lead roof flashing is one of the most popular ways of sealing your roof against leaks. When a roof meets a vertical surface, such as a wall of a house, the joint between the two has to be sealed with some flashing. Lead has some favourable properties that make it a great building material, but… Continue reading The Pros and Cons of Lead Roof Flashing
With the winter season well and truly upon us, it is more important than ever that your property has a sufficient guttering system to combat the harsh weather. Whilst guttering is often chosen to compliment your homes external appearance, the wrong selection could significantly damage its fabric. Cast iron guttering may be frequently recognized for… Continue reading Why Cast Iron Guttering Wins During Winter
Lead is still an extremely valuable asset for many traditional buildings in Hertfordshire when it comes to weather protection. Even when it is not used as roof covering, it can still be present as guttering or flashing. Before cast iron became common in Hertfordshire, lead roofing was used widely as the main material for rainwater… Continue reading Tips on Lead Roofing for your Hertfordshire Home
Buildings considered to have ‘Special, architectural or historic interest,’ are often selected to be listed. What this means is that properties that mark key points in history, are the work of profound architects or still stand in conditions close to when it was built will be protected from certain types of modification. It also means… Continue reading What is a Listed Building?
Hello, and welcome to our new website. We have put a lot of effort into making our site easy to negotiate and extremely informative, to make your journey with us as straight forward as possible. Whether you are looking to replace your current guttering system or are requiring information on investing in a more eco… Continue reading AJ Scutchings New Site Live
