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?
