Roofing — page 2

The point where the damp stain appears doesn't usually match the real origin of the leak. How it is located and what makes the repair more expensive.

Adding a skylight to a roof means opening a hole, reinforcing the structure and guaranteeing watertightness. What to include in the quote at each stage.

The point where a chimney passes through the roof needs a specific flashing and a minimum height. What to check to avoid leaks.

Sandwich panel is the most common solution in industrial and agricultural buildings. Differences in price and insulation compared with plain sheet metal.

Working on a roof requires safety equipment that is not optional. Which scaffolding and protection items must always be included in the quote.

The sarking system insulates the roof on the outside of the structure, leaving the timber visible inside. When it pays off compared with conventional interior insulation.

Difference between PVC, zinc and aluminium gutters, and why downpipe diameter depends on the area each one collects, not the whole roof.

The difference between a hip and a valley, why metal flashing can't be replaced by silicone, and how to finish the ridge of a roof.

Average hourly rate of a skilled roofer in Spain and why work-at-height safety should be its own item, not an implicit cost.