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Dry Ridge vs Mortar Ridge: Mortar Alone Ended in 2015
Dry ridge vs mortar ridge: since 1 March 2015, BS 5534 has required ridge tiles to be mechanically fixed, mortar or not. When a mortar bed is still right.
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Graded Roof Battens: Why Ungraded Timber Fails
Graded roof battens carry four stamps: maker, species code, BS 5534 and size. No stamp, no grade. How to spot ungraded battens on your own roof.
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EPDM, Felt, Fibreglass or GRP: Which Flat Roof Material Lasts Longest?
EPDM, felt, fibreglass or GRP for your flat roof? Compare real UK lifespans, costs per m2 and weak points before you get quotes.
Read guideAsbestos Garage Roof Removal: The Rules, and the DIY Line
Asbestos garage roof removal in the UK: how to recognise cement sheet, why it is non-licensed work, the HSE method, and the point a homeowner should stop.
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BS 5534 Tile Fixing: Every Perimeter Tile Needs Two
BS 5534 tile fixing requirements in plain terms: every single lap tile fixed, every perimeter tile twice, and ridge tiles fixed even when mortar-bedded.
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Roof Valley Types Compared: Lead, GRP, Dry and Mitred
Roof valley types compared: lead in 1.5m pieces, GRP dry valley troughs in 3m lengths, and mitred slate. How each one fails, and which suits a re-roof.
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