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Is your conservatory too hot in summer and freezing in winter? You’re not alone. Most conservatories built in the last 25 years have polycarbonate roofs. These old roofs create serious temperature problems. A tiled conservatory roof can transform your space. It’s like adding a proper room to your house –…

It can be challenging to install traditional windows in the loft since it is at the top of the home and because the loft size varies greatly depending on your property. How can we, therefore, maximise the amount of natural light in your loft conversion? A common method of lighting…

DIY Roofing Fails

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DIY projects are always popular, with people thinking they can complete tasks by themselves, without any professional help. Here is some DIY roofing fails that you can hopefully avoid. The biggest fail is causing more damage whilst looking for damage. It is easy to damage your tiles with one misstep….

Whether it’s a loft conversion, or a flat on the top floor of a building, when an area is dark and closed off, it will feel small and oppressive. To combat this, one excellent way to make a space feel enlarged is by adding in a skylight or multiple skylights…

Choosing a roofing material for your home can be can be a really tough decision. It’s best to at least know what all your options are so you can choose what works best for you. 1. Baked Clay Tiles: extremely solid, heavy tiles with a long lifespan 2. Plain Tiles:…

As a home owner, one of the best ways to add value to your home is a loft conversion. It also is a great way to create more space, without the added hassle of building outwards. This typically involves planning permissions as you are more likely to be making major…

If you have had a loft conversion but decided not to completely overhaul your roof’s exterior and add in windows then your loft is still likely to look very dark. Sunlight is one of the best ways if not the best to brighten up any room including your loft, so…

Once you have decided to have a loft conversion there are several things you need to consider, one of the most important factors will be making sure your conversion is structurally sound. In most cases, existing lofts do not have internal load-bearing walls to support a new structure so that’s…

If you are looking to remove your water tank in the loft in preparation for your new loft conversion then you will need to consider what your options are. Chances are if you have a water tank still in your loft then you are still using a fairly old system….

The majority of people who have a loft conversion tend to convert into either an extra bedroom or office/storage space. We’ve compiled a list of alternative loft conversion ideas, albeit some of them are very different, you will get a tonne of ideas that will inspire you. 1. Photographers penthouse…