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Roof Windows

Post author By Web Admin
Post date May 6, 2016

Velux & Dormers

A roof window is an outward opening window that is incorporated as part of the design of a roof. Often confused with a skylight, the roof window does differ from each of these other architectural and natural lighting elements in a few basic ways. A roof window is often a good option when there is a desire to allow both light and fresh air into the space.

A roof window tends to be larger than a skylight, making it possible to enjoy a wider view of the sky overhead. In addition, skylights are usually stationary; that is, they cannot be opened and closed. With some designs of a roof window, it is possible to retract a portion of the glazed panes to allow in fresh air as well as enjoy the natural light.

A roof window is also different from a tubular skylight, in that the light is not directed through any type of channel or tube in order to provide lighting for the interior of a building. This type of light tube design is often employed with buildings where the installation of a skylight or roof window is not practical.

While a roof window is normally included in the original construction of the building, it is possible to add the design feature to an existing structure. As long as the framework and the slope of the roof allow for the inclusion of this type of window, it can be installed with relative ease.

Felt

Felt Roofing

Post author By Web Admin
Post date May 4, 2016

A sample of one of our felt roofing London jobs

Felt Roofing has been around since 1900, the mineral-faced form of asphalt-impregnated felt began to be supplied as roofing shingles cut into individual rectangles at first, then after about 1915, as strips with notches that stimulated the butts of two or three individual shingles. This form is still around today with little change except for a wider variety of colours and butt designs in the felts.
The mineral felt could be installed in a number of ways, such as: mechanical fasteners, hot asphalt, cold asphalt adhesive, non-asphaltic adhesives, heat (torch or hot air) or a combination of these. Lastly, there is often a layer of solar-reflective stones spread over the surface of the mineral felt. The presence of these stones protects the felt surface from the damaging effects of the sun’s rays.

Felt Roofing London Three layer felting or built up felting.
This is a built up form of roof system consisting of 3 layers of SBS modified polyester flat felt roof bitumen roofing felt comprising an underlay, top layer & cap sheet with a mineralized finish, which comes in a few colours- green,blue, red etc.

The first layer is laid directly onto the roof surface and is a perforated layer of felt. The subsequent layers are applied using a purpose made roofing gas torch.

One of our more substantial felt roof jobs.

We have expertise in all types of felt, including high performance Axter(BP) Callender(shell) torch on felts. We ensure the materials used for laying a flat roof are consistent and are made by the same company, therefore ensuring the products work as a system.

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Redland 49

Post author By Web Admin
Post date April 28, 2016

Redland 49

redland grey roof

The Redland 49

The unique camber of Redland 49 tiles have dominated the rooftops of London’s skyline for over half a century.
It’s strength and aesthetic appeal. make Redland 49 one of the most popular tiles in the UK. Redland 49 is extremely economical choice of roofing material.
The 49 comes in shades of both red and grey. A smaller format is also available with a light unit weight making it easy to handle and install.

Dormer Slate Tile

Welsh Slate

Post author By Web Admin
Post date April 27, 2016

Welsh Slate Crown. Little Venice, London

The quality of Welsh slate roofing is such that even after 100 years of use at least 50% is typically re-used. There are buildings around the world which have Welsh slate roofing tiles which are several hundred years old. There is no other roofing material which has demonstrated this extraordinary durability; making Welsh slate a very cost effective roofing material. It is unaffected by normal extremes of temperature and is highly resistant to acids, alkalis and other chemicals. Bayford Roofing has extensive experience in installing and repairing Welsh Slate Roofs.