General

There are 18 species of bats found in the UK all with different characteristics and habitation requirements, and there are many ecologists willing to offer varying opinions on what is or is not bat friendly. We would always recommend seeking advice from the Bat Conservation

Lead has been in use in roofing for hundreds of years and due to its workability, it is versatile and can be very durable when used in the right quality and thickness, however the health hazards were not recognised until late in the 19th century.

The increasing extremes and unpredictability of UK weather in recent years has required changes in various Standards and requirements that reflect this. This has included the requirement for increased mechanical fixing of all products including roof tiles, and mechanical fixing where mortar might previously have

Depending upon the material used, some products such as valley troughs and flashings manufactured from GRP carry a service life guarantee of thirty years, with an expectation that they will continue to perform well in excess of this period. By their very nature, dry fix

In roofing, the term ‘dry fix’ generally refers to the installation of roof components without the use of mortar either as a fixing agent or filler, and more especially where mortar would have traditionally been used.

Product prices can vary for several reasons, but generally you get what you pay for. More expensive products are usually manufactured and tested/certified to higher quality standards and can be expected to be easier to use and perform better.