WIRRAL ROOFER

Our operatives are fully trained in all aspects of pitched roof work.

We repair and replace both slate and tile roofs. Slate is available as both natural slate or composite. Likewise roof tiles are available in clay or concrete composite materials.

We use only top quality building materials that comply with British Standards or Agrement Certification where applicable.

Full roof replacement work is guaranteed for 15 years and repair work is guaranteed for up to 7 years.

All work is carried out to Building Regulations and / or Roofing Code of Practice standard, as applicable.

We provide all customers with a written quotation on request.

Timely selective repair can save you a big bill later.

Our sensible and honest approach to repair work means that you don't pay for more work than is really required.

Ask for a free roof check and quotation. There is no obligation to proceed with any work and absolutely no sales pressure from us.

As climate change creates the likelihood of more extreme whether in the future it is more important than ever to have a proper inspection of the roof before work is undertaken so that all the relevant issues may be fully taken in to account.

The science of roof construction

Relative humidity

Living, breathing, bathing and cooking — all these things drive up the moisture content in a home. Warm air can hold more moisture than cold air so when warm humid air touches a cold surface condensation occurs. Damp surfaces can be unpleasant to touch and can cause mould to grow but worse still is the condensation you can't see. This is called 'interstitial condensation'. This is the moisture that condenses inside your walls and roofing.

Stack effect

Because warm air rises the greatest danger from interstitial condensation is in your roof.

When houses were draughty and had open fires the vapour pressure created by all this moist air simply leaked outside.

In modern energy-efficient homes special construction methods must be employed to deal with this potential problem

Ridge vents

A vapour permeable ventilated ridge tile system is one method of ensuring that moisture vapour can escape while the correct application of thermal insulation will maintain good heat retention in the home.

Ridge tiles

The latest British Standard Code of Practice mandates that, on new roofs, ridge tiles must now be mechanically fixed and can no-longer simply be bedded in mortar. Vapour permeable components can be incorporated in the mechanically fixed ridge tile system.