Durability, design, weight, weather resistance, cost, sustainability… Which roof solution scores best?

Cedral facades and slates come in many factory-applied colours, with greys a popular option. Here Cedral discuss why.

Roof renovation requires some careful consideration how to go about it. Therefore, the first step is to assess the condition of your current roof properly.

In this article we put artificial slates – made of durable fibre cement – to the test and compare them with other roofing options. So what are the benefits of fibre-cement slates for your home?

The roof is an essential part of your home. It protects you, but also your building. In this article we zoom in on 5 common mistakes that happen all too often when renovating a roof and how to avoid them.

Are you renovating your roof, or are you choosing a roofing material for your new house? The roof is a crucial part of your house as it protects your home and the people in it

How much does a slate roof renovation cost?

The first edition of The Green Guide series in 1996 aimed to provide a simple 'green guide' to the environmental impacts of building materials which was easy-to-use and soundly based on numerical data.

BES 6001 is the ‘Framework Standard for the Responsible Sourcing of Construction Products’ by the BRE. And, so in demonstrating the company’s continued commitment to sustainable buildings, Cedral manufactured fibre cement slates achieve a ‘Very Good’ performance rating.

Fibre cement slates offer tons of advantages, making them ideal for renovation projects. The fact that they are lightweight, come in several different colours and can be fitted with an extra layer of insulation are just a handful of their best attributes.

There was no doubt in 2017 that sustainable building and renovation were on the rise. Building regulations related to insulation were becoming increasingly stricter and more demanding. What’s more, many builders and renovators began opting for energy-efficient solutions of their own accord, that seamlessly combined a respect for nature and a focus on energy consumption.

Is your  roof undergoing renovations, or have you hit the roof phase of your new-build project? There’s no doubt about it – it’s a stressful affair! Selecting the material, colour and pattern aren’t the only issues you have to tackle. On top of that, you’ve also got to find a company you can entrust with such a huge investment.