What you need to know about changes to BS 5250 - the code of practice for control of condensation in buildings

New UK research reveals that one third of homeowners are put off home renovations for fear of hiring a rogue trader.

Roofing or re-roofing a building is a very big job and before you even begin, you’ll need to consider the regulations set by the industry and administered by local councils to ensure the project is legal and safe.

How future proof is your home? The answer might just be in your roof It is a fact that many homeowners do not know – warm or cold roof insulation can hold the key to future proofing their homes.

The roof is one of the most important elements of your home and if it doesn’t work properly or do the job it should, everything else in your house may be compromised. So before carrying out any work on your roof, you need to find the best professional for the job. Knowing the right questions to ask will make the task a lot easier. Let our Cedral experts guide you through.

You may fancy yourself as a keen DIYer, but installing a roof is a complex job that is best left to the professionals. Instead, put your know-how to work by learning how to recognise the warning signs that your roof needs replacing.

Cedral is excited to announce the introduction of our own range of roofing accessories to complement our popular fibre cement slates. This new portfolio of products will include a range of fittings and accessories for pitched roof ventilation, verges, ridges and hips and general fixings.

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

Condensation occurs when warm air from the main rooms in a house rises, often reaching the loft space and meeting the much colder part of the roof deck. If a surface is cooler than the dew point temperature – the point when air will be fully saturated with water vapour – condensation will occur as droplets. Condensation is caused by poor ventilation in the roof structure, as well as air leakage into the attic caused by poor insulation between the room ceilings and the floor of the attic. Over time condensation can cause issues within a loft space, whether that is causing damp and mould on exposed insulation or soaking the wood of the roof structure. In extreme cases this can leak through the ceilings to the rooms below.

Roofers should always begin a project with up to date knowledge of the latest key industry standards. Cedral recommends contractors revisit the BS 5534 code of practice for installing slates and tiles to pitched roofs – especially in reference to the use of roof battens. A roof specified to this code of practice can be upheld by law, so it is important that the installers have gathered all necessary information or sought advice from the roof slate manufacturer.

A beautiful facade that is environmentally friendly and easy to maintain - all possible with Cedral! Robert Pöllen and his family, who live in Germany, have experienced this.

British weather is well known for being very changeable and at times challenging to work in - particularly when you are working at height.

When designing a roof there are a number of factors to take into consideration before even consulting the Building Regulations.

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Your roof needs good care and maintenance so that you can enjoy its protection for a long time. With our tips, you can expand the lifespan of your roof.