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

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

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.

At Cedral we know that your home is a haven, and we recognise that protection and safety is paramount for you and your family. We are aware how important it is to understand the characteristics and features of building materials for your projects. Cedral has a long-standing commitment to ensuring our fibre cement facades and roofs comprehensively meet the fire performance classification A2-s1,d0 to EN 13501-1:2018.

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.

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.

How much does a slate roof renovation cost?

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.

Specifying Cedral is easy with NBS Source. Our products and material information is easy to access and compare on NBS source.

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.

With building material combustibility a key focal point during the specification stage, Cedral has a long-standing commitment to ensuring our fibre cement slate materials comprehensively meet the fire performance classification A2-s1,d0 to EN 13501-1:2018.

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.

The facade is the showpiece of a home. An eye for detail is essential to achieving the look you have in mind. In that respect, how reliable or good-looking a product is isn’t the only thing that counts. A finish that’s perfect down to the smallest detail also has a powerful impact on the end result. Cedral’s goal is to help you make that happen. 

In the construction world, BIM has become a trendy, frequently used term. BIM stands for ‘Building Information Modelling’, which creates a digital 3D-model and virtual rendering of a building. BIM models consist of objects linked to data on, among others, technical specifications.

Renovation is clearly trending. More and more homeowners want to create a new look for their homes. And depending on the state of the building, some are left with no other choice than to renovate. Fibre cement slates are the perfect material for any reason. In addition to their durability, quick installation and light weight, they also offer countless other architectural design effects and options.