Slate Roofing Glasgow

Where possible, we’ll always aim to repair a roof rather than you having to incur the cost of a new slate roof. However, if over one-fifth of the roof has already been repaired, further repairs may not be cost-effective. Additionally, a building surveyor may consider a roof is at the end of its life if extensive repairs are obvious and this may cause you difficulty if you want to sell the property.

A Proper Job that Will Last a Lifetime

If the roof can be repaired, we’ll always use the best quality replacement slates and fix them to sound battens with solid nails that won’t corrode. If the repair won’t be cost-effective, we’ll install a new slate roof in Glasgow that comprises:

• sarking boards that are fixed firmly to the joists
• cross battens
• breathable membrane, with the actual type dependent on your wind zone
• counter battens
• fixings that also depend on the wind zone due to the relative strength needed
• insulation that may be required for a warm roof
• slate roof tiles that will be firmly fixed and overlapped in accordance with manufacturers’ recommendations, taking account of the roof pitch.

We will incorporate any roof windows and ensure matching ridge tiles are mechanically fixed in line with regulations. You will be left with a roof that looks good, will perform well with no leaks or slipping slates and will last for many years without further attention.

At H Roofing Solutions in Central Scotland we are proud of what we do and are so confident in the quality of our work that we provide a twenty-year guarantee and the assurance that you won’t be charged anything for labour if you are not entirely satisfied with your new roof. With no up-front costs and the offer of a free survey with no obligation to proceed, you’ve nothing to lose if you have slate roof problems. Reach out to our roofers in Glasgow today!

Slate Roofing Contractors Glasgow for that Prestige Roof Look

The major purpose of any roof is to make the building watertight so the occupants are kept dry and comfortable. For a residential house in particular, however, the roof also needs to look good so it enhances the appearance and value of the property.

Slate roofing Glasgow is the obvious answer because slate is considered a prestigious roofing material that not only looks great on any property but also provides the necessary protection for an exceptionally long period. To do that, however, roof slating in Glasgow has to be installed correctly by a knowledgeable and experienced specialist. At H Roofing Solutions, we have the expertise to tackle all types of jobs — from full installation to slate roofing repairs in Glasgow.

Slate Roofing Services Glasgow for that Perfect Roof

Slate is reckoned to be a prestigious material for tiled roofing Glasgow because it is a natural product that gains its appearance from formation over millions of years. Slate is a hard and dense rock that is extremely durable as well as being attractive — exactly the properties you need for roof slating Glasgow.

The rock is quarried, then split and cut to form individual tiles for roofing. Each slate has a hole drilled in it and is then nailed to battens when installed on a roof. This process requires great skill that all roofers do not have, so only certain Glasgow slate roofing services will be capable of doing the job properly.

Slate is extremely elegant and particularly suitable for use on traditional or historic houses due to its ageless appearance. It is resistant to UV rays so will not crack or fade, has great insulation properties and will last forever without changing in appearance, although it can be brittle and will crack or break on heavy impact.

Due to the nature of the product and the need for skilled fitting by slate roofers Glasgow, it is a relatively expensive type of roofing material. However, the cost is justified by the extreme longevity of the product — many slate roofs have been in place for several centuries — and its attractive appearance that can enhance any property and increase its value. Although slate is mainly grey, other colours are available so you can create a roof with a truly unique appearance.

If your budget is not sufficient for a slate roof, the usual alternative is to install concrete or clay tiles. These are manufactured products, come in a variety of styles and colours, and are much easier and quicker to install than genuine slates.

Although you will save a lot of money with a tile roof in Glasgow, concrete or clay tiles are not as long lasting, typically having a lifespan of up to fifty years as against over one hundred years for slate. However, they are attractive, durable, waterproof and fire resistant, and they provide insulation with very little maintenance needed.

Comprehensive Services from Slate Roofers Glasgow

We provide a wide range of roofing services in Glasgow, with roof tiling Glasgow using slate being our most prestigious and high value service. That does not mean, however, that we give priority to slate roofs because we treat all our customers with equal importance. Whether it’s repairing a felted flat roof or installing a new slate roof, we treat every customer the same — with courtesy, professionalism and great attention to detail

For slate or tiled roof repairs, maintenance, replacement or installation on a new build, today. We can handle everything, including periodic inspections and emergency repairs, because the health of your roof is our main concern.