Read This Before Waterproofing Your Roof Contents – Objectives of roof waterproofing – Steps to take for roof waterproofing – Waterproofing sloping roofs with tiles or other discontinuous elements (slate, shingles) – A minimum slope to be respected – Tile fixing and snow loads – Waterproofing flat roofs – Singular points of roof waterproofing – […]
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A flat roof is a cubic extension with a slightly sloping flat roof (for rainwater drainage). The roof extension of a house allows for raising the existing roof to free up space under the attic. Let’s discover in this article what you need to know about the flat roof extension. The roof extension can be […]
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What Type of Roofing Should I Choose The roof covering is the work that finishes the top of a building. It covers the building, and its purpose is to protect it from bad weather. Depending on your tastes and your construction, you can choose between many different roof coverings. In any case, it must […]
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5 Steps to Insulate a Flat Roof Summary – Focus on insulating a flat roof – Step 1: Prepare the flat roof – Step 2: Install the vapour barrier on the flat roof – Step 3: Install the insulation boards on the flat roof – Step 4: Waterproof the flat […]
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3 Steps on How to Install Shingles Summary – Step 1: Mark the installation lines on the roof – Step 2: Install the first shingles – Step 3: Install and nail the subsequent shingles Shingle, also known as “bitumen shingles”, is a roofing material made of a sheet of asphalt or bitumen felt reinforced with […]
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How to Identify a Water Leak on Your Roof Summary – Step 1: Water leaks and roof pitch – Step 2: Roof windows: checking the joints – Step 3: Inspecting the tiles – Step 4: Check the gutter – Step 5: If the problem persists A leaky roof means moisture is entering the house. […]
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Summary – Gutter installation: making the layout – Gutter installation: different types of implementation – Installing a gutter: assembly or floor and cutting Eavestrough installation is the last step in the installation of a gutter. When referring to the channel of the trough that runs along your roof, you can refer to […]
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What’s the Purpose of Roof Layout Roofing layout is an analysis and drawing tool that allows you to accurately determine the components, materials and number of modules needed to build a roof, a wall or a floor covering. It is also used in the field of decoration and design for the creation of patterns. The […]
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Contents – Role and composition of roof flashing – Installing a roof flashing – Purchase of roof flashings Roof flashing is used to ensure water tightness at the connection between the roof and the various elements that protrude from it (acroterion wall, chimney, etc.). The term refers to both the entire device and the object […]
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The waterproofing of flat roofs is essential, especially if the roof covers an inhabited space. It is, first of all, linked to the support of the roof itself. It is then always in the form of a waterproofing layer, allowing the roof to be used according to the expected performance. What are flat roofs? It […]
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