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Environmentally Friendly Roofing Options

At a time when more and more are aware of the impact that their actions have on the environment, it’s always nice to discover new ways to save energy. When it comes to new buildings, or large upgrades to current architecture, there is a real focus on modernising not just the structural aspects, but considering the energy saving implications too. Roofs are an integral part of the ability for a building to retain heat, not just in the insulation but the roofing quality and materials used. It can be tricky trying to find the best balance between cost, aesthetic and function, but on average a more environmentally friendly roof will save you money in the long run. That is, your energy bills will be reduced with the roof helping to keep the house warm for longer. When it comes time to replace your old roof, consider looking at environmentally friendly options. As  roofing experts in Nottingham , we’re passionate about the technologies at our fingertips and love seeing how they evolve and
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Roofing and Culture

Just like all aspects of construction, roofing has a rich history. Architecture reflects the technology available, and the culture and personality of the country or area. It is interesting how humans are so fascinated by the visual and aesthetic, and it is always a fine balance with functionality. Roofing exemplifies this. Roofing has a huge impact on how a building looks and is a great way to showcase the personality of said building. All around the world, roofing technology has its own story depending on the geography, something that we find fascinating as roofers. We’re going to take a look at some different roofing styles from cultures around the world. We have a real appreciation for our trade, as we’ll demonstrate when you need a  roofer in Nottingham .  Thatched Roofing   Immediately when you hear “thatched roof”, you think of images of quaint English villages with their small thatched cottages. Thatch has a very particular character and was a central part of the improvement
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A Brief History of Roofing Technology – Part 2

In part 1, we gave a very brief summary of the evolution of roofing from primitive turf to more modern tiles. Join us,  roofing contractors in Nottingham , in part 2, where we continue the journey and explore some more technologies!  Slate   Slate is a layered, homogenous, metamorphic rock that is found naturally in the earth. Due to the nature of slate, it has two “lines of breakability”, meaning it is possible to split into thin sheets that are still very tough and durable. These natural properties meant that it was relatively easy to create roof tiles. Slate has been mined for centuries in the UK, typically in mountainous locations. Because of this localisation and the fact that slate was extremely difficult to transport, slate technology was only able to be used close to the supply areas. As with clay tiles, the industrial revolution allowed mass-production of slates, that could be sent all over the country, particularly to developing areas. Another problem with the heaviness was t
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A Brief History of Roofing Technology- Part 1

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