M&S Roofing Blog

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 th...

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 h...