Roofing services

A pitched roof is a roof that slopes downwards, typically in two parts at an angle from a central ridge, but sometimes in one part, from one edge to another. The ‘pitch’ of a roof is its vertical rise divided by its horizontal span and is a measure of its steepness. Ask us about our roofing services

 A flat roof is a roof that is completely, or almost level. However, whilst they are described as ‘flat’ almost all flat roofs are actually laid to a fall to ensure that rainwater can run off to the lower side

Roofing leadwork is used mainly to stop rainwater from entering junctions between roof elements and to channel water off a building. It also has decorative uses. Lead expands and contracts as weather conditions change, and detailing must allow for this to prevent stresses forming in the lead sheet. 

A channel at the lower edge of a roof for carrying away rain, where water, leaves and debris collects