Lancaster roofers

Roofing over the ages in the UK The types of roofs our houses have in the UK have changed over the years, it’s hardly surprising as technology developments and new materials have found their way into may products and homes. So where did we start from and where are we today with our roofs? If we use more traditional-looking houses as a start point thatched roofs were a common type of roof finish and it’s easy to see why. The materials for a thatched roof were either mainly of a Longstraw,   Water Reed and Combed Wheat Reed as these were readily available. Whilst this type of roof has good environmental credentials its main disadvantage is its flammability. It was this main reason that following the great fire of London it was banned in the capital. Houses that still have this type of roof can expect good performance being able to last up to 50 years before replacement as long as the roof ridge is replaced at least every 10 years. As a result of the ban for new homes, the ...