Most roofers will know that polycarbonate rooflights are not the strongest. Don’t get us wrong, they’re waterproof and wind resistant, but if you step on top of one you’re guaranteed to break the surface, and perhaps fall through to the room below. This is why it’s so important to make sure you have your wits about you whenever you’re carrying out work on a rooflight littered with polycarbonate skylights or dome lights. Polycarbonate can shatter remarkably easily, and you’re almost always guaranteed more durability with glass. You’d never get a walk on polycarbonate rooflights because they simply do not exist, and whist polycarbonate can look strong and durable, they can’t withstand a large weight load, so make sure you always work carefully.

Ever wondered how some flat roofs look so seamless in terms of having one fluid look, without any joints or overlapping materials? Well, the likelihood is that a liquid roofing system was used, and it’s something you’re definitely going to be seeing more of in the future. This type of roof is essentially pasted on, and it forms one smooth look, when installed correctly. It’s reliable and it can often be used for repairs. Some people use this type of system on the top of single ply membranes as well as asphalt, while it’s hard wearing and it can be made non slip for those high traffic areas such as roof terraces. Liquid roofing is a modern, innovative concept and most contractors will be able to install it with a... Read More »

Asbestos occurs naturally in the earth’s surface as a mineral in rocks and soils. It has fire resistant fibres that have high insulation and are also durable. This is what made it a popular building material in the first part of the 20th Century. It was used in pipes, thermal, electrical and acoustic insulation, roofing, fibro sheeting, fire-resistant insulation, gutters, water tanks and rainwater pipes. Health risks When asbestos is bonded, it poses no health hazards. However, if products containing the material are broken, cut, sanded, damaged, or drilled, the fibre is released into the air. If they are inhaled, they could result in asbestosis- a respiratory lung disease, where lung tissue gets scarred- or even mesothelioma- a rare cancer. Moreover, one could suffer from abdominal and non-cancerous diseases. The... Read More »

Sun tube rooflights are the perfect solution for bringing light into a home, to the most awkward areas. Take the top of the stairs or the attic as an example, they tend to be dark areas in the majority of homes, and bringing natural light in is easy with these systems. Much like the name suggests, a tube passes from the outside of the home to the inside, with a glass or polycarbonate dome situated on the roof’s exterior, attracting the light and sending it down into the once dark – and now bright – space. It’s a clever system and it’s one that’s been developed over the last few years so there are many different designs available, but the concept remains the same.

Dome rooflights are very high quality thermoformed rooflights that are designed to make the best use of natural light. These rooflights come in a wide range of shapes, sizes and glazing options to meet the entire customer or client’s needs and requirements. Most of these rooflights offer patented high security mechanism. By the use of high security screw bolts that are fitted in all units, common tools cannot remove once installed thus high level security. To improve the overall thermal efficiency of the roof and the house, most dome rooflights provide broken interface. The following are some of the benefits of installing dome rooflights to your home or office building; Makes full use of natural daylight By installing these rooflights, you will be making optimal use of the natural daylight.... Read More »