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16 Mar
Author ADV Group Categories Roofing, Roofing Surveys

Roof Ventilation

 

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At Advanced Construction & Roofing, our fully qualified roofing experts help clients understand the condition of each element of the roof, identify defects, and assess damage on their roofs.

We carry out an in-depth analysis of the roof, roof covering, supporting structures, gutters, rainwater system, tile condition, windows, skylights and chimney stacks.

Thereafter we provide our clients a comprehensive roof report (including photos) that includes advice on condition, defects, their apparent cause, urgency of repairs, maintenance options inclusive of algorithm guidance on the costs required to maintain or put the roof in sound condition.

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16 Mar
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Author ADV Group Categories Roof Ventilation

Roof Ventilation Installers Belfast

Roof Ventilation 

Ever gone into your attic and wondered if the items you are storing up there like Christmas decorations or family mementos might be damaged by the intense heat? You may not realize it but roof ventilation is particularly important in order to keep your home more comfortable.

The Benefits of Roof Ventilation

During the summer months, heat on your roof can get trapped inside your attic, making it feel like an oven that heats the rest of your home. Furthermore, that attic heat can seep into your home, making your rooms less comfortable and causing condensation or mould. Roof ventilation can help break the cycle, remove that oven effect and work towards making every room evenly comfortable.

Here are some other benefits of proper ventilation in your roof:

  1. Energy efficiency is increased because the temperature of the attic is lower, and therefore hot air isn’t permeating into your home.
  2. Proper ventilation keeps your air conditioner from having to work as hard, as long and as often. This not only reduces energy costs, but also means your heating and cooling system will last longer.
  3. Ventilation can help to keep every room in your home at the same, even temperature so that you don’t have to turn up the air conditioner to keep particular rooms comfortable.
  4. Having the proper ventilation in place saves your shingles and extends the life of your original roof, or roof replacement.
  5. Proper ventilation also preserves your insulation by preventing dripping from condensation caused by trapped vapors from home appliances.
  6. Lastly, well-placed ventilation in your home prevents trapped moisture, which can come into contact with, and damage, your home’s wood framing.

How Does Ventilation Work?

Roof vents use the wind, solar, electrical energy or natural convection to move air out of the attic area. In the cold, ventilation can vent moisture from a home and prevent ice dams. In the heat, ventilation can remove hot air, keeping energy costs down and both your home and attic at a comfortable temperature.

Contact us today

Belfast Office: 02890 726126

Bangor Office: 02891 071279

Email: info@adv-group.co.uk

 

 

16 Mar
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Author ADV Group Categories Roof Ventilation

Roof Ventilation Installers Saintfield

Roof Ventilation 

Ever gone into your attic and wondered if the items you are storing up there like Christmas decorations or family mementos might be damaged by the intense heat? You may not realize it but roof ventilation is particularly important in order to keep your home more comfortable.

The Benefits of Roof Ventilation

During the summer months, heat on your roof can get trapped inside your attic, making it feel like an oven that heats the rest of your home. Furthermore, that attic heat can seep into your home, making your rooms less comfortable and causing condensation or mould. Roof ventilation can help break the cycle, remove that oven effect and work towards making every room evenly comfortable.

Here are some other benefits of proper ventilation in your roof:

  1. Energy efficiency is increased because the temperature of the attic is lower, and therefore hot air isn’t permeating into your home.
  2. Proper ventilation keeps your air conditioner from having to work as hard, as long and as often. This not only reduces energy costs, but also means your heating and cooling system will last longer.
  3. Ventilation can help to keep every room in your home at the same, even temperature so that you don’t have to turn up the air conditioner to keep particular rooms comfortable.
  4. Having the proper ventilation in place saves your shingles and extends the life of your original roof, or roof replacement.
  5. Proper ventilation also preserves your insulation by preventing dripping from condensation caused by trapped vapors from home appliances.
  6. Lastly, well-placed ventilation in your home prevents trapped moisture, which can come into contact with, and damage, your home’s wood framing.

How Does Ventilation Work?

Roof vents use the wind, solar, electrical energy or natural convection to move air out of the attic area. In the cold, ventilation can vent moisture from a home and prevent ice dams. In the heat, ventilation can remove hot air, keeping energy costs down and both your home and attic at a comfortable temperature.

Contact us today

Belfast Office: 02890 726126

Bangor Office: 02891 071279

Email: info@adv-group.co.uk

 

 

16 Mar
Chimney and Leadwork
Author ADV Group Categories Roofing

Chimney Flashing Repairs in Belfast

Replacing lead flashings around a chimney stack

Chimneys are notorious for leaking and usually the problem is poorly installed or defective flashings. It is fairly easy to spot if you have missing or split lead flashings by having a look in your loft. If you can see daylight or signs of damp around the chimney breast then this is a good indication that the flashings are failing.

You should really replace the flashings if you suspect they have deteriorated or are missing. Chimney flashings are one of the worst areas for being ‘bodged’ many so called roofers will do anything for fast repair and fast money. Unfortunately it isn’t always easy to see what’s been done around your chimney. Quick fixes such as bitumen tars or other weather proof type paints will only last in the short term. New flashings will last for many years and you can be assured there will be no further problems in that area. Flashings are installed to close the gap between the roof covering and any joining walls or brickwork. Usually there will be a lot of water in these areas so it will pay to make sure the job is done right. Typically chimney flashings are made from lead sheeting as it is a good material to cut and shape into position. Tin, Zinc and Copper flashings were used in older buildings but lead is more common.

There are 4 positions where flashings are installed on a chimney, the front, two sides and the rear. The front flashing or apron for its technical name is a large single piece of lead which is turned up the front of the stack and fixed into a brick work joint then dressed over the tiles or slates below. The side flashings called ‘step’ flashings are installed in two parts if it is a slate roof or concrete roof with a flat tile. The first stage is to install soakers under every course of flat tiles or slates up the side of the chimney. These are pieces of lead that go underneath the slate and turn up the side of the chimney. Next the ‘step’ flashing is cut and fitted to go over the sides of the soakers.The final piece of leadwork is the back gutter and this is installed underneath the course of tiles and turned up the back of the chimney stack and into a course of bricks.

This of course is only a brief description, it is quite a technical process to get the flashings fitted correctly and looking good. It requires a fair amount of skill.

When the flashings are installed in the correct order and all the joints are repointed where the lead turns into the brickwork it creates a watertight seal around the chimney stack. Care is taken to cut and shape (dress) the leadwork and it creates a finish which is very pleasing to the eye.

Being in such an exposed position chimney flashings should be the highest quality possible and the correct procedure for fitting new lead flashings should be followed. In the case of renewing lead flashings around your chimney it is recommended that you employ the services of a reputable roofer.

 

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