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We here at AJ Scutchings and Sons will walk you through some of our most commonly asked questions surrounding cast iron gutters in our handy blog below!   How Heavy are Cast Iron Gutters?   Cast iron gutters are bulkier than uPVC gutters, which is probably unsurprising. Yet, rather than being a drawback, the heavier… Continue reading FAQ’s: Cast Iron Guttering

Types of Deterioration, Decay and Corrosion Cast iron corrodes and degrades in ways that wrought iron does not. Because it is brittle, it can only withstand a limited degree of pressure or movement before breaking. As previously stated, if wrought ironwork bends, cast ironwork fractures or shatters. Cast iron is prone to failure owing to… Continue reading Cast Iron Guttering Care and Maintenance

Roof restoration can’t be that hard to DIY, right? We here at AJ Scutchings and Sons will explore in this blog exactly why you should hire a professional. Expert Knowledge and Skill Set When you employ a professional to restore your roof, you are selecting someone who is highly talented and knowledgeable, who knows the… Continue reading Why Hire a Professional Roofer?

It may appear that hiring a professional for periodic roof restoration, which normally includes cleaning, fixing, and repainting, is a needless investment. This is especially true if the roof appears to be in good condition. A roof restoration, on the other hand, can save you a lot more money in the long term. 1) Cost… Continue reading 5 Benefits of Roof Restoration

Sooner or later, a roof repair will be necessary regardless of preventative roof care. To minimise roof damage, it is helpful to understand what the most typical causes are. 1) Weather Extreme weather conditions, be that intense heat, wind, snow, or rain, can have lasting effects on your roof. Consistent exposure to any of these… Continue reading 7 Top Causes of Roof Damage

Roofing It should go without saying that you ought to maintain your roof properly over time to minimise the unexpected necessity for a significant repair that could have been avoided. However, in some instances where routine roof care hasn’t been done at recommended intervals, you can discover that the roof needs to be repaired or… Continue reading How Roofing and Guttering Can Add Value to Your Property

The London cityscape is littered with a large variety of instantly recognisable buildings. Often what makes these buildings iconic are their unique roofs. We here at AJ Scutchings will explore in the blog below four London rooftops, their designs, construction, and more! Kings Cross Station The roof of King’s Cross Station is a recognisable building… Continue reading 4 Iconic London Roofs

There are quite a few different materials to choose from when thinking about installing guttering. One of these is cast iron, with many people being aware of the different benefits of other guttering options such as uPVC or aluminium and overlooking the multitude of positives cast iron has to offer. We here at AJ Scutchings… Continue reading Guide to Cast Iron Guttering

We are all aware that properly maintaining our roofs is important as it helps us to avoid major damage, and therefore, major expenses further down the road. But just what should we all be looking out for? We here at AJ Scutchings will discuss the four most common roofing issues in our blog below. 1)… Continue reading 4 Common Issues that Require Roof Restoration

There are now more guttering options than ever before, making it difficult to pick which is the best solution for your home. With aluminium guttering becoming increasingly popular, we thought we’d help you out by outlining some of the benefits of going with a metal system. Low Maintenance The minimal maintenance element of metal guttering… Continue reading The Advantages of Using Aluminium Guttering

We at AJ Scutchings and Son are aware that there are numerous roofing myths and misconceptions that need to be dispelled. Because your roof is one of your home’s most vital structural components, it’s critical that our roofers in Bedford, Stevenage, and Camden help to refute these misunderstandings before any damage is caused. 1) I… Continue reading Busting 4 Common Myths About Roof Restoration

When drawing a house as a child most of us defaulted to drawing a triangle on top of a cube. This blog delves into the world of wacky roofs that dispel the myth that roofs have to fit into a very narrow aesthetic field. Gable To talk about the more unusual types of roofing out… Continue reading 8 Unusual Roof Shapes You Don’t Usually See