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There may come a time that you’ll need to have some work done on your roof, whether it be because of damage or just through age. If unfortunately, your entire roof needs replacing, it can be handy to know that there are many types of roofing materials available. AJ Scutchings and Son have put together… Continue reading What Types Of Roofing Materials Are Available?

Here at AJ Scutchings & Son, we understand which kinds of guttering work best. With that in mind, our latest blog details the advantages of cast iron guttering, helping you to differentiate between the many options available. The aesthetics, longevity, ease of maintenance, and eco-friendly nature of cast iron guttering make them a fantastic option… Continue reading Advantages of Cast Iron Guttering

Eager to check the health of your roof, but unsure what to look for? If your roof is of a certain age, or displays any signs of wear and tear, then roof restoration may be necessary. Here, we take a closer look at the tell-tale signs, and at which of them could require further action.… Continue reading How to Tell if You Need a Roof Restoration

It’s advised that you need new gutters roughly every 20 years, but that can be hard to keep track of if you’ve not been in your home longer than that, and other wear and tear could decrease the lifespan of your gutters. There are some simple signs you can look out for to tell whether… Continue reading Do I Need New Gutters? A Guide to Gutter Replacement

The roof of a property probably isn’t the first thing that you think of when assessing it. Unless, that is, it’s designed in such a way that it simply can’t be ignored. A mundane and functional element of the home in far too many cases, the roof of a building can add style, character, and… Continue reading The World’s Most Iconic Roofs

Here at AJ Scutchings and Son, we’ve been working on a wide range of buildings, structures, and sites for the past 35 years. In that time, we’ve worked on a number of heritage listed sites. Unsurprisingly, the guidelines for doing so are a little different from those on a more standard structure. We thought it… Continue reading Guidelines for Working on Heritage Listed Buildings

Here’s a handy guide to the importance of a property’s guttering. For any questions about your own gutters or to enquire about repair work, call us on 07778 188 952. Alternatively, fill out one of our online forms and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible. What guttering does In essence, guttering ensures… Continue reading Why is Guttering Important?

Unsurprisingly, roof restoration isn’t an insignificant job. It requires planning, and doesn’t necessarily come cheap. Factors such as these often leave people wondering whether it’s worth it, so we’re here to explain exactly why it is. AJ Scutchings and Son have worked on a great many properties over the years, and have transformed them from… Continue reading Why Roof Restoration is Worth It

Roof is a roof, door is a door, window is a window … right? Well, maybe to some people. To others, though, who take the aesthetics of their home very seriously, the roof in an essential aspect of the overall look and feel of the house. It’s not simply a case of finding any way… Continue reading Different Types of Roof: What’s Available?

Sustainability – much like the rising temperatures of planet earth – is a hot topic in modern roof design. Architects, designers, and engineers alike are looking into ways to provide the most efficient roofing solutions for the buildings they work on, which can be more complex than it might seem. Seeing as – here at… Continue reading A Quick Guide to Sustainable Roof Design

The roof of a property can often be seen as being the most important aspect of a facade, whether simply because it can be referred to as the ‘crown’, or because it offers the main protection from the weather. That protection is also why roof maintenance is so common, and why there needs to be… Continue reading Reroofing vs. Roof Restoration

Since the Romans brought rainwater systems to England, the technology has been lost and re-introduced with many, infamous applications and even requests from King Henry to help protect the Tower of London. Since then though, metal gutter installations have been the most popular option for rainwater management of homes, until the recent introduction of plastic… Continue reading How Metal Gutter Installations Can Improve Your Home