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Throughout the year, your roof is subjected to a wide range of weathers; the blistering cold, battering from heavy rain, the hottest of days. As we are now well and truly into the autumnal season, it could be time to ensure that your roof is fully prepared for the months ahead. If you act to… Continue reading How to Prepare Your Roof for the Autumn

In our environmentally-focused world, we are always be trying to discover new ways to utilise our natural resources for the better. Solar panels, despite having been around since the 1950’s, have only recently cemented their place within mainstream communities as a way to naturally generate large volumes of energy. Below, AJ Scutchings & Son has… Continue reading Solar Panels: Could They Work For Your Roof?

Although you may not know it, gutters are an integral aspect of the home. When they’re working effectively to direct water away from your exterior walls, you should not notice the ongoing distribution process which prevents potential roofing or foundation issues. While regular cleaning of your guttering system will help to extend the longevity of… Continue reading How to Know When Your Home Needs New Gutters

We recently spoke about potential summer roofing problems and gave advice on avoiding any issues. However, guttering can also be vulnerable throughout the summer months. At AJ Scutchings and Son, we appreciate the importance of both identifying problems once they arise, but also preventing them where possible. With the weather quickly warming, here is what… Continue reading How To Avoid Problems For Your Guttering in Summer

Nesting birds can be a nuisance, especially when they make their presence known early in the morning. A common problem with roofs old and new, initial prevention is the best route to deter nestings birds from making your roof their new home. Unfortunately, once the birds have got into the roof, it is near impossible… Continue reading How to Deter Nesting Birds

It may come as a shock that it is not only the winter months that can pose a threat to your roof. Homeowners often breathe a sigh of relief as the weather starts to warm and the snow warnings are put to bed for another year. However, the strain of the winter on your roof,… Continue reading Summer Roofing Problems and How to Avoid Them.

It can be a challenge to spot the causes of a leaking roof in your home. This is why getting your roof checked is crucial, in order to prevent any further severe damage. The longer you leave a leaking roof, the worse it can become. Here are 5 ways in which your leaking roof can… Continue reading 5 Damages of a Leaking Roof

Maintaining Your Guttering Whether you have chosen aluminium guttering, or decided that cast iron guttering is right for you, it is important to now understand how to maintain the high quality of your new purchase. With some careful and considered maintenance, your new guttering will continue to be of a high quality and exceptional performance… Continue reading How to Maintain Your New Guttering

  Roofing problems are often misdiagnosed. Here at AJ Scutchings and Sons, we pride ourselves in our ability to accurately understand why you may be having problems with your roof, alongside implementing the necessary roof repairs. However, it’s not always easy to pick up on the warning signs in regards to your roof. We’ve assembled… Continue reading How To Know When You Need Roof Repairs

When deciding to get work done on your property, it can be difficult know whether your tradesperson is reputable. We have put together a short guide to make you aware of the warning signs that means your builder is not as trustworthy as they first seemed. A Knock at the Door – If a builder… Continue reading How to Ensure your Builder is Reputable

Lead roof flashing is one of the most popular ways of sealing your roof against leaks. When a roof meets a vertical surface, such as a wall of a house, the joint between the two has to be sealed with some flashing. Lead has some favourable properties that make it a great building material, but… Continue reading The Pros and Cons of Lead Roof Flashing

With the winter season well and truly upon us, it is more important than ever that your property has a sufficient guttering system to combat the harsh weather. Whilst guttering is often chosen to compliment your homes external appearance, the wrong selection could significantly damage its fabric. Cast iron guttering may be frequently recognized for… Continue reading Why Cast Iron Guttering Wins During Winter