Materials & systems
Articles in the Materials & systems category.
Materials & systems
When a dry ridge is a better fix than re-bedding mortar
Why mortar-bedded ridge tiles keep failing in the wind, and when a mechanically fixed dry ridge or verge is the more lasting repair.
Materials & systems
Slate or concrete tile: what changes on a re-roof
How natural slate, fibre-cement slate and concrete or clay tiles differ when you are planning a re-roof — weight, appearance, cost and the existing structure.
Materials & systems
EPDM, GRP or felt: how to choose a flat roof
The differences between EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass and felt flat roofs, and why the deck, drainage and edges matter more than the brand name.