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The focus on climate change and global warming is now more important than ever. It can be said that we all try our best to engage ...

Below you'll find the guarantee length for each type of VELUX product - whether that's a window, blind, or electrical item. ...

Green roofs, or living roofs as they are also known, have a variety of benefits unique to each property, homeowner and environment...

DIY Difficulty Level 3

Over many years, homes across the UK have struggled to battle against condensation in roof and loft spaces. What makes it more ann...

DIY Difficulty Level 2

If you haven’t attempted this task before, cleaning a conservatory roof might appear quite tricky at first. The thing is: ...

DIY Difficulty Level 2

Disaster has struck after excessive weather problems - your roof tiles are damaged and need repairs. Well, there's no time to wait...

DIY Difficulty Level 3

Autumn is here. And while we love seeing the leaves turn, wearing cosy jumpers and drinking delicious pumpkin spice beverages, ...

DIY Difficulty Level 3

Replacing a VELUX window is a task that many homeowners may encounter at some point. The thing is: Whether you're looking to...

DIY Difficulty Level 4

Good roofing builds start with good roofing slates. And while man-made slate has come a long way in recent years, nothing says ...

Your solar roof tiles are being used constantly for energy. With that comes exposure to the elements. This leads to the inevitable...

DIY Difficulty Level 4

There are so many positives associated with solar roof tiles. So, where do you even begin when learning more about them? What even...

DIY Difficulty Level 4

You’re being smart in choosing to prioritise energy efficiency. It benefits the environment and saves you money. There's just on...

DIY Difficulty Level 4

On 4 May 2023, the VELUX Group issued a product warning for its CVU range of electric flat roof windows, citing the potential risk...

Leaking gutters are the last thing you need. Whether the cause is rust, objects hitting the guttering system or general wear and t...

DIY Difficulty Level 3

Eco-friendly and aesthetically pleasing, fibre cement roof tiles aren’t your typical tile. They come with many unique benefits a...

Insulating a flat roof will improve its thermal performance, limit heat loss and make your home more comfortable as well as energy...

DIY Difficulty Level 5

If the thought of a decking installation has ever crossed your mind, you’re in luck! Timber decking is a beautiful choice for so...

Now, if you’re wondering what asphalt mastic is, you’ve come to the right place to find out. From eco-friendliness to a smooth...

Mastic asphalt roofing has been the go-to solution for both commercial and residential flat roof applications for decades. It?...

What’s the first image that comes to mind when you hear the words ‘rooftop garden’? Maybe it’s the luxuriously themed K...

DIY Difficulty Level 3

The popularity of solar energy in the UK has skyrocketed over the last decade or so, thanks to improved efficiency and a massive 8...

You don’t need to be a professional tradesperson to know that Welsh slate is widely considered the best in the world – and wit...

Is your garden shed looking a bit old, or tired and leaking? If that’s the case, you’re probably wondering: Can you put ...

DIY Difficulty Level 2

Lead flashing offers a great way to create a long-lasting, weathertight seal between joints on roof valleys and walls or around ch...

DIY Difficulty Level 3