Re-roof in Bolton

Before Re-roof in Bolton

After re-roof in Bolton

Stripping of Rosemary tiles – re-roof Bolton

This re-roof project in Bolton, Greater Manchester was a typical case of years of neglect and lack of maintenance. The original roof was in a serious case of disrepair as the old roof was leaking in several places. The roof felt had severe signs of wear as it had lots holes, and the battens were rotten in many places. In addition there were broken/missing tiles and ridges.

Stripping roof felt – re-roof Bolton

Before the new tiles were laid, the worn batten and roof felt had to be removed. The original felt was made out of bitchumen-based materials – these types of roof felts have some serious drawbacks. The most serious drawback is that it can catch fire and burn easily, and the fumes produced can be detrimental for human health. Another big drawback is its durability, as exposure to extreme heat and UV radiation decreases the lifespan drastically of this type of felt system. The roof felt was then to be replaced by new breathable felt. The new breathable felt is much more durable in comparison to the original. It is waterproof , and can be used as a temporary roof covering (duration of time is variable depending on manufacturer). Also it is permeable as it allows water vapour to pass through it (breathable). In addition it is very durable to heat and UV radiation. If required, you can upgrade the thickness of the felt for increased life span.

The original, worn Rosemary roof tiles were replaced with grey Lagan concrete flat roof tiles. The average life-span of a new roof is around 35-40 years, depending on the type of slates or tiles used, weather conditions, maintenance, quality of craftsmanship etc. Ken Smith roofing Bolton give a 10 year guarantee on new roofs. The truth of the matter is if roof tiles were replaced or imperfections were resolved as soon as possible, then the extent of damage from the elements would be much less.

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Re-roof Project in Bolton using Marley Modern Tiles

- Before stripping roof of old broken tiles -

- After stripping of old felt and battens -

This semi-detached home in Bolton is around 45 years. The roof before showed signs of deterioration, with cracked and missing tiles, and also the previous ridge system was failing and required urgent attention as big segments of cement was missing. The Great British winter season has a big part in the wear and tear process of the traditional mortar ridge system. Once the cement erodes, water fills the gaps, and when temperatures plummets the water freezes, causing expansions in the gaps, making the cracks bigger over time. In many cases vegetation grows within the cracks; mainly from birds and the surrounding environment.

The battens and felt were replaced with new fresh ones. The tiles were replaced with new Marley Modern concrete interlocking tiles. The new ridge system uses red capped ridges. This type of ridge system is a form of “dry ridge” system as it does not require cement to close the gaps between each tile. One of the big benefits of this type of method is that it requires less maintenance over traditional methods as it very weather resistant.