Outdoor & Garden Ideas
Flat Roofing Materials
Its a fact that your roof is one of the most important parts of your house and is the one thing that provides the building structure, the building occupants and the building contents with protection from the elements. Many roofs are in a state of disrepair but homeowners ignore this until the roof gets worse or until the weather gets worse. With regular maintenance and the early identification and fixing of any problems you can usually avoid the big problems that have equally big price tags attached to them. Regular maintenance in this way will also help extend the life of your roof.
Selecting flat roofing materials.
Flat roofs have extra difficulties associated with them. Because they do not slope rainwater does not automatically run down the roof and drain off. It is absolutely vital that flat roofing materials are as water resistant and water tight as possible to prevent serious damage to the roof itself and to the rest of the building and its contents. New types of flat roofing material are being used and while these offer more in the way of protection they are also more expensive as a general rule. There are still three main types of flat roofing materials that are used on a regular basis on new and older houses.
Built up flat roofing materials.
Built up roofing is basically just that. Built up roofing consists of laying down several layers of tar and water resistant materials and then covered with gravel. This is quite an old technique but the introduction of new waterproof materials has seen the strength and durability of this technique increase. The gravel acts as a good fire resistant layer and can be made to look very attractive. It is usually the cheapest of the flat roofing materials available, however, it is very heavy and may require strengthening of the joists. It is also impractical to use on residential houses that are being lived in because it smells terribly. The gravel itself can clog gutters and other vital aspects of water drainage.
Modified Bitumen flat roofing.
Modified bitumen is another stalwart in the world of flat roofing materials. Once upon a time it was necessary to use torchdown techniques that involved burning the roll of material onto the roof, however it is now possible to get adhesive varieties, thus cutting out the potential fire hazard that is sometimes associated. The mineral surface that is used to create modified bitumen can be created in light colors, effectively reflecting the heat and sun. This will cut down on your energy bills during the summer months, and it can even be installed by any avid (and competent) do it yourself fanatic.
Rubber membrane.
Rubber membrane is another method of coating your flat roof. As far as flat roofing materials go it is durable and resistant to general wear and tear. Leaks are easy to find and repair, but the cost is really quite high. The standard black rubber does not reflect heat and paying for a lighter membrane will cost you more, however, it is quick to fit and will cause little disruption to your house life during the process.
19 of 33 Review For Noelle 1 Light Outdoor Hanging Lantern
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Arrived within a few days and was pretty easy to put together. Feels quality and is a great addition to our garden.
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Angela ( 2020-May-15 )
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Nice bench , but the one I wanted was the wrong color. The one I wanted was out of stock after I ordered. They should have asked if I wanted another color and if not refunded my money. Not just sent me one that they wanted to get rid of
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Wow what a gorgeous set, just what I wanted for Sunny days in the garden to relax in, lovely colour combination. Great service from www.boisecloggers.com.
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Got the chairs with the Brookhurst frop leaf table and both are great
Judith ( 2020-Jan-24 )
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Was purchased to store all the cushions from my corner sofa and six dining chairs. All fitted in easily
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Really good unit, simple to put together instructions very clear. Ideal for small spaces to you can hold quite a lot of shoes and the added bonus you can use it as a stool as it’s very sturdy when built
Luke ( 2020-Oct-22 )
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The box was purchased to store the cushions / pillows from our patio seating unit - It does this perfectly. Flat packed on arrival but clear instructions aid easy assembly with one or two basic tools. Only issue were the 4 off internal bracing brackets being in the brown colour (our box is Charcoal grey).
Marie ( 2020-May-05 )
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So far so good. Quite basic compared with what I bought previously (matt and not shiny) but serves its purpose. Will look good with plant in it.
Anonymous ( 2020-Jul-10 )
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Really good unit, simple to put together instructions very clear. Ideal for small spaces to you can hold quite a lot of shoes and the added bonus you can use it as a stool as it’s very sturdy when built
Anita ( 2020-Aug-08 )
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These are exactly what I needed, I wanted something long but low, these are on the edge of my decking to stop people falling Perfect and great packaging too
Eddie ( 2020-Aug-31 )
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I prefer Keter boxes and I think they are good quality. Excellent size box... it’s big which is what I wanted..... so make sure you measure. Very easy to put together. I did it on my own (49 yr old woman). Delivery was a day later than when ordered but I was kept fully informed
Penelope ( 2020-Jun-18 )
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Beautiful and delicate, added a succulent and it made a nice accent to my bedroom wall!
Michael ( 2020-Jul-22 )
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I love these cute hanging vases! They’re such a cute addition to my living room, and look great with the little succulents I bought. Exactly what I wanted!
Gill ( 2020-Nov-15 )
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It’s fantastic so comfortable slightly tricky to build but once its up it really is fantastic. We have spent so much time as a family relaxing on it since we bought it
Trish ( 2020-Jul-17 )
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Lovely unit, very easy to assemble. Brought for my grandson’s room to house his books and small toys. The padded top allows us to sit and read together!
Joanne ( 2020-Oct-24 )
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It’s easy to assemble ands it looks good. Its somewhat sturdy. It’s not of great quality. I had to glue a joint that had separated. I am going to put a better finish on it, I don’t think it will weather well. perhaps polyeurethane.
Catherine ( 2020-Sep-08 )
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My decking is not very big so wanted something small , can honestly say these fit just right and the quality is brilliant.