Icicles and ice dams are caused when water freezes along gutters or downspouts from a mixture of temperature fluctuation and ...

The first layer on top of the plywood or OSB roof deck is underlayment. For this, we chose a self-healing ice-and-water ...

Understanding the basics of roof ventilation can prevent expensive repairs later. Learn about how to achieve optimal airflow ...

"There's not a lot of hope for our property as the thatched roof has already burned through. Nobody's hurt and that's all that matters." Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service said the flames ...

Supplies of straw for thatched roofs are low due to three poor harvests, says a thatcher A thatcher with a three-year waiting list for his services said a shortage of straw had caused problems for ...

Homeowners can apply to their local planning authority for permission to change the material of their thatched roof. Historic England have a statutory role in the planning system and local ...

Tithe Barn in Upminster, which is one of the largest thatched barns in Britain at 44m (144.4ft) long, is having its roof re-thatched. The structure was identified as being at risk and added to the ...

However, his aspiration for a better life wasn’t bound by the thatched roof of his house. “Around 2009-10, when I was in the 9th grade, a new chapter in my life began,” he shares.

State House Nairobi has adopted a new roofing design, doing away with the red standing seam tiles that have covered it for over a century The house now has a uniform flat design, with only a dormer ...