New Roofs in Kirkby-in-Ashfield: Re-roofing Done Properly
Kirkby-in-Ashfield is a town north-west of Nottingham where older terraces, mid-century semis and newer estates sit within a short walk of one another. The roofs vary just as much, from worn clay and slate to concrete tiles of different ages and flat sections over extensions. Older terraces in particular may carry coverings that have been repaired so many times that they behave like several roofs in one.
Evans Roofing is based in Beckingham and covers Kirkby-in-Ashfield along with Sutton-in-Ashfield, Hucknall, Mansfield and Eastwood. A new roof here means more than swapping tiles, because the felt, battens and timbers underneath decide how long the finished job will last.
What a full re-roof involves
A complete replacement normally begins with stripping off the old covering, then inspecting the structure and replacing anything that has failed. New felt and battens go on before the tiles or slates, so the roof is weatherproof from the underlayer up rather than just on the surface.
The choice of covering is made against the pitch, the structure and how exposed the house is. Clay and concrete tiles give different looks, and slate, natural or manufactured, is an option where a more distinctive finish suits the building. On a house that has already had patch repairs, the new roof is also a chance to correct earlier shortcuts at valleys and abutments.
- Stripping old coverings and checking the timbers
- Replacing felt and battens as part of the re-roof
- Clay or concrete tiles, or slate, to suit the roof
- Flat roofs in EPDM, felt or GRP
- Garage and extension roofing
A good moment to look at the roofline
Once the old covering is off, the fascias and soffits are easy to reach, so tired boards can be replaced at the same time. That saves scaffold time and leaves the roof edge looking consistent with the new work.
New roofs and extensions can be subject to planning or building regulations, so check with your local council before starting. To talk through a quote, call or WhatsApp with photos of the front and rear slopes.
New Roofs: examples
Illustrative images of the systems and repairs involved. See the full gallery.
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New Roofs in Kirkby-in-Ashfield: common questions
Should I replace the felt and battens when re-roofing?
On a full replacement it generally makes sense, because old felt can be brittle and battens can be weak or rotted. Reusing them under a new covering risks shortening its life. A look at the loft timbers will help settle the question.
Can the roofline be done at the same time?
Yes, and it is often sensible because the scaffold is already up. Fascias, soffits and gutters can be renewed alongside the new roof so everything matches. Scaffolding is shared between the roof and the roofline in that case.
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