We all tend to ensure the interior of our properties is well maintained. For instance, if a washing machine breaks down, the laundry piles up. If the kettle stops working, the household won’t cope. These get sorted because they’re essential.
Externally, it’s the same. If the roof shows signs of ageing or requires storm damage repairs, it’s crucial to address these issues promptly to avoid further damage and ensure the safety and comfort of your home.
Our roofing company specialises in EPDM, GRP, and torch-on felt flat roof installations, flat roof repairs, emergency roof replacements, and full and partial reroofing services across Swadlincote and the surrounding areas we cover. As part of our extensive roofing services, our roofers also install, repair, and replace fascias, soffits, and guttering systems and carry out chimney and leadwork repairs and leak detection work.
When installed correctly by our team at Atlas Property Improvements, the entire roofline system, including the guttering, plays a vital role in protecting your property. It shields the bottom row of roof tiles from damage, allows ventilation to keep the loft area from dampening, and enhances the overall look of the roof.
But, as our roofing company explains, the guttering is, by far, the most important aspect. And, honestly, have you ever thought of checking it? Situated near the top of a property, it actually helps to protect the foundations, so the system must be maintained to prevent reroofing, emergency roof replacements, and for the following reasons:
If you didn’t have gutters, rainwater would flow directly off pitched, flat, tile or rubber roofs and flood at the bottom of properties, seeping into the walls and foundations to cause considerable damage over time. For properties with basement conversions, this would be a disaster.
A proper guttering installation thoroughly supports the overall roofing system. Water will rot the wood for older properties with existing timbers in place rather than uPVC alternatives. Again, the guttering prevents this from happening by directing the flow of rainwater.
Remember, by efficiently guiding the water away from the roof and directly into the drainage system, your Swadlincote property is saved from potentially expensive pitched or flat roof repairs. Extensive damage may result in reroofing work, which we can complete as part of our pitched and flat roof installation services.
Falling moss or debris from the roof gathers in the guttering and will, over time, clog it up and stop the system from working effectively. You’ll notice this if rainwater is spilling over the side of the guttering. If not removed, the weight of the blockages will cause the system to break, allowing water to reach the walls, foundations and timbers.
To install new uPVC guttering, please contact us at Atlas Property Improvements. Our roofing company provides several roofing services for our domestic, commercial, industrial and agricultural clients in Swadlincote, including:
Telephone:
07799 430698
Address:
8 White Gate Stables, Coleorton Lane, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicester, LE65 1XJ
Open Hours:
Mon-Sat 8am - 6pm
Out-of-hours Emergencies Available
Email:
info@atlaspropertyimprovements.com
