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New roofs advice

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Living at home during a roof replacement

Plan entrances, parking, working areas and daily routines before replacement roof work begins at your home. For Isle of Wight homes.

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Scaffolding and access

A reroof needs workable access around the property. Include extensions, narrow passages, entrances and delivery space in the planning. For Isle of Wight homes.

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Reusing roof tiles

Retaining existing tiles needs a clear assessment of condition, suitability and replacement allowances before a reroof is priced. For Isle of Wight homes.

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Roof battens and underlay

Understand why the hidden roof layers need a clear place in a replacement specification and completion record. For Isle of Wight homes.

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Roof replacement before solar panels

Consider the condition of the covering and the proposed roof work before a separate solar installation is planned. For Isle of Wight homes.

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New roof costs and quotation details

The roof area, covering, access and repair scope all affect the cost of a new roof. Prepare for a property-specific quotation from WWR Roofing. For Isle of Wight homes.

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Choosing tiles and slates for a new roof

Appearance matters, but roof pitch, the existing structure and the full product specification should guide a choice of tiles or slates. For Isle of Wight homes.

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The roof replacement process

A clear view of the stages in a replacement roof project, including access, opening up, agreed changes and the final handover. For Isle of Wight homes.

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Comparing new roof quotations

A useful roof quotation explains the covering, access, exclusions, variations and handover documents as clearly as the total price. For Isle of Wight homes.

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