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Two roofers working at roof ridge level. One worker in a lime green high-visibility jacket crouches on the slate roof slope; another in an orange high-visibility jacket stands in the platform basket of a blue cherry picker elevated work platform positioned at the ridge. Both are working on the same area of the roof against a bright white overcast sky.

Roof Repairs & Maintenance

Timely Roof Inspections Matter After a Storm

Declan Murray February 18, 2025

Roof Repairs & Maintenance

The Cost of Storm Damage Roof Repairs in Dublin

Declan Murray February 18, 2025

Close-up of a partially reslated roof from scaffolding height. A section of new dark grey/black slate tiles has been laid neatly at the lower eaves, contrasting with the older weathered slates above. A new grey aluminium gutter has been fitted below. A roofer is visible at the top of the image.

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Preventing Roof Leaks After Storms

Declan Murray February 18, 2025

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How Weathersafe Roofering Assess and Fix Storm-Damaged Slates and Tiles

Declan Murray February 18, 2025

Two roofers work together on a concrete interlocking tile roof beside a white-rendered dormer structure. One roofer, wearing gloves, crouches to dress and fix a lead or zinc apron flashing strip at the base of the dormer abutment. A black UPVC downpipe and guttering are visible on the dormer. Neighbouring rooftops and trees are visible in the background under a cloudy sky.

Roof Repairs & Maintenance

What to Do After a Severe Storm?

Declan Murray February 18, 2025

Overhead view of a roof mid-reslate at dusk or dawn. Approximately half the slope has been laid with dark blue-grey natural slates on new timber battens over fresh roofing felt. The other half shows the bare battens and felt awaiting slating. A slate hammer and box of nails are visible on the roof. Neighbouring houses are visible in the background.

Roof Repairs & Maintenance

Signs Your Dublin Roof Needs Storm Damage Repair

Declan Murray February 18, 2025

Elevated view of a completed residential roof showing a large pitched section covered in mid-grey slate tiles with a white PVC rooflight window, two slate vent tiles, and eaves ventilation grilles. An adjacent flat roof section with grey membrane and a small rooflight is visible in the lower right. Autumn trees are visible in the background.

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7 Common Issues Caused by Poor Roof Ventilation

Declan Murray December 16, 2024

Exterior of a new-build brick-built semi-detached house showing a pitched roof clad in dark grey fibre cement slate tiles. Ventilation tiles are inset into the slope. A black UPVC fascia, soffit, and guttering system runs the full length of the eaves. White-framed windows are visible below.

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Best Practices for Roof Ventilation

Declan Murray December 16, 2024

Close-up view looking up at an aged terracotta-red interlocking concrete roof tile slope. A red plastic soil vent pipe protrudes through the tiles mid-slope. The ridge tiles are visible at the top against a bright blue sky with white clouds. Moss and lichen are visible between the tile courses.

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5 Key Benefits of Effective Roof Ventilation

Declan Murray December 16, 2024

A finished flat roof covered with smooth dark grey EPDM rubber membrane. Three stainless steel ventilation pipes with mushroom-cap cowls rise from the surface. A neighbouring tiled pitched roof and bare winter trees are visible in the background.

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How to Calculate the Number of Roof Vents You Need

Declan Murray December 16, 2024

Exterior view of a pitched roof covered in dark grey natural slate tiles, with two slate ventilation tiles inset into the slope. A lead-flashed abutment detail is visible at the lower left. A brick chimney stack stands at the right end of the ridge against an overcast sky.

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7 Expert Tips for Achieving Proper Roof Ventilation

Declan Murray December 16, 2024

Exterior view of a brick-built residential property showing a pitched roof covered in dark grey-brown concrete interlocking tiles. Multiple roofline vent tiles are fitted along the roof slope. A brown fascia and guttering run the full length of the eaves. PVC windows span the front elevation.

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Top 7 Reason to Install Roof Vents

Declan Murray December 13, 2024