Notes on gables, roofs, and architectural design.
A practical autumn walk-round for roofs: what to check from the ground, from ridge tiles and bargeboards to gutters, branches and loft insulation, before winter storms arrive.
Roof pitch explained in degrees and ratios, how it limits your choice of covering, and how the geometry of a gable end reveals the angle of any roof.
A practical comparison of slate and clay roof coverings for period homes — lifespan, weight, pitch, cost and appearance, plus what to agree before...
A month-by-month routine for gutters, flashings, ridge tiles and loft checks that catches small roof defects before they turn into leaks.
