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Minerva Roofing Ltd are proud to offer a variety of high quality roofing solutions and services. On this page you will find a summary of what we offer.
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Slating
Slate has been used as a roof covering for hundreds of years and can be found on many historic buildings across the UK and Europe.
With a wide variety of natural and fibre cement slate products available there is a suitable slate for all budgets. From top end Welsh Natural Slate to budget Fibre Cement Slates, our experienced teams have installed slates on domestic, commercial, public sector and heritage buildings.
- Fibre Cement Slates: You can get fibre cement slates with smooth face/square edge, textured face/square edge, smooth face/riven edge, textured face/riven edge.
- British Natural Slate: Most British slate comes from quarries in Cornwall or Wales, a lot of listed buildings will required salvaged British slate to be fitted and high end project will specify new British slate. British Natural Slate is a wonderful product, but it comes with a premium price tag.
- Spanish Natural Slate: Probably the most popular natural slate in the UK. Spanish slate is a strong and durable product with a textured finish and a dark colour.
- Brazilian Natural Slate: Brazilian slate comes in 2 different colours, Grey/Green and Graphite, they are a more economical option than Spanish slate and are increasingly popular especially with new build developments. Brazilian slate can be quite brittle so we always recommend hook fixing rather than a traditional nail fix.
- Other Natural Slate: There are also specification slates from other countries across the world including Argentina, Canada and China. Slate from each of these countries have their own differences and selling points, but are less readily available than Spanish or Brazilian slate.
We work closely with our supply chain to offer the best quality slate products and competitive prices, so whatever your project if you are looking for slate our passionate team are happy to advise and guide you.
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Tiling
There is a vast variety of roof tiles available on the market so picking the best tile for your project can be a mine field.
Things to consider when picking a roof tile:
- What is the roof pitch, and check this is within the tolerances of the roof tile. Far to often we are called out to roof leak where tiles have been installed below the recommended minimum pitch.
- What tiles are on roofs in the local area? local planning authorities like tiles to match with the existing aesthetic of the area.
- Price! The price difference between different tile types can be considerable, make sure that the tile selected is going to be within your budget.
- Availability of supply. If you search for roof tiles online you will find a large variety of different style and manufacturers, however not all tile types or colours are readily available.
Here is a list of the different tile types:
Clay profiled tiles/pantiles: You will find a lot of regional varieties on clay pantiles which are remnants from when there were lots of roof tiles manufacturers spread across the country. Manufacturers are now offering a variety of more modern clay profiled and pantiles.
Concrete interlocking tiles: a cost effective roofing product with a variety of profiles and colours available.
Concrete plain tiles: A modern take on a classic tiles type.
Clay plain tiles: A classic tile style found on a lot of older and heritage buildings.
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Bitumen Roofing Felt
Bitumen Roofing Felt, also referred to as Built-up Roofing (BUR), is a multi-layer flat roof waterproofing system.
Bitumen has been used as a roof waterproofing for over 100 years. Modern bitumen felts comprise of fibres bonded with bitumen with a mineral finish, in a variety of colours.
Most Bitumen Roofing Felts are still adhered using a gas torch, but there is an increasing number of manufacturers offering self-adhesive options.
At Minerva roofing ltd we have made the decision to only install flame free roofing membranes to eliminate the associated fire risks.
We work very closely with flat roof membrane manufacturers and are able to arrange for a specification to be drawn up for your roofing projects.
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Single Ply Membranes
Single Ply Roofing Membrane is a roofing system made from a single layer of synthetic polymer material.
There are a variety of different products on the market referred to as Single Ply Roofing Membrane and they can be made of a variety of materials including PVC, TPA, EVA or EPDM.
Single ply membranes are lightweight, durable and quick to install and favoured for their aesthetic compared to bitumen roofing membranes.
You can also get various stock and bespoke profiles, trim and outlets that enable us create the aesthetic you are after.
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Lead Work
Lead work has always been an essential element of the waterproofing of any roof.
Lead sheet is used to from soakers, cover flashings, back trays and front aprons, these elements are essential to keep abutments, chimneys and roof penetrations watertight.
Lead sheet is also used to line box gulley’s, valleys and flat roofs.
A lot of listed building have lead roofing details that need to be maintained to meet there requirements of their listed status.
Our experienced team can dress and weld lead to create the optimum detail for any project.
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Surveys and Maintenance
A key element in ensuring the weather tightness of a building is regular maintenance so that you can extend the lifespan of you roof coverings and identify potential issues prior water ingress causing internal damage.
Our qualified and experienced office team can provide you with maintenance advice and carry out roof surveys to assist you with the future management of you roof coverings.
We are also able to assist with future maintenance plans to help with budgeting and planning.