Roofing Guides & Roofing Industry News

By now most people will have heard of the availability issues affecting many products nationally, with the construction materials and building industry particularly affected.

We are taking numerous calls every day from customers who are desperately trying to source materials and who are bewildered at what is going on.

In this blog post we will explore the situation, and the short and long term outlook for construction and building materials.

Find out abour our evolution towards being a more climate friendly, low emission business....

Read this post which explains in detail how to set up, use, maintain & store an Oxyturbo Turbo Set 90 lead welding kit

Is Covid-19 & Brexit Affecting The Availability Of Roofing Materials & Building Supplies? We are being asked this question a lot by our customers currently - find out more here.

On 12.10.20 having had a complete re-fit, our branch in East Grinstead, West Sussex, re-opened with new branding, a new team of staff and a fresh new range of products: Find out more here!

Having closed during the Covid pandemic, and refitted whilst shut, our East Grinstead branch reopened on 12.10.20 rebranded as About Roofing Plus - find out more here!

While there are many advantages to clay roof tiles, such as longevity and easy installation, there are also some disadvantages. Read our guide about the pros and cons of clay tiles so that you can make an informed and appropriate choice.

If you are considering a loft conversion or have one already, the following tips can be useful to take into consideration to ensure your loft room stays as cool as possible.

The question of whether or not to have your chimney lined is a tricky one. It is essential for homeowners to be aware of the rules and regulations surrounding chimney use and to make sure that they also protect their homes and themselves. Read more in our handy guide.

New Product Focus: Fascias & soffits, blocks, aggregates, insulation, rainwater, guttering & underground drainage ranges

Stay warm this winter with our evalution of Briquettes & Firelogs. We take a look a deeper look at Briquettes, Firelogs & Heat Logs and analyse their uses and benefits. Find out more here.

One in ten householders in the South East burn logs and coal to help heat their homes. However, over recent years we have all become more aware of the issues of pollution and air quality, and the impacts that they have on the enviroment, and the young and elderly. Find out more about the benefits of seasoned logs here.

Fitting a chimney cowl can be a DIY job, providing you take care to understand what needs to be done before going ahead, and can be a relatively straightforward job. If you’ve decided you could benefit from fitting a chimney cowl to your home, read on to find out how you go about choosing a suitable cowl.

In this, the first of the special interviews that we will be sharing to celebrate our 20th year in business, we have spent some time with Mark Simmonds, who is the Branch Manager at our Dorking branch.

We opened our doors to our Esher branch for the first time in February 1999 - 3 more branches, thousands of customers and tens of thousands of deliveries later we are celebrating our 20th anniversary.

About Roofing Supplies Dorking branch has been undergoing improvement works over the last few months, the latest of which was the laying of a new heavy duty tarmac surface at the front of the branch, which will make loading and unloading our customers and suppliers much easier!

Welcoming a very new addition to our delivery fleet, About Roofing announces new lorry to help increase output of local delivery from our branches.

In this roofing guide we offer advice on how to a fit a chimney pot on your roof. Chimney pots are made from clay, and are then fired in a kiln to make them resistant to the heat from the smoke and fumes that will travel through them when in use. Replacing a chimney pot requires a tall ladder, and a head for heights - if you are in any doubt at all, the you would be wise to pay a roofing contractor to carry out the work for you. Find out more here.

Ever wondered how long does it take Cromar Cromapol roof coating to dry? Cromar Cromapol Acrylic Waterproof Roof Coating is a fibre reinforced liquid acrylic resin dispersed in solvent, and is designed to prevent the ingress of water. Find out more