Roofing Guides & Roofing Industry News

Which roof tiles are suitable for a low pitch roof? Low pitch roofs are generally considered to be those below 22.5 degrees, and above 10 degrees and we offer advice around the roof tiles suitable for this application.

We often get asked which roof shingles are the best? Our own brand felt shingles are manufactured in Russia, and we also supply the Dakota Felt Shingle range which is manufactured in Canada. Many people consider these two ranges of felt shingles as the best available in the UK - which is why we supply them!

In this guide, we offer you expert advice on where to shop for your roofing materials locally and online. With 20 years experience in the industry, About Roofing supplies stock a range of products onlien and in their branches across Surrey & Sussex.

There are various factors that play a part in which roof tiles and roof slates last the longest - find out in this helpful blog about the average lifespan of the different roof tiles and roof slates that we offer for sale at About Roofing Supplies, and online at aboutroofing.com

Tom joined us 3 years ago, fresh out of college, initially to start work in the yard. His likeable personality quickly shone through and it wasn’t long before he moved into a sales position at our Redhill Branch. At About Roofing Supplies, we encourage career progression and personal development and take great pride in allowing our team members to move into positions which build on their skills and showcase their strengths. Tom is a great example of this.

As a relatively new addition to the team, Morgan joined About Roofing last June just after completing his A-levels. Morgan, who is currently working within the sales team, will be eventually taken on formally as a member of the Redhill Sales Team. Discover Morgan's journey to About Roofing Supplies

Greg is our Transport Manager and is responsible for coordinating our delivery fleet of 12 crane lorries and vans. He ensures that our customers get their complete orders on time, from roofing tiles and home and garden supplies to VELUX roof windows and roof vents. 

 As a dedicated employee, Woody’s career with us has spanned the last 10 years, making him an expert across all About Roofing Supplies branches and services. Beginning his 10 year career in our Esher branch, Woody has worked on the sales teams in our East Grinstead and Dorking branches and is currently a key member of the Sales team at our Redhill branch where he is able to put his wide experience to excellent use.

Jason has been a dedicated employee at About Roofing Supplies for nearly 15 years. Initially, Jason started working in deliveries where he was responsible for driving a small van. His excellent driving skills and outgoing personality made him very popular with our customers. To further Jason’s career, we invested in HGV and crane training, which resulted in him delivering many hundreds of tons of roofing materials across the country, for over a decade!

There are five main points that should be considered before bulk buying roofing materials - Read our handing guide offering you advice on what to consider before buying roofing materials in bulk.

Recently, About Roofing Supplies at Esher were approached by local NHS hospital, St Peter’s hospital in Chertsey, who were looking to purchase some roofing felt to re-cover the roof on their allotment shed that was leaking after the winter storms. Find out more

Customers who are familiar with our company and staff will quickly recognise our long-standing and highly valued team member, Graham Chappell. Graham’s commitment to About Roofing Supplies has spanned the last 14 years, where he originally started out on the Trade Counter in our Esher branch. After a few years, he was promoted to a Sales Representative role, before becoming Branch Manager of our Redhill branch in 2009. Graham strongly believes “people prefer dealing with people”, so you’ll often find him on the Redhill trade counter and telephones, or working closely with our customers on site.

In this blog, we discuss to how work out the area of your roof and quantity of felt shingles that will be required.

Read more to find out which material is better for your roof.

Read more to find out about porous qualities of roof tiles.

Read our handy guide for information on how to avoid your felt shingles from curling due the sun and strong winds.

About Roofing Supplies stock different types of roofing shingles. Read to find out more.

Read more to find out the waterproof properties of our felt shingles

Roofs constructed pre 1950 were usually laid without any felt or insulation underneath the rafters, meaning that the only layer is the tiles / slates themselves. This often leads to the loft space being unusable as dirt, dust and damp gets underneath the tiles / slates into the roof space ruining anything stored there.

At About Roofing Supplies we stock and supply a wide range of breathable membranes, each with different qualities. Read to find out more.

We welcome the opportunity to provide quotations for roofing and building projects. Many customers call or email lists of their requirements, and we can then provide a priced quotation, with VAT clearly displayed, and costs such as delivery charges listed as a separate element giving our customers complete control over the pricing for their projects. Find out more

Here we discuss when is the best time to have your roof work completed.