Domestic Roofing

Roof Repair South Dublin

South Dublin roofers are a local family run roofing company based in dublin, we offer a range of services to help you and your home against the weather. We want to make certain your home is protected against wind, rain, hail and snow anything the irish weather throws at it, so you can rest assured that no water is sneaking in anywhere.

Our services include

  • New roofs and roof repairs
  • Flat roofing repairs
  • Home weatherproof
  • Velux windows fitted
  • Fascia, Soffit & Guttering

Roofs and roof repairs

Our services are there for domestic customers, but also commercial ones and we have worked for local authorities and builders. Slating and tiling are two of the services we offer to help restore your home when the weather comes and causes damage.

Specialist services

The best roof windows are velux and are the top name in the roof window and skylights and we are able to add these to your home. Get natural light into a loft or extension with a high quality roof window or access a balcony, terrace or walkway.

Roof tile repairs, we are experts at handling all types of roof tile repairs in South Dublin. Our fully qualified roofing repair team repair and replace any damaged roof tiles. While being efficient, professional and safe in Dublin. We offer a free 7 day call out to all our clients providing an on site quotation free of charge.

South Dublin roofers cover all areas of South Dublin as well as surrounding area offering repairs and replacement roofing needs as required, by the home or business owner.

Slate and Tile Repair get the Battons

Latting and felting Roofs in Dublin

Tile/Slate your roof.

Roof tiles are typically fired clay or coloured concrete, and come in a variety of shapes and sizes. Here we deal with the key points of tiling/slating any roof, which is setting it up. If you want to know how to replace all types of roof tile, including hanging tiles, read more below…

How many roof tiles you need

The best way for domestic properties has always been simple, make an educated guess. By that I mean write down the Width and Height of each individual face of the roof on a piece of paper. Then when you add them up you are going to be left with a metreage or square footage figure. You can also measure the width from ground level, I find it’s quite easy to work in metres from my minds eye, but then again I’ve done a lot of it. Alternatively get a nice strong tape measure, get up some ladders and measure it.

Now you have a square metre or square foot figure, ring up your local hardware supplies merchant and they will work out how many tiles you require for your roof. Usually the hardware employees are very good to tell you what and how much you want.

Roofing laths get the battens

Roof lath or roofing battens, two different names for the same thing. Strips of timber often treated with a wood preservatives. These are nailed into the roofing joists or roof trusses beneath and provide support for the roof tiles or slates, fixings can then be made into the roofing lath or batten if required.

The most common sizes are…

Commonly called tile or slating laths or battens.

  • 25mm x 38mm (1″ x 11/2) Commonly called tiling lath or tiling batten, often used on rafter spans of 450mm or less.
  • 25 or 30mm x 50mm (1 – 11/4  ” x 2″) Mostly used in modern tiled roofs, often used on rafter spans of 600mm or less.

Roofing battens – Common sizes of tile lath, slate lath or tile batten are 2″ x 1″.

How to space roof tiles and space roof battens or laths

The most common mistake made is that the tiling takes place at the bottom of the roof from the scaffold at gutter height, no thought is then given to whether the tiles will be correctly spaced by the time you get to the top of the roof. When laying roof tiles it’s important just to spend a little time planning tile spacings first.

Once the old roof has been stripped all the way to the bottom, the rafters or roof trusses will be fully exposed. Make sure the rafters are clear of any stray nails or splinters, tha they are ready to take the felt or breathable roofing membrane and not rip or puncture it. One full width of roofing felt will been fitted.

How to lay roofing felt or roofing membrane

Start at the start on one edge of the roof and fix with two or three nails then roll out the felt keeping it taught but with a very slight hint of sag, this will ensure any water that does end up on the felt will run between the rafters and end up in the gutter. Make sure about 30 to 40mm of felt hangs over the fascia and into the gutter. On a adverage construction, if there is a cavity wall, make sure you bridge the gap over any cavity with the felt.

 

The second level of defense the felt.

  • Joining the felt – Overlap any vertical joins by 100mm about 4 inches onto a rafter or truss
  • Overlapping felt – When laying the next layer above the pervious overlap, make sure the cover is about 4 – 6inches
  • On a Hip –  Make sure the felt or membranes overlap goes around onto the next face of the roof about 4 – 6inches
  • On an upstand – Where the roof joins or abuts a wall turn the felt or membrane up the face of the wall for 4 inches
  • On the verge – Cut the felt or membrane at the outside edge of the last joist
  • At the ridge board (the point of the roof) – Overlap 150mm (6″) over the top of the roof onto the other elevation.

 

Leak Roof Repairs Slate or Tile

Dublin Roof Repair

Fixing natural slates or tiled roofs should only be carried out by competent roofers/slaters as it is a skilled craft and requires an experienced hand.

We pride ourselves on finishing each and every roof to the highest standard possible a finished roof which is both weatherproof and aesthetically pleasing for years to come.

If you have problems with your roof and need a reliable roof  tiler/slater? We are the leading specialist in all aspects of roof repairs, maintenance and installations. With over 30 years of experience in the trade, we have the experience and skills needed to provide all of our customers with a truly unique service. It doesn’t matter if you need us to re-tile an entire roof or just repair a small extension. No job too big or too small.

Our services include leaking roof repairs for slate, tile and flat roofs, gutter repairs, new roofs, gutter cleaning, roof inspections, and the application of slate, tile, torch on felts, metal cladding system, gutters, fascia, soffit, lead and copper. All of the materials we use are high quality and are bought in bulk from leading manufacturers, enabling us to provide you with fantastic services that are competitively priced.

With hundreds of satisfied customers, our roof slater is highly sought after. If you need a reliable and trustworthy professional, our experts will be more than happy to guide you through the entire process from the initial consultation through to the aftercare stages. We will be more than happy to book you in for a time and date that suits you, and will be able to provide you with a written quotation for all work to be completed.

Slate roofs have a long life expectancy and our experienced workforce will repair broken slates or re-slate entire roofs. We can source all types of roof slates to suit your requirements at a very competitive cost.

Natural Slate

Natural slate has been accepted for generations as the ultimate roofing material. A natural slate roof simply has no equal in its natural beauty enhanced look and design of any building with its rich natural beauty. There are many benefits to a slate roof from longevity and appearance to energy conservation.


Fibre Cement Slate

The Fibre Cement Slates offer an economical roofing solution as an alternative to natural slate products. These highly engineered slates, provide a uniform finish which facilitates rapid on site installation with a minimum of waste. Modern technological advances have led to an increased life span for both structural and colour.

Reclaimed Natural Slate

Slate and tiled roofs Repaired or installed. If you need to match or simply want to expand your environmental awareness Reclaimed Natural Slate is a highly suitable. With all the beauty of Natural Slate there are no compromises to quality or durability of this product. The majority of reclaimed Slate available in Ireland is Blue Bangor but other slates are available upon request.

So if you are looking for slate roof tiles, sealer, or repair then contact us today and we will be delighted to help you with your roofing requirements.

Fascia and Soffit Repairs/Replacement

Dublin City Roofing Roofers Dublin

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Roofing Contractors Services Dublin.

We are experts in Fascia and Soffit and the laying and repairing of domestic & industrial roofs in every town in Dublin.

South Dublin are registered roofing contractors who have been serving our customers for over 20 years across Ireland.

We are widely regarded as one of the top roofing contractors on the Irish Shores, we have a reputation of being an honest, straight forward talking company.

Slated and Tiled Roofs and Roofing Repair Dublin

Lead Valley’s Repaired and replaced, Velux windows fitted and repaired, slate and tiled roof repairs in all towns.

dublin gutters we offer Fascias, Soffits, Gutter Installation, Gutter Cleaning repaired.

Roofing Contractors have been serving the people in Dublin. We are specialists in repairing and replacing roofs.

We are C2 Registered and Fully Insured. All our work is carried out by experienced professionals to the highest standards. No job too big or small and will provide a free quote.

We specialise in all types of roofing repair and replacement. We repair and replace all types of flat roofs.

Felting, Tiling, Flat Roofs, Slating and Lathing

All waste materials are removed from site. We are a proud Irish owned company and we only use the best Irish materials. We are an Irish Business supporting Irish Products and Companies all over Southside of Dublin.

Guttering Contractors with guaranteed work record.

Services include New Roof Builds, Roof Repair and Maintenance, Slating, dublin guttering, PVC Fascia & Soffit, Valleys & Downpipes Repair, Chimney Flashing, Steel Garden Sheds Installed, 24 Hour Roofing Services, Specialist in Torch on Felt, remove Asbestos, Shutters, Attic Conversions and Industrial Panels in Dublin.

Roofers, Restoration & Conservation PVC Fascia and Soffit.

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Reasons for Roof Leaks

Common Causes on Roof Leaks

A leaky roof and your trying to figure out how it happened can be quite difficult as you may not be able to determine the cause of the problem by inspecting it yourself and will worry about what the cost of roofing repair work. One of the most common problems associated with roofing are leaks, so we at Átha Cliath Roofing and Roof Repairs thought we would highlight some of the most common issues for a leaking roof so the next time it happens to you, you can determine the root problem yourself ahead of calling upon a roofing repair expert like Átha Cliath Roofers Dublin.

The Roof Underlay maybe in question

Roof tiles/slates are used to to keep out any rain, there is a risk that strong winds can push rain through gaps or underneath the tiles on your roof. The importance of underlay used to carry this water to the guttering. Time and continued exposure to the rain, the underlay can begin to rot, not function effectively and finally fail, which will cause a roof to leak.

Loose, Damaged or Slipped Tiles/Slates

Slipped tiles or slates can cause large amounts of rainwater to land on the underlay thus putting it under more pressure that it can deal with. This causes pools of water that build up, where a tile or slate has slipped, a leak is more likely to happen.

Damaged Lead flashing and Roofing Valleys

The most common cause of a leaks is through the incorrect installation or damage to the lead flashing at valleys on the roof. Any damage can grow and quickly after a large amount of water and this will result in a leak. Usually visible around the chimney breast or discoloration or dampness in your ceilings

Condensation

One of the silent enemies of your home is condensation a poorly ventilated roof can lead to condensation forming on the under the underlay or tiles. This can eventually lead to droplets of water leaking through your ceiling, leaving dark patches this is a direct cause of a leaking roof.

These are the 5 most common causes of a leaking roof that atha cliath roofers deal with regularly.

Roofers in Rathmines

Dublin Roofing Contractors

Roofing Contractors Dublin in all area’s of Rathmines.

Best Roofs and Roofing Repairs in Rathmines and Surrounding area’s.

South Dublin Roof Repairs | Flat Roof | Roof Leaks | Guttering | Fascia and Soffit | Roofing Experts in Rathmines.

Roofing Contractors Dublin.

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Covering all area’s in and around Rathmines.

Roof Repairs | Flat Roof | Roof Leaks | Guttering | Fascia and Soffit | Roofing Experts

Roofing Contractors & Guttering – Fascia and Soffits Repair and Replace
Roofing Repairs, Tiles Repairs Guttering Fascia Soffits Roof Repairs Specialists.

Roofing Repairs In Rathmines Roofing Services Rathmines

No job too big or small and we provide free quote on projects.

We are a Rathmines based Company.

24 Hour Emergency Service.

All Roofing emergency in Rathmines.

We frequently travel all area’s of Rathmines.

Roofing Contractors are registered roofing contractors who have been serving their customers for over 20 years across Ireland. We are widely regarded as one of the top roofing contractors, we have a reputation of being an honest, straight talking company built from the ground up.

Experts in roofing and guttering, PVC, fascia & soffit, roof repairs and re-roofing in all area’s of Rathmines.

Roofing Contractors in Rathmines have been providing professional roofing and guttering services all across Rathmines. We are known for our high quality workmanship and using irish materials, supporting irish jobs nationwide.

We offer a variety of services, working on jobs of all sizes. Our team work primarily with domestic clients, however we also carry out commercial work when needed.

We know that emergencies can happen anytime, which is why we offer a 24/7 service. We are based in Rathmines, Co. Dublin, we travel all across Dublin. Our company is 100% Irish owned and we buy our materials from Irish suppliers.

We repair chimneys, chimney rebuilds, chimney re-pointing, flashing around chimneys, removal of chimneys, chimney replacements in Rathmines.

Chimney flashing

Roofing Contractors and Chimney Repair

Chimney flashing is a major concern for a lot of homeowners as this can cause a lot of damage internally around chimney area  cracks on chimney, dislodged or slipped tiles/slates around the chimney area.

We can offer expert solutions to all your concerns regarding chim.

For more information contact us today.

Call 01 5176228