Eurocell the Guttering Experts - Roofline Replacements
On most sites, the contractors we work with are finding that the whole
roofline often needs replacing. On this part of the property, timber
really seems to suffer from the extremes of temperature and moisture.
Many contractors understand the benefits of long-term maintenance and
have even suggested to the client and Clerk of Works on site that PVC-u
might be a better alternative. It is this partnership approach that has
lead to many improvements in the original design and generally PVC-u
roofline represents a better choice for reducing long-term maintenance.
Our role within this is often to provide practical advice either to the
client or contractor on the most appropriate product. In most instances,
contractors prefer working with our 18mm PVC-u Euroboard because it is
strong enough to be fitted directly to the roof rafters.
When it comes to ventilating the roof, an early decision is best and
many of the roof structures in social housing tend to be cold roof
constructions. In these types of properties, the two most common forms
of ventilation are over the fascia or through the soffit and on some
Decent Homes sites we are seeing a trend towards over the fascia
ventilation.
The advantage of over ventilation is that the solid soffit avoids dust
and dirt entrapment in the grills which often means that housing
providers had to clean these on a regular basis but with over the
fascia ventilation, this is avoided. This type of forward planning,
early on in the refurbishment programme, means lower maintenance for the
housing provider.
Over ventilation is now becoming easier on refurbishment sites because
many of the properties also require a complete roof replacement which is
another reason why early consideration of the ventilation is crucial to
creating better homes.
Eurocell Profiles Ltd is one of the UKs leading suppliers of PVC-u window, door, conservatory and roofline systems. From its base in
Derbyshire, Eurocell supplies a national network of fabricators with a uniquely comprehensive range of UPVC Products including fascia conservatories, inline patio doors, vertical sliders, conservatories, roofline, cavity closers and curtain walling. Eurocell Building Plastics (EBP) is the sister company of Eurocell Profiles and operates over 76 depots nationwide stocking lean to conservatory windows trims, conservatory roofs and most other items required by the trade and DIY customer.
