Which is better? Hand Cut Roof or Factory Made Trusses?

This question has long been debated and the best way to view it is by looking at the project you are doing. Both have their positives and negatives so here is a outlook on both!

Factory Made Trusses

Factory made trusses have been engineered to take the weight of the roof, have the correct pitch for the tiles and to withstand the elements. For bigger projects they will be very strong and good for jobs like house builds, but are not practical for smaller builds like extensions or garages but it does depend on the size of the build.

You can ask you Tradesman for advice on your project Here.

Factory made trusses generally have less waste due to being made in factory environment and they look at controlling their waste as part of their KPI and impact on environment – Dependent on company policies.

Hand Cut Roof

Hand Cut Roofs normally being made on site by a Carpenter will use thicker timber to create the same load bearing standards as the Factory Made Trusses. Will calculate the angle of the pitch for the tiles, cut in bird mouths and install the bottom chords to Brase the outer chords. As long as they are engineered correctly will do the exact same job.

Hand Cut Roofs for houses which are looking to have beams and timber exposed are a much better way to show the aesthetics of the finished wood and the joints.

These details make a house more appealing in today’s market so the up sale from selling the property will out way the cost of having it done. People in general are looking for their For Ever Home sooner so this will appeal to them.

Hand Cut Roofs normally get more waste dependent on the skills of the Carpenter. You can ask them what they have in place to minimize the waste, the impact on the environment and your pocket. Do they have a way of disposing of the left over wood in a way that can be recycled or re-used?

Whats the difference in Price?

Cost is normally the biggest question which one is more affordable!? That depends as sometimes there is not much in it! Factory Made Trusses can be pricey due to the over heads of the company!

With a Hand Cut Roof you are paying for the expertise and the materials so it is worth getting some quotes. Also make sure you are clear on what you are trying to achieve with the roof! Function over aesthetics or the other way round?

Choosing the Best Home Improvement Ideas

This really depends on what condition your window is in. If the frame and the window mechanism is fine but the other bits around it are failing i.e: Blown Double Glazed Unit, Seals or Gaskets Perished you can hear road noise or feel a draft, furniture warn out, hinges needs replacing or adjustment? There is a chance you can just replace those.

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For the environment and your pocket repair is the best option where you can!

We will always be transparent with you a suggest the best way to go, we drive no hard sale and our survey of your job is completely Free! Contact us now.

Its Harder than ever to save money and energy in today’s climate with Electric and Heating bills souring in price at the end of 2022! So we are having to make our money work even harder! One way you can do this is investing in your own home by replacing damaged, faulty or blown windows for better energy rated ones. Then you are no longer loosing Heat from your home so saving on how hard your Heating has to work to keep you warm through winter! Making sure your glass units are not blow, seals and gaskets are doing their job and your frame has been insulated and sealed from the elements can save you up to 30% on your Energy Bills! Now who doesn’t wan’t that!

Choose our replacement uPVC windows to improve the energy efficiency and security of your home.

linea windows add a striking, stylish look to your home while helping to make it more energy-efficient. Our uPVC window replacement service only uses A-rated windows for efficiency to ensure maximum heat retention and minimum heat loss.
This makes sure you can:
1) Eliminate draughts and keep the warmth inside your home with A-Rated energy-efficient windows
2) Reduce your energy bills – our double glazing windows are recommended by the Energy Saving Trust and can be up to 30% more efficient than your previous windows.
3) Give your property a clean, new, fresh look with our EcoDiamond window, now available in ten colour options.

uPVC door costs are more affordable than composite doors, although the exact price will depend on the installation company and material quality. Our Price gives you peace of mind that you’re getting the best price as we are 100% transparent, So, if you’re looking to buy a double glazed door for your home, get a FREE no-obligation quote from us today.

uPVC Doors
Our range of uPVC external doors offer a variety of benefits at a competitive price. A durable and hard-wearing material, uPVC provides security for your home while being wonderfully low maintenance. It won’t rust, rot or weather and you get an extensive 10-Year Manufacturer Guarantee for further peace of mind.
On top of all this, uPVC door prices are more affordable than composite doors, making them great value for money too.

Composite Doors

Al tho they cost more than a uPVC Door, they do come with some great benefits! They are Super attractive! Any one approaching your front door will be amazed by a high quality, great looking door so it will be great for your Curb Appeal. They are Super Strong a multi layered structure in a robust frame with an insulated foam core. With the way they have been constructed they are thermally efficient at the top end of efficiency A Rated, so means you can also save money on your energy bills.

Composite Doors are so much harder to break into being so much thicker and their locking system usually with 3 points of locking makes thieves walk away before they even start! On top of being thermally efficient they are also great for reduced noise pollution from the outside environment, handy if you live in a built up busy area. They are easy to maintain with a wipe down every so often with soap and water and will stay looking great for many years to come. Composite doors are able to be customized with many designs, colours and furniture packages. Come with a 10 year Manufacturer Guarantee.

All this make the Composite Door a great reason to choose, but it always comes down to what you want, what is in your budget and if you are not sure we can always help you decide with no pushy sale just Contact us for your Free No-obligation Quote.

Do you want to enjoy your conservatory all year round Is your conservatory too hot in the summer, and too cold in the winter?

Come winter it is one of the biggest areas you can loose a lot of heat through the roof if still using in the cold months. By replacing your current conservatory roof with our fully insulated and thermally efficient roofs, your conservatory will be better insulated, and will become more comfortable for you, and more energy efficient. In the UK alone, there is an estimate of around three million conservatories. The vast majority of these are in desperate need of a replacement roof.

There are lots of people facing the same issue. They love their conservatory and want to spend time in it, but it is simply not comfortable due to the temperature, or the noise. These issues all tend to have the same cause – the roof. Replacing your conservatory roof with us will ensure that not only is it more energy efficient and better insulated against the unpredictable weather, but it is also better soundproofing.

We offer a free survey, to inspect your current conservatory roof and give a free quote on your replacement roof.
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Save money on your energy bills
Our conservatory roofs are fully tested and approved to thermal standard and structural standard, as well as being fully Local Area Building Control (LABC) (Norfolk) (Suffolk) approved. All of our roofs consist of a lightweight frame if you go aluminum frame or you can choose timber hand cut roof which can save you money, two layers of insulation,thermal cavity insulation & internal insulated plasterboard, exterior grade baton and a vapour membrane, making it a high performing insulated roofing system, creating an energy efficient space; saving you money on your energy bills.

With a wide range of tiles to suit your taste and decor, our conservatory roofs will be a beautiful compliment to your home. Turn your conservatory into an extra room. Contact us & get a Free No-obligation Quote.

There is nothing more frustrating than when builders let you down! Not turning up on the days agreed & endless days where no or not many workers have turned up on site which means your project is taking longer than anticipated!

What can you do if you are in this situation?

1. Revert back to your original agreement. Where you provided with a timeline, a contracted start and finish date? If non of this was agreed to begin with you need to  put it in place now and in writing. Sit down with your builder and get a commitment out of them. (Completion date, week by week objectives, items to be ordered and when. To help make sure there are no delays.
2.  If your contractor is playing up then setup regular meeting before work starts / end of day to confirm what is happening that day and the next day. Then you can check on the progress of the work carried out. Keeping the pressure on them will ensure they will not delay and draw the job out which means costing you more money!
3. If there has been delays, make sure you understand why they have happened because in some cases you can not avoid them. That doesn’t mean that another job can not be continued so that work doesn’t halt completely. That way the time scale is less effected and the project can be completed on time!
4. When you are considering what contractor / builder to use, ask them if they have something in place if they run over the allotted time scale that it wont cost you any more unless already agreed! For more information on our support please Contact us.