The thought of stripping surfaces before decorating can sometimes be off-putting, knowing that what lies beneath might turn a weekend's work into a two week job.
Copper can be traced back for use in roofing and gutters to 27BC. Besides its high corrosion resistance copper also acts as an algaecide and fungicide.
Hand made clay tiles offer variations in colour, texture and shape that simply cannot be replicated with machine made products.
The use of reed or straw in a thatch roof has always been a topic of hot debate, but the issue for period home owners is more confusing than ever before.
A chocolate box cottage set in an idyllic country garden is the classic dream home. But for many homeowners the reality is a rude awakening to cold draughts and expensive repairs.