Traditional Roofing Materials
The most common roofing materials found on traditional and historical properties include:
Stone Roofing
Stone roofs are a common feature of many historic buildings, not just in areas like Oxford, Witney and the Cotswolds, but across the UK. As long as you use reputable contractors, such as the local roofers at Allsworth Roofing Ltd, stone slate roofing can last for at least a century.
With extensive training and decades of experience, we understand the nature of stone as a roofing material. What’s more, our roofing company undertakes all planning and installations in line with current legislation.
Slate Roofing
Slate is a natural stone that manufacturers can easily split into thin layers. As such, it’s relatively straightforward to measure, cut and prepare this fine-grained metamorphic rock into roofing slate.
While usually grey in colour, this traditional roofing option also comes in blue and purple. With a variety of textures and irregular patterns, slates always make for a stunning roof installation.
Tile Roofing
Unlike stone and slate, tiles are manufactured using hard-wearing materials – usually fired clay and concrete. As a man-made product, our roofing contractors recommend tiles as a more cost-effective solution for homes in Oxfordshire, the Cotswolds and the Home Counties.
Whereas slate roofing is only suitable for roofs with a pitch of 22° or above, tiled roofs perform well on pitched roofs as low as 15°.
Lead Roofing
This traditional roofing method has been used for hundreds of years. Lead roofing makes an ideal solution for old churches and historical renovations in Oxford, Witney, Cheltenham and the surrounding areas.
With superb malleability and a low melting point, the experts at our roofing company can mould lead into any shape. Further benefits include high corrosion resistance and a non-combustible nature.
