Simon Trenerry

Whether you are thinking of replacing old or broken fencing or starting from scratch, understanding how to put up a garden fence that will not only look good but will last is essential. Read our comprehensive guide here.

While there are many advantages to clay roof tiles, such as longevity and easy installation, there are also some disadvantages. Read our guide about the pros and cons of clay tiles so that you can make an informed and appropriate choice.

If you are considering a loft conversion or have one already, the following tips can be useful to take into consideration to ensure your loft room stays as cool as possible.

With the warmer weather now upon us and with many spending more time in their homes than ever before, now is the ideal time to look to the garden. Read our must-have garden essentials this summer!

The question of whether or not to have your chimney lined is a tricky one. It is essential for homeowners to be aware of the rules and regulations surrounding chimney use and to make sure that they also protect their homes and themselves. Read more in our handy guide.

From 2021 residents in England having properties with wood burners, log stoves and open fires will be banned from buying coal or 'wet' wood to burn in them, under a ban anounced by the UK Govenment which comes into force in February next year. In this blog post we will look into the reasons why in detail.

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A new addition to our product range is the Manthorpe GTV CURV Cowled Universal Concrete Interlocking Roof Tile Vent. Find out more about this innovative vent tile in this informative blog.

If you use house coal, you could consider choosing an approved smokeless fuel with a low sulphur content instead of traditional house coal as an alternative. Read our definitive guide to smokeless coal here.

Stay warm this winter with our evalution of Briquettes & Firelogs. We take a look a deeper look at Briquettes, Firelogs & Heat Logs and analyse their uses and benefits. Find out more here.

One in ten householders in the South East burn logs and coal to help heat their homes. However, over recent years we have all become more aware of the issues of pollution and air quality, and the impacts that they have on the enviroment, and the young and elderly. Find out more about the benefits of seasoned logs here.

Fitting a chimney cowl can be a DIY job, providing you take care to understand what needs to be done before going ahead, and can be a relatively straightforward job. If you’ve decided you could benefit from fitting a chimney cowl to your home, read on to find out how you go about choosing a suitable cowl.

Whether installing a new roof or repairing your current one, making sure that your roof is correctly insulated is just good sense. Read our handy guide on insulating your roof.

In this, the first of the special interviews that we will be sharing to celebrate our 20th year in business, we have spent some time with Mark Simmonds, who is the Branch Manager at our Dorking branch.

We opened our doors to our Esher branch for the first time in February 1999 - 3 more branches, thousands of customers and tens of thousands of deliveries later we are celebrating our 20th anniversary.

About Roofing Supplies Dorking branch has been undergoing improvement works over the last few months, the latest of which was the laying of a new heavy duty tarmac surface at the front of the branch, which will make loading and unloading our customers and suppliers much easier!

Welcoming a very new addition to our delivery fleet, About Roofing announces new lorry to help increase output of local delivery from our branches.

In this roofing guide we offer advice on how to a fit a chimney pot on your roof. Chimney pots are made from clay, and are then fired in a kiln to make them resistant to the heat from the smoke and fumes that will travel through them when in use. Replacing a chimney pot requires a tall ladder, and a head for heights - if you are in any doubt at all, the you would be wise to pay a roofing contractor to carry out the work for you. Find out more here.

Ever wondered how long does it take Cromar Cromapol roof coating to dry? Cromar Cromapol Acrylic Waterproof Roof Coating is a fibre reinforced liquid acrylic resin dispersed in solvent, and is designed to prevent the ingress of water. Find out more

In this roofing guide we answer - How can I stop birds from nesting in my roof? Broadly, birds enter the roof in one of two areas: the chimney or underneath the roof tiles in the eaves: There are easily installed, economical solutions to both situations! Find out our easy install solutions here. 

Which roof tiles are suitable for a low pitch roof? Low pitch roofs are generally considered to be those below 22.5 degrees, and above 10 degrees and we offer advice around the roof tiles suitable for this application.

We often get asked which roof shingles are the best? Our own brand felt shingles are manufactured in Russia, and we also supply the Dakota Felt Shingle range which is manufactured in Canada. Many people consider these two ranges of felt shingles as the best available in the UK - which is why we supply them!

In this guide, we offer you expert advice on where to shop for your roofing materials locally and online. With 20 years experience in the industry, About Roofing supplies stock a range of products onlien and in their branches across Surrey & Sussex.

There are various factors that play a part in which roof tiles and roof slates last the longest - find out in this helpful blog about the average lifespan of the different roof tiles and roof slates that we offer for sale at About Roofing Supplies, and online at aboutroofing.com

Tom joined us 3 years ago, fresh out of college, initially to start work in the yard. His likeable personality quickly shone through and it wasn’t long before he moved into a sales position at our Redhill Branch. At About Roofing Supplies, we encourage career progression and personal development and take great pride in allowing our team members to move into positions which build on their skills and showcase their strengths. Tom is a great example of this.