What is GRP?
Lots of people have been confused over the years between GRP and Fibreglass, so here at DPR we have decided to explain what GRP is and how it can be used on your roofs. GRP (glass-reinforced plastic) is a fibre reinforced polymer, which is made of a…
How to not clean your roof
Manchester-based roofing firm IQ Roofing Solutions was the subject of court action after a serious breach of health and safety regulations. A man working for the firm was pictured in a recent article on the Daily Mail website jet-washing a roof of a…
Roof collapse at Nursery in Wakefield
A nursery in Wakefield had a scary and unplanned full roof repair job last month after a simple problem with their flat roof escalated into a complete collapse of their roof. The nursery owner had contacted DPR’s Wakefield Roofers after they…
TrustMark Standards improved
The TrustMark quality mark has been relaunched as a mark of reputability for tradesmen. The government announced the Trustmark’s relaunch at a recent event in Westminster to complement the higher levels of consumer protection that are now…
Rio Olympic stadium requires roof repairs
There can be little doubt that we are passionate about roofing at DPR. So it was with a certain mixture of sadness and irritation that we read last year’s announcement that the Joao Havelange Olympic Stadium in Rio de Janeiro was to be closed…
How much could a roof repair cost?
Your roof is an absolutely essential part of any house and it is for this reason that it needs to be structurally sound to fulfil its role in an energy-efficient home , as well as keeping you warm. If you are thinking of getting a new roof, be sure…
Barnsley Roofers urge people to check guttering
After a winter in which lost of families faced problems caused by the wind and the rain, Barnsley’s leading roofers at DPR are urging people to check their guttering. The check should not only be to ensure that the guttering is connected to…
It is important to check your gutters
The importance of checking your gutters has always been stressed by roofers but they are still thousands of people in the Pontefract area that still do not find time, or get them professionally check each year. Gutters become blocked with leaves,…
Latest figures continue to show optimism in construction industry
Recent figures from the Office of National Statistics (ONS) shows that recent optimism that has abounded within the construction is justified, with output rising 1.8 per cent in January this year when compared with December 2013, and new orders in…
How to repair leaking gutter joints
Whether metal or plastic, or whether sealed with sealant or with a rubber gasket, gutter joints will deteriorate over time and lead to leaks. Here is a guide to help you fix your leaking gutter joints: Fixing metal gutter joints In the case of…