company who builds new pigeon lofts

[speedbird]

just wondered if anyone know of any companys who have either a web site or contact details for a new loft im having one built in the back garden later this year & wanting some ideas,also pictures so i can show the neighbours & the other half to show what it will look like to keep on side!!! ive seen the pictures on here what other members lofts which look great,just want to know who made em ect

[barry]

www.petronlofts.co.uk

[speedbird]

cheers i saw that they dont apear to make/design lofts

[Pompey Mick]

Go to that website again Speedbird and click on 'lofts' on the top bar.

[speedbird]

done that cool pics there some good ideas

[sj irving jnr]

theres a joiner in moffat that makes good lofts if u want his number give me a pm speedy.

[Guest]

my mate is a builder he did mine its a smasher but we live in north yorkshire where are you,ps did you want a brick loft or a wood one

mark

barlbylofts@aol.com

[sportagraphs]

This is a dutch company so probably not good to order however it may be worth showing to your other half

http://fotos.dumonederland.nl/thumbnails.php?album=6

[Silverdale Lofts]

Speedbird ring blakes lofts advertise in the BHW they will send you a brochure ive just ordered 2 lofts from them today and will deliver them and ersct them 13th september quick service.

[andy]

SPEEDBIRD,

                MY WIDOWHOOD LOFT IS A BLAKES LOFT, I THINK THEY ARE THE BEST OF THE CHEAPER ONES ALTHOUGH THE ROOF FELT IS RANK ROTTEN CHEAP CRAP, BUT YOU ONLY GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR AND THEIR SERVICE WAS EXCELLENT..

[Dave A]

easy to replace the felt after the winter with some good stoff tho and it don't cost the eirther, as long as the main stucture is good and the price is cheep enuf to warrent replacing the felt then that is a fair deal, tho i have found thatfelt roofs make the loft hot in the summer thats why im tiling mine this winter

[Silverdale Lofts]

Blakes do tiled roofs

[barry]

ive just ordered a ellis loft 21x6 with onduline roof 4 sections.

[Bad Trapper]

Any idea whats different with the onduline roofing, I am deciding whether to get a tiled roof loft or one with an onduline roof for next season from T Ellis and Sons. Did not know if there was an advantage with onduline or not

[pjc]

onduline i think are bitumin corigated sheets.

They last alot longer than felt byt don't look as nice as felt!

 

Phil

[DOVEScot]

onduline i think are bitumin corigated sheets.

They last alot longer than felt byt don't look as nice as felt!

 

Phil

 

Onduline is a tough flexible, but lightweight roofing/cladding sheet manufactured from bitumen saturated organic fibres. They needs loads of support, best thing to do is put sterling board or similar under them to supprt them

[Guest chrisss]

 

Onduline is a tough flexible, but lightweight roofing/cladding sheet manufactured from bitumen saturated organic fibres. They needs loads of support, best thing to do is put sterling board or similar under them to supprt them

 

theres a guy near me with these sheets on his roof, they have a huge dent in the middle, no support under them of any kind ,just gathers water like a pond

[DOVEScot]

 

theres a guy near me with these sheets on his roof, they have a huge dent in the middle, no support under them of any kind ,just gathers water like a pond

 

If you only use bearers they have to be less than 18" / 450mm apart, if done right they are great, very low maintenance and stand up to loads of conditions. Chrissy has them on her loft roof

[DOVEScot]

Paid the extra to have tiled roof when i got my blakes wouldnt ever go back to an ordinary roof now after having tiled the only downfall with it is the extra price it costs

 

Tiles and slate are the best but you need a good pitch on the roof or they become damp and crack with the frost in time

[Guest chrisss]

but which sort of roof is best?, apex or pent [apex is good for ventilation,pent is good for spotting  cats, so i have been told]

[DOVEScot]

but which sort of roof is best?, apex or pent [apex is good for ventilation,pent is good for spotting  cats, so i have been told]

 

Apex is great as long as you fit vented ridge caps, pent is great as long as you get a good overhang and roll mesh into the ridge plates for ventilation, also in England they do not use sterling board or sarking below the roof covering just a fibre membrane :-/

[Guest]

Much better for ventilation in your loft as well with tiled roof like some of the clear tiles put in as well to let in more light

 

Hi Rose, is this a new loft, I know recently you were saying you were thinking of having a new loft. Is the Blakes a good loft in your opinion?

[Guest chrisss]

 

 

good one that, i am thinking of a new [or 2nd hand not fussed] and i am thinking of blakes if i have to buy new[rather not i am on a budget for this ;D ;D ;D ;D

[Tony C]

 

Onduline is a tough flexible, but lightweight roofing/cladding sheet manufactured from bitumen saturated organic fibres. They needs loads of support, best thing to do is put sterling board or similar under them to supprt them

 

I laid these over my existing roof but before I did I cut three 2' sq (16' loft)in the roof for additional ventilation, works a treat.

[Tony C]

whatever loft your looking at you'll need one with 2x2 framework minimum & 3x2 trusses if you intend having a tiled roof.