Roofing

Okay, we admit it. Roofing isn’t the sexiest of topics when it comes to building or renovating your dream home. But the most important thing protecting your family- and your investment- is your what is over your head.

The industry is adopting a defensive posture due to growing real estate prices and an increase in severe weather events. Residential rooftop decks are still generating some buzz, but in the future, you can expect to see more homes built with tough, long-lasting materials that can withstand fire and moisture. According to Roofing Today, these big trends are dominating roofing in 2023.

Safety first

With property prices and mortgage costs soaring, along with everything else, homeowners are looking for ways to not only boost curb appeal, but also save money on everything from utilities to home insurance. To the rescue are durable roofing materials that provide fire resistance. Your insurance company will love you for it.

Protect your home from the Scottish weather

Mitigating moisture with good quality roof crickets, cover boards and gutters are not only important for the structural integrity of your home, but controlled flow of roof runoff will prevent groundwater contamination. Superior materials do mean higher upfront cost, but the benefits will pay for themselves over the years when you factor in fewer repairs, less maintenance and lower insurance premiums.

Rooftop Decks

If you are looking to squeeze every square metre out of your property, why not include a stylish rooftop deck in

Home insurance homework

Your choice of roof style and building materials make a big impact on your home insurance premiums. Important factors that your insurer will consider include:

Materials

Some insurance carriers may not cover a roof if it has wooden shakes because they consider that to be a fire hazard. Consider more durable materials that insurance companies consider to be fire-safe, such as metal or slate.

Shape

The shape of the roof may affect insurance rates, depending on the geographical area. For instance, in coastal areas, hip roofs often tolerate strong winds better than gable roofs.

Age your plans? No longer the domain of high rises or Gothic mansions, the rooftop deck is perfect for creating a functional outdoor space, even when space is tight. Just make sure there are no zoning restrictions and that you have planning permission in place before you even think about your dream deck in the sky. upfront the

Providers have been known to deny or discontinue coverage for homes that have antiquated roofs, such as basic asphalt with a warranty of 20 years or less. Consider renovating with more modern materials that have longer warranties.

2023 is a fun, new age for interior design. Fashions come and go, so instead of buying into fads for your walls, why not incorporate colours and textures that spark joy and speak to your personality? As interior designer Billy Baldwin once said, ‘Be faithful to your own taste, because nothing you really like is ever out of style.’

Here are some top interior wall covering looks to embrace for your self-build or renovation in 2023.

Get colourful with paint

The experts say while there are no rules for selecting the right colour for a home, warm and vibrant colours are making a comeback after taking a back seat to the cool greys, whites and neutrals that have dominated for a long time now. In fact, the Dulux Colour of the Year for 2023 is a warm tone called Wild Wonder ™, described as a ‘glowing and uplifting tone’. Textural paint finishes are a low-cost, yet effective, way to add visual interest to a room.

Think texture with wallpaper

There is a wallpaper style for you, whether you