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Durability, design, weight, weather resistance, cost, sustainability… Which roof solution scores best?

Roof renovation requires some careful consideration how to go about it. Therefore, the first step is to assess the condition of your current roof properly.

In this article we put artificial slates – made of durable fibre cement – to the test and compare them with other roofing options. So what are the benefits of fibre-cement slates for your home?

The roof is an essential part of your home. It protects you, but also your building. In this article we zoom in on 5 common mistakes that happen all too often when renovating a roof and how to avoid them.

Depending on the extent of your roof renovation, different planning formalities are required. Our tips show you the way.

Are you renovating your roof, or are you choosing a roofing material for your new house? The roof is a crucial part of your house as it protects your home and the people in it

How much does a slate roof renovation cost?

Your roof needs good care and maintenance so that you can enjoy its protection for a long time. With our tips, you can expand the lifespan of your roof.

The first edition of The Green Guide series in 1996 aimed to provide a simple 'green guide' to the environmental impacts of building materials which was easy-to-use and soundly based on numerical data.

There was no doubt in 2017 that sustainable building and renovation were on the rise. Building regulations related to insulation were becoming increasingly stricter and more demanding. What’s more, many builders and renovators began opting for energy-efficient solutions of their own accord, that seamlessly combined a respect for nature and a focus on energy consumption.

With building material combustibility a key focal point during the specification stage, Cedral has a long-standing commitment to ensuring our fibre cement slate materials comprehensively meet the fire performance classification A2-s1,d0 to EN 13501-1:2018.

Is your  roof undergoing renovations, or have you hit the roof phase of your new-build project? There’s no doubt about it – it’s a stressful affair! Selecting the material, colour and pattern aren’t the only issues you have to tackle. On top of that, you’ve also got to find a company you can entrust with such a huge investment.

The facade is the showpiece of a home. An eye for detail is essential to achieving the look you have in mind. In that respect, how reliable or good-looking a product is isn’t the only thing that counts. A finish that’s perfect down to the smallest detail also has a powerful impact on the end result. Cedral’s goal is to help you make that happen. 

In the construction world, BIM has become a trendy, frequently used term. BIM stands for ‘Building Information Modelling’, which creates a digital 3D-model and virtual rendering of a building. BIM models consist of objects linked to data on, among others, technical specifications.

Renovation is clearly trending. More and more homeowners want to create a new look for their homes. And depending on the state of the building, some are left with no other choice than to renovate. Fibre cement slates are the perfect material for any reason. In addition to their durability, quick installation and light weight, they also offer countless other architectural design effects and options.

Fibre cement slates offer tons of advantages, making them ideal for renovation projects. The fact that they are lightweight, come in several different colours and can be fitted with an extra layer of insulation are just a handful of their best attributes.