A s different regions face extreme temperatures and once-in-a-lifetime weather events, the importance of choosing the right building materials is increasing clear. If you're in th ...

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Work being done on a new roof at the Southampton Arts Center, funded by Southampton Village. COURTESY SOUTHAMPTON VILLAGE Work being done on a new roof at the Southampton Arts Center, funded by ...

One of London’s largest and oldest thatched roofs, on a 15th-century Tithe Barn, is currently being removed and replaced with fresh thatching as part of a large restoration project. Upminster tithe ...

Five homes lost roofs and walls and a further 11 properties were damaged during a severe thunderstorm in Marble Bar. Asbestos is concerning authorities, with a watch and act alert issued.