More Sunshine less rain at the Sunshine House

When the roof began to leak at The Jolly Fryer and there was more rain than sunshine inside the Sunshine House, Abergele - who ya gonna call?

On receiving the call for help the MEC team was up on the roof putting things right before you could say "Egg foo yung".

Timely repairs ensured that The Jolly Fryer is "frying tonite" and every night.

The Sunshine House, Abergele

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Sheds, chalets and garden rooms from M E Contractors of Abergele

We now do even more.
Short of storage space in the house?  Garage already filled to busting.
Good news: now we build and supply garden sheds.

And not just any old shed.
We construct garden rooms, sun rooms, chalets, offices.  And the great thing is you don't need planning permission or building regulations approval.

A little something tucked away in that part of the garden you never use could be the most cost effective way of adding that much needed extra room to your house.

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New roof for old!

At some stage in a roof’s life it is going to need more than just minor roof repairs.. A well constructed pitched roof can last 100 years and longer but if a couple of lead valleys have gone, a few ridge tiles have cracked, some individual tiles or slates have slipped and there are leaks or condensation appearing in the loft then it may be time for a full refurbishment of your roof.

M E Contractors will carryout – for no charge or obligation – a full inspection of your roof to check if selective repair or a full replacement is necessary.  We will never talk up the job or tell you more work is necessary than is actually the case.

The cross-battening should be replaced because, over time, there has probably been some sagging even if no rot is present.  The old sarking felt should be replaced with the more modern vapour permeable water shedding type.

Our skilled and qualified staff can install your new roof quickly and economically with the minimum of disruption.

Below is a picture of one of our recently completed contracts in Abergele.

Ask for a quotation - be secure, warm and dry this winter.

Summertime and the livin' is easy

It's summer and everything in the garden is rosey - provided Brexit, the falling pound, a stock market crash, terrorism and Russian sabre-rattling does not bother you.

But while you're relaxing in the garden without a care in the world just remember that autumn is only a little more than 60 days away.  A few quid spent now on those little jobs - that loose piece of felt, the leaking gutter, that ridge tile where the mortar has fallen away - will save you a lot of grief (and expense) when those inevitable autumn storms arrive.

It will cost you nothing to have us come and take a look - not a penny, zilch, nadda!

And if it is a small job it will cost you very little to fix the problem.  We promise we won't talk up the job.  We'll always find the most cost effect fix for you.

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Free roof healthcheck

Summertime is here again – and it is tempting to put from our minds those little niggles that worried us last winter; such as that disconcerting rattle somewhere on the roof or that leaking gutter.

Now is the season to have your roof looked over thoroughly and professionally.  And the good news is it won’t cost you a penny.  Our roof health checks are completely free and, what’s more, we won’t invent problems or exaggerate the extent of any work that might need doing.

So if something has been bothering you, now is the time to have it looked at – and if it’s nothing to worry about we will tell you.  If we think there is something that needs doing we will give you a competitive quote and tell you how urgent the job is; whether it needs doing now or whether it is safe to put off.

Quite often little repairs caught in time can save you a much bigger bill later on.  For example a loose chimney pot can be secured for a few pounds now whereas if it blows off in the autumn gales it might damage a number of roof tiles.

Our local reputation is your assurance of a job professionally done and because we are a 'HomePro' approved contractor we offer guarantees of workmanship underwritten by independent insurance companies.
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M E Contractors - Abergele's favourite roofing company

M E Contractors on a roof in Abergele

Replacing a rotten and damp flat roof in Abergele with a brand new torch-on felt surfacing.

Removal of old felt and boarding then replace or dry out insulation material as required before fixing a new decking and applying three layers of felt.

Another job completed quickly and without fuss - and within the promised budget.

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EPDM roof coverings for flat roofs

Traditionally flat roofs have been constructed from three-ply modified bitumen roofing (also known as felt flat roofing)  which, while historically a popular choice, has some disadvantages, particularly its susceptibility to UV sunlight and heat in addition to its somewhat limited lifespan. A viable alternative is Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer (EPDM), a  rubber membrane which has a number of  advantages over felt flat roofing. The standard membrane thickness is 1.1 mm (often confusingly referred to as "45 mil").

Fixing new decking to renovate an old flat roof.

 The extended lifespan of EPDM compared to other forms of roof membranes needs to be taken into account when considering its cost effectiveness. While its longevity depends on a number of factors, with professional installation and maintenance laboratory tests have demonstrated that it is possible for an EPDM surface to last in excess of 40 years. While the initial cost of installing an EPDM roof may be higher than a
traditional three-ply modified bitumen roof, the increased lifespan will more than recover the costs in the long term.

EPDM offers a watertight solution. Also it is a very lightweight material which can be easily shaped to fit the contours of the roof and, in the unlikely event of rips or punctures to the rubber, can be repaired simply.

 With the ability to expand or contract according to the prevailing weather conditions, EPDM is highly resistant to extremes of temperature in the range -50°C to +150°C. Wind and standing rainwater does not compromise the surface and EPDM insulates heat effectively meaning internal rooms are cooler in summer and warmer in winter.

Due to its extended lifespan, EPDM is recognised to be an environmentally friendly material with significant advantages over other types of roof membranes. Both Greenpeace and ACTAC (The Association of Community Technical Aid Centres) have named EPDM to be the leading choice for roofing where environmental  sustainability is concerned.

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