Fist of all you need to work out how many dry verge caps you will need, it is worth noting at this point that homes and roofs with Roman Tiles can only be fitted with continual dry verge systems, Roman Tiles do not allow for the single pastic dry verge caps to be fitted over the peaks and troughs in the Roman Tiles.

So to work out how many Plastic Dry Verge caps you are going to need, you must count the tiles on your roof – starting at the gable end, count down to the last tile on your roof -a typical 1970’s UK detached property – commonly has abut 12 tiles on each side of the gable – thus – for this style of home – you are going to need – 12 dry verge caps for each Gable end, and then you are going to need 2 starter dry verge caps and then 1 gable end dry verge cap, like wise for the other side of your roof.

Single dry verge come to trades man at about £3 each (for quality dry verge – don’t fit anything other than good, branded dry verge caps – the cheap Chinese manufactured caps are a waste of time and money, they are so flimsy and poorly made that in 4-5 years, you will most likely need to replace them, providing they stay together long enough to even fit)

You will also need a box of screws.

So to summarise – if you have a semi detach property you are going to need half as many dry verge caps as for a detached property… with at least £100 worth of materials, a trades man is going to want to take about £250 + materials for the one side – naturally if you are detached and the dry verge fitter is at your home, doing both sides should come in at about £550 (including materials) – Obviously, different trades man will want to take different figures and Dry Verge do indeed require some experience and skill to fit them neatly and plumb.

These caps are going to be on your home for a long time to come, so be sure you are happy with the fit, stand underneath and see if you can see any large gaps or funny lines – no roof is perfectly straight so there will be some manipulating to ensure your caps are properly fitted, Dryverge.net has also witnessed poorly fitted and cheap dry verge caps coming off in high winds – yet another reason to ensure you find the right dry verge quote and fitter.

As always – feel free to contact Dry Verge dot net if you would like more information about dry verge whilst we work on updating our website.

Perhaps you need another bedroom for the kids, a home office or you simply want to add value to your home. Loft conversions can be an easy and cost effective way to create extra living space by converting the attic or area beneath the roof. Whether you plan to do-it-yourself or call in the professionals there are several things you’ll need to consider before embarking on your loft conversion. You should thoroughly check your local authorities planning permissions and building regulations. While loft conversions are regarded as a permitted development (requiring no additional permission) there are restrictions on the minimum volume of roof space and how much you can modify the existing roofline of the house.

If your loft is presently housing bats (a protected species) you may need to undertake a survey and get a special licence! Even if you plan to do most of the work yourself, it’s in your best interest to hire a professional structural engineer and architect.

A structural engineer will determine what you must do to ensure that any work you do is structurally sound and will advise the best way to proceed.

An architect will translate your desired outcome into a practical drawing and project and will have invaluable device about how various types of rooms work and what they require. In addition an architect will have experience in dealing with the local council and other regulatory bodies, such as the UK planning permission service – this can save you considerable time.

If you decide to use a builder make sure that you choose a professional with a good reputation. As a rule of thumb you should get at least three quotes from reputable firms and ask for references from existing customers. Remember that the cheapest quote may not be the best one: make sure the builder understands all your requirements and that they are included in the quote. You may also want to ask the builder about his roofing experience, after all those finishing dry verge touches will add that touch of perfection to your finished loft or roof conversion.