Roofing Materials delivered to Workington

Which roofing materials can you order in Workington?

• Concrete interlocking tilesEconomical tiles in many profiles and colours; low pitches possible with some profiles.
• Breathable membranesUnderlays that keep wind-driven rain out but let vapour escape.
• Natural and fibre-cement slatesSlate for new roofs and repairs, with hooks or nails.
• Flat roof materialsFelt, EPDM and GRP systems for porches, garages and dormers.

Working out quantities for your Workington job

A 42 m² roof slope needs roughly 420 large-format interlocking tiles, or about 2,520 small plain tiles, before ridge, hip and verge pieces. The exact count comes from the tile's gauge, so send us the roof measurements and pitch and we will work it out with the battens and membrane.

Getting the right roofing materials

Check the minimum pitch

Every tile and slate has a minimum rafter pitch set by the manufacturer. A shallow extension roof may rule some tiles out.

Fixing requirements

BS 5534 sets out how tiles must be fixed against wind uplift, which in most cases means every tile is mechanically fixed. Ask for the fixing specification with your tiles.

In England, building work is checked against the Approved Documents, for example Part A for structure and Part L for energy efficiency, through your council's building control team or a registered building control approver.

Getting roofing materials onto your Workington site

Tiles and slates arrive palletised and are usually crane-offloaded where access allows; battens and membrane rolls travel with them. Workington is inside our standard mainland delivery area.

• With roughly 7h 14m of daylight in Workington around the shortest day, morning deliveries leave more working light for the job.
• For a phased build we can split the order so materials arrive as each stage starts, which keeps the site clear.
• Deliveries are to the kerb, drive or within crane reach; ask if materials need to go further.

Your questions answered

How soon can roofing materials be delivered in Workington?

We confirm the delivery date when we price your order, before you commit. It depends on the product, the quantity and whether it is a stock line or made to order.

How many roof tiles do I need?

It depends on the tile and its gauge (the spacing of the battens). Manufacturers quote tiles per square metre for each product; send us the roof area and the tile and we will work it out with ridge, hip and verge pieces.

Do you deliver roofing materials to trades and homeowners in Workington?

Both. Trades can apply for a trade account; homeowners and self-builders can order on a delivered quote.

Can you match old clay tiles?

We can look for close current matches. Reclaimed tiles are another route for very old roofs; ask and we will tell you what we can source.