• Do It Yourself
• DIY by Room
• DIY by Element
• Roof
• Slates and Tiles
• Gutters
• Chimneys
• Exterior Walls
• Internal Walls
• Ceilings
• Doors
• Windows
• Colour
• Lighting
• Floors
• Fireplaces
• DIY by Material
• Styling Your Period Home
• Tools

Do It Yourself - Roof

This section has tips about your own restoration and maintenance work on the roof. We cover:

• the roof itself; tiles and slates
• gutters and drainpipes
• chimneys

There are principles to adhere to, and specific tips covering work on the roof and chimneys. See also the advice on loft extensions.

• Read about the roof designs in period houses.