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Cross Builders are often asked to supply and fit hand-made bespoke rooflight windows that will allow more natural daylight in to an otherwise dark interior. Using the finest quality graded joinery quality timber, the craftsmen apply Xylethene timber preservative to the unit prior to installation to inhibit the growth of fungal timber disease. Several coats of International Yacht varnish are then hand applied to give a good weather protection and add aesthetic appeal to the finished rooflight.

Whether you have a slate or a tiled roof, we are able to install a genuine rooflight window that will enhance your home. Double glazed units with toughened glass and 'Planitherm' will help to reduce heat loss so your new installation is sustainable too.

Timber decay is an issue that is affecting an increasing number of UK homeowners. Cross Builders Ltd have been repairing affected decayed rafters for over 35 years and by applying timber decay preservatives such as Xylethene, we are confident that we can inhibit the spread of these fungal diseases and safeguard the structural integrity of your property. We will also provide you with a list of recommendations that will help you to manage the spread of Lachrymans Serpula ( Tears of the Serpent ) fungal wood rot and ensure that your home is resistant to the spread of these destructive strains of timber decay.

Climate change could be a factor for the way these strains of decay have not only become more prevalent, but are also more resistant to conventional chemical treatments within the roof space. We attend regular CPD trainings and seminars in the UK and within Europe on Best Practise for repair and reinstatement works. Furthermore, our sustainability accreditation STEM means that we have attended KCC workshops on providing the advise you need to ensure that your home is 'future proof' and less reliant on costly heating fuels. Installing new breathable but waterproof membranes can help to eliminate condensation within the attic space, why not ask us for a sample? our email address is jcrossbuilders@gmail.com.

Weatherproofing your home often means attending to gables and end elevation walls that require repointing to ensure your home remains warm and dry. We can replace damaged or eroded bricks and repoint walls that will be dry and resilient to the ravages of winter weather. Call us now for more information on 07966 496911.

Having a purpose made timber rooflight window allows your interior to be flooded with natural daylight and Cross Builders can build and install a suitable traditionally styled rooflight window that will enhance your period home. A double glazed unit with a solid timber frame and brass hinges adds authenticity and character to your home that no ordinary 'off the shelf' rooflight can match. We have over 2000 genuine Kentish clay pegged tiles in stock and where required, we can replace broken and fractured tiles with the genuine article that will blend in harmoniously with the character detail of your home.

Many Victorian homes were built with genuine slate roofs and over the passage of time these roofs have been replaced with heavier man-made concrete tiles that do little to enhance the aesthetic appeal of a natural slate roof. Structural issues have arisen owing to the additional weight and homeowners have discovered settlement cracks and fractured brickwork that simply cannot support the excessive weight of concrete tiles. At Cross Builders Ltd., we believe that an authentic and genuine slate roof matched with a new permeable vapour membrane and fungal resistant new battens is the only appropriate way of preserving the life and character of your Victorian home.

Holly wears a dress made from silver roof insulation. But this is not just any ordinary roof insulation. Reflective quilt insulation is particularly suitable for 'old, cold and hard-to treat' homes. With a thickness of just 12mm this NASA developed insulation does not take up valuable space and works completely differently to the standard fibre wool insulation that simply attempts to slow up heat loss. This new reflective quilt material actively reflects warmth back into a home and saves £100's on heating costs. After all, you wouldn't roast a chicken without wrapping it in foil? Contact Cross Builders on 07966 496911 for more information.

Holly was photographed at Endcliffe House with the kind permission of our client Mr Ken Cox.

So if you're looking for a building company in Kent with many years experience in the building trade then look no further than J Cross Builders Ltd. Whether it’s a query or a quote, pick up the phone and call 07966496911 today or visit our contact page or send us an email.