The 2026 roofing standards: what's changed
Roofing standards are updated for good reason — better ventilation, tougher materials and smarter detailing. Here's what the 2026 updates mean for your roof.
Why standards change
Building regulations and roofing standards evolve as materials, climate data and construction science improve. Each update is designed to make roofs last longer, perform better and use energy more efficiently. Working to the current standard protects your home and your investment.
Ventilation and insulation
The 2026 standards put more emphasis on correct roof-space ventilation alongside insulation. Get this balance wrong and you create condensation, which rots timbers from the inside out. We detail every roof to the current standard so the loft breathes properly.
Underlay and battens
Modern breathable underlays and treated battens are now expected on new and re-roofed properties. They give a secondary defence against wind-driven rain and last the life of the tiles. We fit them as standard — never as an upgrade.
What it means for your roof
A roof built to the 2026 standard is a roof built to last. When we re-tile, we bring the whole roof up to current standards — not just the tiles. That's why every project we complete is backed by our 5-year warranty.
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