Monthly Archives: November 2022

After the existing cedar shingle roof had been attacked by woodpeckers, which were making large holes on a daily basis, the owners of an award winning vineyard in Hampshire were faced with re-roofing their property. After much research the owners were advised that the woodpeckers were not selective as to whether the shingles were old or new!  It was explained that the hungry birds were seeking the tiny insects which can be found living in the shingles, so if they were to replace the roof like for like, the same problem would occur again.  With that in mind the owners started to explore alternative roof coverings.  Because of the large roof span there was a concern about what other material could be used due to the weight of the product.  The owners employed the expertise of an engineer to investigate … Continue reading →