New Roofs Terenure
Slate, Tile & Complete Roof Replacement Services
Replacing a roof in Terenure requires a roofer who understands the varied building history of Dublin 6W. The rooflines here span two distinct eras: late 19th-century Victorian and Edwardian slate villas around Terenure Road East, Bushy Park Road, and Brighton Road, alongside the bay-windowed semi-detached family homes of Greenlea, Fortfield, and Templeogue Road built in the 1920s, 30s, and 40s.
When an older roof reaches the end of its structural life, continued spot repairs simply waste money. Brittle original felt, corroded nails, spalling tiles, and water-damaged timber battens mean that fixing a leak in one spot only forces water to find the next weak point.
At AD Roofing, Augustine Doherty and our team specialize in complete, high-performance roof replacements across Terenure. We strip tired roofs down to bare rafters and rebuild them using modern breathable membranes, pressure-treated structural battens, premium slates or tiles, and precision leadwork. Every new roof we build comes backed by our 15-year written guarantee.
When Does a Terenure Home Need a Complete Re-Roof?
Most properties across Terenure are between 80 and 130 years old. If your roof has not been overhauled in the last 40 to 50 years, several critical failures start to appear:
Porous, Spalling Concrete Tiles on 1930s Homes (Greenlea, Fortfield, Rathdown)
Many mid-century semi-detached houses were fitted with early concrete interlocking tiles. After decades of rain, frost, and moss growth, the protective factory slurry coating has worn away. The tiles become waterlogged during wet spells. When winter temperatures plunge, that trapped moisture freezes, spalling the tile faces and shedding heavy aggregate that continually chokes gutters.
Severe Nail Sickness on Welsh Slate Roofs (Bushy Park Road, Eaton Square)
While authentic Welsh slate can easily last over a century, the original iron or low-grade galvanised nails holding them in place do not. Decades of atmospheric moisture cause the nails to rust through completely. Slates begin sliding down the roof pitch in every storm, leaving exposed gaps that cannot be reliably re-nailed because the underlying timber battens are soft and split.
Perished, Brittle Bitumen Felt Underlay
On properties re-roofed or built during the mid-20th century, traditional black bitumen felt was installed beneath the battens. After decades of intense attic heat and seasonal humidity, this felt turns paper-thin and brittle, disintegrating into dust. Once wind-driven rain pushes past an aging exterior tile, there is zero secondary barrier left to stop water penetrating ceiling plaster.
Complex Valley & Bay Window Failures
Terenure’s bay-fronted semi-detached houses rely on intricate lead aprons, dormer cheek flashings, and intersecting valleys. When multiple patch repairs fail to resolve leaks around front bays and hips, a complete, coordinated re-roof is the only way to restore long-term structural integrity.
Why Dublin Chooses Us For Re-Roofs
The AD Roofing Advantage: Personal Accountability
With AD Roofing, Augustine Doherty works on your roof. Augustine carries out your initial physical survey, writes your itemised quote, and works on-site alongside his own uniformed crew until the final ridge tile is locked in place. You deal directly with the business owner at every stage of the project.
Slate vs. Tile: Choosing the Right Covering for Your D6W Home
Natural Welsh Slate (Blue Bangor):
The definitive material for Victorian and Edwardian properties around Bushy Park Road, Brighton Road, and Terenure Village. Welsh slate offers exceptional density, complete resistance to frost and weathering, and an authentic heritage aesthetic that lasts well over 100 years.
Premium Spanish Natural Slate (A1-S1-T1 Grade):
A durable natural slate offering rich blue-black tones and outstanding weather resistance, providing an ideal balance of character and value for period renovations.
Concrete Interlocking Tiles (Marley / Redland):
The reliable, durable choice for 1930s and 1940s semi-detached homes across Greenlea, Fortfield, and Whitehall. Cost-effective, tough, and engineered to interlock tightly against driving rain and wind uplift.
High-Performance GRP Fibreglass (Flat Roofs):
The premier waterproofing solution for rear kitchen extensions, garage conversions, and dormer roofs. It forms a seamless, joint-free surface that will not blister, split, or rot under standing water.
How We Build a New Roof in Terenure
We never cut corners by laying new tiles over old battens or skipping necessary attic ventilation. Every new roof project in Terenure is completed to strict structural standards:
HSA-Compliant Scaffolding: Safely erected access platforms that protect your property, driveway, and neighbouring boundary lines while giving our team secure working access.
Full Strip-Down to Structural Timbers: Complete removal and disposal of all old slates, tiles, rotted timber battens, and degraded underlay down to the bare rafters.
Structural Timber Inspection & Repair: Augustine inspects every rafter, purlin, and wall plate, replacing any water-softened timber with treated structural wood before new materials are installed.
Vapour-Permeable Breathable Membrane: We install heavy-duty breathable underlay (such as Tyvek Supro) that repels wind-driven rain while allowing interior attic humidity to escape naturally, eliminating condensation problems.
Pressure-Treated Timber Counter-Battens: High-grade, preservative-treated battens fixed with precision spacing to guarantee correct tile overlap and structural rigidity against high winds.
Premium Slate or Tile Installation: Fitting authentic Blue Bangor Welsh slate, high-grade Spanish natural slate, or durable concrete interlocking tiles, secured using non-corrosive copper or stainless-steel nails.
Maintenance-Free Dry Ridge & Dry Verge Systems: Mechanically secured dry-fix systems that clamp ridge and verge tiles firmly against gale-force winds, eliminating cracked sand-and-cement mortar for good.
Custom Code 4 & Code 5 Milled Leadwork: Hand-dressed lead valleys, chimney aprons, step flashings, and bay-window weathering details tailored on-site for absolute watertightness.
Thorough Site Clearance: All old materials and debris loaded into our own skips, leaving your driveway, paths, and garden spotless.
15-Year Written Guarantee: A personal guarantee covering materials and workmanship, signed directly by Augustine Doherty.
Photos Of Our Recent Roofing Jobs
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does a complete roof replacement take on a semi-detached house in Terenure?
For a standard 3- to 4-bedroom semi-detached home in estates like Greenlea or Rathdown, a complete strip and re-roof usually takes 3 to 5 working days, depending on weather and roof complexity. We work in controlled sections to ensure your home remains completely dry and weatherproof every night of the project.
Do I need planning permission to replace my roof in Terenure?
In most standard residential cases, replacing an existing pitched roof like-for-like is classified as "Exempted Development" by Dublin City Council, provided you keep the original roof profile and do not alter the height or pitch. If your property is a Protected Structure or situated within an Architectural Conservation Area, specific heritage regulations apply regarding slate selection and leadwork detailing, which we can review during your physical survey.
Why do you recommend dry-fix ridge systems over traditional mortar?
Traditional sand-and-cement mortar cracks and crumbles over time due to natural building vibration, temperature changes, and wind uplift. A mechanical Dry Ridge system locks each ridge cap down with stainless-steel fixings and waterproof gaskets, eliminating cracked mortar maintenance permanently while providing built-in roof ventilation.
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If your roof is leaking repeatedly, shedding slates, or approaching its 50th year, contact Augustine Doherty today for straight, honest advice and a detailed written quote.
Additional Roofing Services We Offer
Looking for more than a new roof? From emergency leak detection and chimney repointing to complete slate and flat roof replacements, we're the Dublin Roofers that handle everything from start to finish.
