Damp in apex of rafters ?

[bungle88]

Hi

Whilst clearing out our loft I have noticed a damp patch at the apex of one of the roof trusses. It looks as if there could be a minor leak in the roofing felt but I can't see any gaps through it when I look with a torch.

Can anyone hazard a guess at the likely problem ? For context the roof construction is trussed rafters - early 1980's construction. I've attached a few photos of it.

My best guess was that a ridge tile might be loose - however from outside nothing seems to be seriously out of place.

I'm concerned of possible structural problems with the roof if I don't get this sorted quickly.

Any ideas about what might be wrong or the best first step in finding out would be greatly appreciated

John

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• bungle88
• 29 Nov 2009
• 1

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• bungle88
• 29 Nov 2009
• 1

 

[noseall]

It is probably nothing more than a cracked or badly mortared joint on the ridge, coupled with a bodged hole in the felt.

Unlucky for the two to coincide but stuff happens!