Recently have a loft conversion completed. No flat roof, but extension of gable ridge to get a bigger space and link into existing M roof at the end (think an upside down VW roof). Issue I’m having is wood within the eaves area is wet and dripping when raining. The repairs from the roofer do not seem adequate - silicone seems like a very temporary fix and it hasn’t solved the issue. Any help or advice welcomed, I’m getting nowhere.
Dormer conversion - leaking ridge area
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Poor detailing at the junction and either a tile missing or a massive gauge between tiles adjacent to that ridge tile.
It needs a ridge or two removing and some tiles and than some carefully placed lead soakers fitting. All trades will be nervous around the vertical tile hanging.
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Agree with what has been said above but why has it been pointed in what looks like I Can't Believe It's Not Butter ? That is the sandiest mix i've seen in a long time and doesn't look adequate in either performance or visually, I bet you can see that verge from the foot of the garden....
I did think the mix was ‘light’ but I’m not a roofer or builder so have trusted them. The company who have done the loft (sub contracted the roof) have been around a long time and have a good reputation. I just don’t know where to go with this. Scaffold is still up as I said it can’t come down until it’s repaired. I’ve got another roofing company coming to look at it but it’s a route I really don’t want to have to go down as it starts a dispute over the quality of the work etc. any advice welcomed.
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