Felt roof cracked on edges

[rhysjc]

You do know the intention of the website you're on?

I’ve got plenty of other jobs to be getting on with and it’ll be far less agg using a pro than doing it myself and having to deal with BC! Not opposed to ree’s suggestion at all

 

[robinbanks]

No need to post about it on a DIY site then!?

 

[rhysjc]

No need to post about it on a DIY site then!?

I didn’t know what I was dealing with to start with. It very well could have been an easy DIY job if it was just a case of repairing some felt. Thanks to the experience shared I now know that’s not the case.

 

[robinbanks]

It depends how far you want to go, but if you have the enthusiasm for it then there aren't many jobs that aren't DIY jobs (repairing this, definitely.. creating a new warm deck roof a bit more of a learning curve for a DIYer) - you're demonstrably smart enough (you're here, asking) to be able to research problems and take advice and as such I'd say highly likely to do every bit as competent a job as the average roofer, because what you lack in experience will be offset to a good degree by the diligence and attention to detail that working on one's own property encourages

 

[rhysjc]

It depends how far you want to go, but if you have the enthusiasm for it then there aren't many jobs that aren't DIY jobs (repairing this, definitely.. creating a new warm deck roof a bit more of a learning curve for a DIYer) - you're demonstrably smart enough (you're here, asking) to be able to research problems and take advice and as such I'd say highly likely to do every bit as competent a job as the average roofer, because what you lack in experience will be offset to a good degree by the diligence and attention to detail that working on one's own property encourages

That’s fair enough Robin, I appreciate the faith! In all honestly I’m very early in my DIY journey and haven’t quite built up the confidence to take on a job that involves building control just yet. Hopefully one day

 

[ree]

Poster 15,
I'm well aware - I'm also well aware that, given his posts so far, the OP is well out of his depth with things as they are, & would be lost attempting to demolish a flat roof & construct a warm roof.
Perhaps you didn't know about serious accidents that are caused during demolition?

 

[Harry Bloomfield]

A strip of felt, and a tub of Blackjack, would buy you some time..

 

[ree]

OP,
Well done defending yourself.
OK, here's a temporary thing thats DIY doable.
Remove the gutter - drip batten and drip edge - then, assuming the fascia is water damaged, prise the fascia away from its fixings.
Then fix a new fascia - drip batten and edge strip. Cold fix the edge strip on to the main roof.
Have two adults present at all times.

 

[rhysjc]

OP,
Well done defending yourself.
OK, here's a temporary thing thats DIY doable.
Remove the gutter - drip batten and drip edge - then, assuming the fascia is water damaged, prise the fascia away from its fixings.
Then fix a new fascia - drip batten and edge strip. Cold fix the edge strip on to the main roof.
Have two adults present at all times.

Thanks ree, I’ll look in to that. I can’t help but ask, why two adults? And maybe more importantly, do I count as one?

 

[Notch7]

Have two adults present at all times

Is this an American thing?

 

[Notch7]

That’s fair enough Robin, I appreciate the faith! In all honestly I’m very early in my DIY journey and haven’t quite built up the confidence to take on a job that involves building control just yet. Hopefully one day

If you turn it into a warm roof and get it insulated to be compliant…..you will benefit from Warmer more thermally efficient rooms, so you will gain a benefit you will feel.

 

[rhysjc]

If you turn it into a warm roof and get it insulated to be compliant…..you will benefit from Warmer more thermally efficient rooms, so you will gain a benefit you will feel.

Understood! Though it will require increasing the roof height…does that fall under permitted development generally?

 

[Notch7]

Understood! Though it will require increasing the roof height…does that fall under permitted development generally?

Not worth worrying about and it’s probably still under the 3 m eves height

The only concern is making sure there is enough room to do it….sometimes the roof whete it abuts the house can be tight tom1 st floor windows etc

 

[ree]

OP,
Why two adults because back in the day I re-visited similar low level roof work sites where a child was footing a ladder or passing up or receiving material from above.
Plus its always best, even at low level, to have two adults for safety.

 

[ree]

Poster #25,
Professional, which means good, roofing firms & self employed roofers in the UK do all roofing work with a min of two workers. Its a basic safety practice. And its pretty universal.
Some cut corners & take risks or have convoluted conditions allowing jobs for one or two men - also pretty universal.
So, poster #25, the next time you need to have a bit of roofing done, well now you know.