Well I was thinking the bitumen felt would self seal around nails. I mean will be two layers and also felting
over the counter battens
Low Pitched slate roof is leaking - Possible solutions
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over the counter battens
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Maybe.
Maybe not.
The slates will leak a little. thats why you counter batten then torch on felt , breathable felt, batten for slates then slates. use a big slate with large head lap.
The breathable felt is almost a token of good intent.. it wont last long. Then the torch on will take over.
The breathable felt is almost a token of good intent.. it wont last long. Then the torch on will take over.
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Soz Woodleg, thought it read vapour check.
Strike my comment and remove it from the minutes.
Woody definitely been very helpful...alot of negativity computer says no type
Yes but woody won't have to pay for another roof it leaks will he?
Why? If we don't know of an alternative then nailing through the waterproofing layer is suddenly foolproof?
As a designer you must surely have come across this issue, or be able to come up with a solution. Do you have one?
Yes, I specify materials designed for the situation.
It's not just the bodge I find bothersome. I don't like looking at a shallow pitch with roof tiles on it. Looks plain wrong.
https://1drv.ms/i/s!AmifPb5g-sAbit877N8GIBevBeF0DQ current contract standing seam on an historic west sussex church
The Client OP requires a slate roof below its recommended pitch.
Specify that.
I wouldn't, specify a product unsuitable for the situation.
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