Wet brickwork under fascia
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Probably gutters need cleaning
OP,
You will need to go up a ladder, and take some pics to post on here - show inside the gutter outlet, and if the felt is coming down over the gutter?
A hose pipe can be used to water test with a light spray.
However, unless the lower roof is a flat roof it might be difficult raising a ladder without a wide "Standoff"?
You will need to go up a ladder, and take some pics to post on here - show inside the gutter outlet, and if the felt is coming down over the gutter?
A hose pipe can be used to water test with a light spray.
However, unless the lower roof is a flat roof it might be difficult raising a ladder without a wide "Standoff"?
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After further investigation i noticed that a roof tile had slipped. I got a local roofer in to take a look and he has said some of the lafts had rotted which has caused the slippage. He’s not sure how far up the problem is although he noticed a hole in one of the tiles halfway up.
He was in trouble with his mrs for being late home so hes coming back to take a closer look and give a price. I’ve had this guy before and others in the road have used his services so hopefully it can be done soon.
He was in trouble with his mrs for being late home so hes coming back to take a closer look and give a price. I’ve had this guy before and others in the road have used his services so hopefully it can be done soon.
OP,
The leak is presenting at the eaves.
Here's a heads-up:
No matter if the laths are rotten or there's tile slippage or a hole in a tile (whatever that means) - any penetrating rainwater will hit the felt and run down the felt to the discharge point at the eaves.
Did your "local roofer" go up a ladder to view from the roof eaves? Did this local roofer go into your loft?
Do you have pics of these defects you mention?
The leak is presenting at the eaves.
Here's a heads-up:
No matter if the laths are rotten or there's tile slippage or a hole in a tile (whatever that means) - any penetrating rainwater will hit the felt and run down the felt to the discharge point at the eaves.
Did your "local roofer" go up a ladder to view from the roof eaves? Did this local roofer go into your loft?
Do you have pics of these defects you mention?
So i’ve had a local company pop round to take a look at the roof.
Transpires none of the tiles are nailed to the laths (i thought they were placed over the laths not nailed). Lath in the photo showing sign of rot and theres little over hang with the tiles. Been told i need a new roof. This is the second roofer thats said this.
I’m no expert but cant the roof be fixed without a complete reroof. All under felt us fine. Been given a quote and i’m not sure how much i should be paying for a 3 bed semi detached gable roof. Nothing special about a standard
gable roof
Transpires none of the tiles are nailed to the laths (i thought they were placed over the laths not nailed). Lath in the photo showing sign of rot and theres little over hang with the tiles. Been told i need a new roof. This is the second roofer thats said this.
I’m no expert but cant the roof be fixed without a complete reroof. All under felt us fine. Been given a quote and i’m not sure how much i should be paying for a 3 bed semi detached gable roof. Nothing special about a standard
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Except the important bit at the bottom where it is rotten.
Since the roof is 60 years old, a new roof would be more thermally efficient, and we plan to stay for another 30 years or until we die, I'm gathering quotations for a new roof because it appears that the rot has spread to various areas. Since two roofers have already stated that a new roof is required, I'm now considering replacing the entire thing. Would a quote of £11000 inc vat for a three-bedroom semi-standard gable be about right if you included scaffolding, old tile removal, skip, and the rest? Sounds pricey but still early days as i’m still gathering quotes.
About half that for a simple strip and re-tile, on an uncomplicated roof.
I am no roofer but I would say the roof or at least that row do not have enough overlap to prevent rain being blown under. its been badly set out possibly from the start of the lath run.
Not sure how that hole could of happed - must of been like that from when it was built and its that which has let in water and rotten that section of lath. Perhaps all other areas are ok
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