Eave tiles - necessary or optional?

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I have had the fascia of my house replaced and recently my roofer came round and told me that the eave tiles have not been replaced.

The company which replaced the fascia said that eave tiles are not needed as they have weatherproofed the roof by putting in a sealed layer of siliguard (can't find it on tinternet - possibly not spelled correctly).

I have been up to look and can certainly see a vertical layer of black plasticcy material laid under and inset from the bottom layer of roof tiles, leading into the gutter.

The roofer says the eave tiles need to go back.

Both parties have a vested interest in their advice.

Any idea who is correct?

Thanks, in ignorance

CJ
 
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Gary
 
The eaves tiles are needed to support the first full size course of the tiles and also to stop water getting through the joint of the first full course, no matter what this Silliguard is the eaves tiles should have been put back

What they've put there sound like an underlay support tray and whilst it will take the water dripping through the tiles into the gutter, that's not what it is meant for.

(if you need a reputable roofing contractor go to the National Federation of Roofing Contractors www.nfrc.co.uk)
 
tell the half-wits to put the eaves tiles back where they belong.

according to their reckoning, you may as well remove all the tiles from the roof provided there is a membrane of some sort beneath.

FFS.:rolleyes:
 
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aboslutely Tell them you want YOUR eaves fitted as they should be.. dont take any BS
 
Surprise, surprise.

The company involved (named after an eastern county) having chatted with my roofer, now think that eave tiles are a really good idea and are going to put them back at their expense.

Thanks very much for the advice, which made for a good argument.

CJ
 

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