Recent content by bren47

Many thanks for the reply I'll check this out straight away. Thanks again.

Does anybody know of aloft ladder which only requires 23 inches of roof space above it? All the ones I've seen need 27 inches. many thnanks for any suggestions.

Hi. I'm no expert on these matters but I had a new roof using a breathable membrane and found that even though vents were not required in extreme cold spells I did get some condensation on one elevation. The eaves were closed and made worse by being occluded by badly installed insulation and old...

Many thanks to you all for putting my mind at rest!!!

Many thanks for taking the time to reply. The underlay is a breathable Klober Perme Forte and it says on the comapany website that it should have an layer of protection at the eaves because of ultra violet light. Mine doesn't and I'm PANIC stricken!! Any further advice/ reassurance...

I had a new roof fitted 18 months ago. Where the underlay hangs into the gutter there is no UV protection. How important is this? Is it possible to fit one now the roof has been fitted? Any advice would be appreciated.

Thanks for your reply. I've had a good look round and the loft now seems to be condensation free. I take a regular look especially on cold days and it now seems to be consistently dry. The timbers themselves are solid but I've found a small ( hand sized ) patch of mildew /mould where the...

A couple of years ago I had my roof replaced on my 1930s detached house. Grey Marley tiles were used with a breathable membrane. I suspect 2 types were used. 2 elevations have a membrane I can't name but it is grey on the upperside with occasional red dashes on the underside which is white.The...