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Its. Ok. if he is removing the waste.Make sure there are sufficient clips on the downpipe ie.not 3. but at least half a dozen or more and 2 fixings per bracket plugged and screwed.

Wet rot can be cut out and repaired,where necessary.(Dry rot is something entirely different)..Access to repair by the sounds of this may be involved.You really need to attatch photo's...for anyone to advise,as the type of roof covering needs to be assessed especially being an old cottage,and...

Dick ...Sometimes Facia is not used even on plastic.For example adjustable metal fixing brackets /It depends on the circumstances.75mm is just a given maximum depending on the width and type of guttering,not everything is your standard Facia and domestic plastic scenario/ there are many options...

I might be a bit late here,but if you have Westmoreland or Burlington it is generally the best option to keep them.A westmoreland slate can last 400-700 years.A modern tile 25 years/composite slate 25 years and a clay tile around 50.It must be considered if the slates are good there is little...

You need to allow the outlets to be as low as you can without allowing rainwater to cascade over the top.You will find if you allow 2-3 inches up to 75mm below the bottom edge of the roof covering for the outlets,and then find the centre of the span and fix 1no bracket tight up to the under...

You need to assess the purpose of these metal ties ie.is there a problem with the structure of the building.Are there any steel plates on the external walls.(are these ties holding the top walls together to prevent collapse outwards).Does the loading on the roof allow too much spread to the...

Being a Surveyor ( and Ex-roof Slater Adv.Craft) I can say that snow guards are no good really,they have a space beneath the barrier and are not directly to the roof,the snow guard holds the snow to prevent the snow sliding down the roof slope/ to push the gutter off/therefore this allows the...

Generally people offering to paint your roof for £2500 are gipsies or Cowboys-Don't.There are colourings which may be used very reluctantly,however use a roofer with a City and Guilds or Nvq as tiles that are to be painted are generally very fragile,and damage may be caused to your roof in the...

Tb-Surveyor Hi- I think if you can not hide something it is better to make it a feature,and you have to tie the roof structure to the walls somehow.Something that naturally contrasts stonework is timber beams,or I may use for example the cut off from the timber.(I have used on occasion for...

Tb-you are right if the timber is sound then anything you fix on top of it should be sound,however you have to watch for the extra weight,and I know painting is a bind but it can work for a long time if done correctly and is the normal finish for timber.

Tb.Ex Roofer- Hi-It generally depends on the roof covering Slate or tile.The easiest and most direct way generally works.There are two main types of pitched roof covering on domestic properties either single lap or double lap.Slates are always double lap.Tiles can be both single and double...

Tb-I remember using these granular types a long time ago.(1975-1990)Roofing tile manufacturer normally guarantees for 25yrs.I cannot think of a flat tile which was granulated which was anything other than a modern,I know there are a few additions in more recent years.There was a slight...

Tb-I think you will find you have marley modern tiles,and if the roof is such a low pitch you can both increase the lap on the tiles ie instead of allowing 75mm allow 100mm as a min.You can further increase the lap on the undersarking ie. from 150mm to 300mm,and fix the lap down on every rafter...

Tb-Ex Roofer /Adv. Craft C&G/Chartered Surveyor.Mrics.Mciob.Mior. Hi-Many roof pitches on extensions on residential property are governed by the height of upstairs windows.A pitched roof may be increased slightly by using timber firings which for example go from 100mm down to nothing over a...

Sounds like 2 choices go to the Aquarium supplier as Marshman advises to presumably get a tank to put under the leak,well it may work.Or try a roof sealant which is repellant to water...there's nothing wrong with a laugh,when the suggestion is a sealant which is repellant to water from an...