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Just replaced the back gutter, had to remove 3 courses of tiles. When putting them back, is this the best way to secure them into place? I made lead "clips" and gave the tiles a small blob of silicone. Any advice greatly appreciated. Thanks

That is exactly what it is. I've already brushed it to remove the majority of moss that was there. Want to know how much further to go before I can layer with acrypol

Got scaffolding up for some flashing work and replacing some wood around dorma window. While I have access to it, wanted to give the felt roof a lick of acrypol to try and extend its life an extra few years (no evidence of leaks at the moment, purely a safeguard) Firstly, should I power wash to...

Finished bottom corner as in pic

Yes, I know not necessary but I added every other slate to the side of the half slates and then over the soakers. In my head a bit of a fail safe

Yes, chased out mortar, flashing turned in, held with clips then re-pointed. Back gutter being replaced next

Replaced bottom flashing and step flashing, it seems that the corners circled red below are weak points? Is this right, should I add more mortar/bit of silicone? Also, the gaps under each step, would you recommend mortar/silicone or leave open. Any advice greatly appreciated! Thanks

Hi all, looking for some opinions. Got a few cracks in step flashing and small one on a fold of the back gutter. Temp fix with a silicone / flashband combo or pony up and redo the whole lead work? Paid to have scaffolding up, but still don't want to create extra work if not absolutely...

Lots of bits of information out there, hoping someone could clear something up for me. I'm intending on plasterboarding ceiling (12.5mm thick square edge) followed by skrim tape all joints and 2 layers of multifinish. Does the skim tape and screws need filling (like in dry-lining)? Or good...