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    New build with Flat Roof

    I've had the specs of the roof. It has a 1:40 drop.ie a 16mm drop in height for evert meter. To me that seems almost completely flat, when I ssked why they didnt build at a steeper angle they said that 1:40 is the standard building requirement. I wanted to say thst surely building at a...
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    New build with Flat Roof

    Still waiting for report fromthe builder... When a developer is building a new house and has the choice to build the flat roof at a 1° angle or a 5° angle or even a 10° angle, if the gradient of the roof is not even visible from the road then why wouldn't they always choose the steepest...
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    New build with Flat Roof

    I will call the technical guy at the developers to get the specific details of the roof. Its a beautiful looking house, at least it is when it's new and the roof is still working. The sale guy told me "modern flat roofs are high-tech and have as long a life as pitched roofs" he's bound to...
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    New build with Flat Roof

    Hi Freddy. Yes all houses are built on the development. All specs are high standard. The doors are solid wood, there is no exposed pipe work in the bathrooms, the build is brick and block. They seem to be a reputable local builder, been going 30 years. But I don't believe they've built flat...
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    New build with Flat Roof

    Thanks Freddy for your reply. Is there a goldrstandard flat roof manufacturer. Is there a Mercedes benz type roof that I can bench mark my new build flat roof by. I'm not a fan of new build houses, I've bought one from a major builder in the past and it was very poor quality. The new...
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    New build with Flat Roof

    Hi I'm a regular punter not a builder, so very limited knowledge of building standards. I have seen for sale a new build Georgian style town house with traditional looking features (including a flat roof!!!) But built to modem day standard s. As a boy my father told me NEVER buy a house...
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