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I've attached a picture of my recently replaced flat roof. It looks as if a square has been cut into the insulation to allow water to get to the downpipe.
Problem is that in heavy rain the square leaks v slowly through the ceiling below it.
I believe this is for two reasons. One - prevailing wind blows leaves into the square (I had just cleared them before this photo). Two - the square is a bit too flat. Not completely flat, but water does pool a bit.
I only have access to the roof via an elderly neighbour so I can't go up there all the time to clear the leaves.
If I ask the roofer to make an adjustment, what should I ask? Could he add something more slopey into the square and seal it against the existing felt?
The gravelly stuff in the square is kinda loose. Not sure if this has an impact.
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Problem is that in heavy rain the square leaks v slowly through the ceiling below it.
I believe this is for two reasons. One - prevailing wind blows leaves into the square (I had just cleared them before this photo). Two - the square is a bit too flat. Not completely flat, but water does pool a bit.
I only have access to the roof via an elderly neighbour so I can't go up there all the time to clear the leaves.
If I ask the roofer to make an adjustment, what should I ask? Could he add something more slopey into the square and seal it against the existing felt?
The gravelly stuff in the square is kinda loose. Not sure if this has an impact.
View media item 84448 [/img]