I am having my hip & valley pitched roof re-covered with concrete tiles (Marley Eternit 'Ashmore'). Old covering was clay tiles.
The roofer is not proposing to put in any new collars or struts to support the weight of the new tiles. He says that there is actually less weight on the roof timbers now, as there are less concrete tiles per square metre than with the old clay tiles.
I am worried that he is trying to justify a 'short cut'. Or perhaps I am just being too belt-and-braces?
Would appreciate any advice - happy to provide more relevant info if required!
The roofer is not proposing to put in any new collars or struts to support the weight of the new tiles. He says that there is actually less weight on the roof timbers now, as there are less concrete tiles per square metre than with the old clay tiles.
I am worried that he is trying to justify a 'short cut'. Or perhaps I am just being too belt-and-braces?
Would appreciate any advice - happy to provide more relevant info if required!