Hi, just about to sell our split level maisonette (built approx. 1963) and the survey has stated that there's inadequate ventilation in the soffits/fascias. We had the soffits/fascias and guttering replaced in Sept 2010 and all appears to be good with the work, but obvioulsy the buyer wants us to get this sorted before we complete. Yes, there aren't any signs of soffit vents but there aren't any visible vents fitted to any of the other maisonettes in our block or other blocks close by. The soffits are approx. 18 inches deep. soffits and fascia board used was UPVC. We are a terraced block and the work was to replace the front and rear soffits/fascias/guttering which is 6 metres each side (12m total). I phoned up the roofing company that performed the work yesterday asking about whether vents should have been installed but I was told that these were customer preference. I'm not sure this is correct. Aren't there Building Regs or British Standards that dictate what and how this kind of work should be fitted.
A second opinion about this would be gratefully received. Also, if they should have been fitted using vents I can't really trust the original company to perform the rework as it's obvious they don't know what they're doing with regards to the regs.
Thanks for any help.
D.
A second opinion about this would be gratefully received. Also, if they should have been fitted using vents I can't really trust the original company to perform the rework as it's obvious they don't know what they're doing with regards to the regs.
Thanks for any help.
D.