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Yup I know the gradient is nowhere near right- 15 degrees at rafter level. Been like that since cowboy built it in 99, been ok until recently, hence why I’m not changing it yet (and can’t afford to!)

Hi. Thanks for the message, I’m pretty certain it’s not a cavity tray based leak, as the marks are just in the top coving section, which makes me think it’s flashing defects, plus the rafter was only wet the last 100mm or so. Wall is dry lined, attached photo for better idea!

Thanks for the reply and excuse my ignorance on this subject, but why do I need cavity closers? I can see when they are used, but no additional openings where created in the existing wall, they even left the original aluminium back door as the door into the extension, the only new holes are for...

While replacing fascias and soffits on my 90’s extension, I found the joist and rafter adjacent to the main house wall is soaking wet, which coincides with a mound patch on the roof inside. Tiles are Marley Ludlow major, and use lead flashing at the abutment. The felt underneath has folded down...

Sorry if my post doesn’t make sense! I’m replacing the rotten wooden fascias and soffits on the roof of an extension which was built in 1990. It had planning permission but they never inspected it during build; I have the plans and the initial plan was for a larger extension with a roof at 30...

I’m just replacing fascias and soffits on our extension. It was built in 1990 and didn’t get building inspections done during its build - not the same size as plans, or more importantly roof pitch (long story, council doesn’t care now!) Rafter angle is 15”, and they have used Marley Ludlow...

Thanks - i expected it to be as bit rough, but this is next level. the hollow soffit was only held in place with silicons sealant at the wall side ; it just fella away with very little effort, just a proper mess! I don't like doing half a job, so was always planning to fit support trays with...

Thanks for the reply. I have taken the second course of tiles out and exposed the felt overlap. Its not the best job… not helped by the joists for the ceiling of the attic conversions in both houses protruding through through the felt having been pushed out too far. The immediate concerns are...

Thanks for all the replies and advice - much appreciated! After being let down by the previous Scaffolder, I finally got some installed last night and had a first look at the job today - it's pretty bad.... it seems the last company to do it decided to patch the rotted felt end by fitting a...

thats absolutely awesome - thanks!

Anyone offer any advice? If using 18mm Fascia board will do the job, then i'll go and buy a run...gotta start it in the morning ;)

I'm about to embark on the replacement of the fascias and soffits on the back of mine and our elderly neighbours semi detached houses (if the scaffolder turns up lol). I've done a lot of research but want to clarify a few things before i get going on it - i'd like it to be done properly this...

at the weekend i had to disassemble our garden wall. the wall is double brick thickness, but only 5 courses high (including cross bricks on top) and is made of red brick. the wall itself has been build on a concrete base. When we moved in, the owners had flower boxes on top to the wall, so we...

I have an ultra gravity mixer shower, which has been great for 5 years, but now is annoying everyone dripping all the time! I replaced the thermostatic cartridge when we first moved in, and had zero issues. I ordered the identical sequential Thermostatic mixer valve (SSQ50T32) which duly...

Interesting. The windows are over 10 years old and we were planning to replace them but change of situation has put paid to that plan! I did try removing them from one window and found it started to crush the frame so I couldn’t get them tight - maybe it’s a less reinforce upvc window we have...