Recent content by daisychain

Sorry for the confusion. I am getting a roofer to repair the tiles on the roof. However there is nothing inside the loft attached to the rafters apart from pieces of cardboard that the previous owners have used. I have done a bit of reading on the internet and have read I will need...

I need lots of tiles replacing on pitched roof to my house. Have also been advised there is lots of cardboard used in loft to cover underneath the pitched roof. Should there be a breathable membrane instead? If so who should I contact to get the job done? A roofer or a builder or what...

Thanks guys. I'm instructing a structural engineer this month so will report back his findings when he's done.

I already own the house. I was trying to raise finance on it and this is what the lenders report said.

House was built in 1910.

Just had a val report on a house come back saying : Significant bulging of the brick work was noted particularly on the gable elevation. As mentioned under essential repairs, bulging of the brick work was noted particularly to the gable wall. This may be associated with the need for cavity...