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    Tile Battens Cut Too Short

    The tiles are of the correct type . The concrete tile and halves look newer than the main roof tiles. I've a suspicion the verge is on a brick gable with no barge . Over time the main roof area will settle leaving the verge where it was. Hence the spacing . They have obviously slipped out of...
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    Undercloaking with counter battens?

    Yes possible and easy . There will be no issues
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    New slate choice for old slate roof

    Brazilian isn't man made .. If you have used them and any of the others you will know why I put them and Chinese low in my list Delabole ? Why is that the best iyo , I've used them have you ? Curious .
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    Roof leaking , does this setup look wrong ?

    How much overlap is there on the soakers ? They are not looking quite right
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    Roof leak question

    its that time of year again... black mould next
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    New slate choice for old slate roof

    its a Welsh slate and are reusable. you'll need reclamation to match in , or just do front in one and another slate at the back , New Welsh is out the question, then go for a Glendyne Canadian or a good Spanish ,we had the dubious pleasure of using most available international slates I've...
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    Is this flashing wrong ( roof related !!)

    With soakers the flashing doesn't need to cover over the slate. A simple step flashing is acceptable . A problem only arises when the soakers are not fitted correctly
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    Roof leaking , does this setup look wrong ?

    Where soakers appear to be fitted, it doesn't mean they are fitted correctly. The black mastic can't be helping, anything The pitch is way to low and no trays fitted . A picture square on ideally with two slates removed
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    Damp gable wall

    Are the elephant foot cowls (pepperpot) sealed to the pots? But it does appear to be a flashing issue maybe no saddle where the ridge meets stack. A photo from the front and back might help
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    LEAKING ROOF OR CONDENSATION?

    Garage , wet cars ..
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    Leak at abutment, apex extension roof

    The flashing is poorly fitted and cavity trays should be fitted . And of course turn the felt up the wall . Soakers won't help
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    Roof tile lap interlock

    Looks like the underlay support trays are not fitted correctly, and cocking the tiles up
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    Dormer Leaking

    No lead tray
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    New slate choice for old slate roof

    I know that slate and have used them , The one I mentioned though is similar cost. A nicer slate imo. Slate , can be a mine field with some real rubbish for sale .
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