Recent content by elvis80

Thanks for your continued suggestions. These are all good solutions. Going to have a play with some by doing a test bit off roof in the garden.

That also looks like a good idea. Wasn't sure about using mastic and how long it would last before drying out and cracking. We'll be in this house 30-40 years (I hope!)

Hi all Thought I'd update you. The Type R is a no-go, because the battens are fixed right at the ends and I don't want to be removing a load of them. I have had a brainwave though...LeadAx, under the tile and on top of the battens. Then put the steel barge boards on top. Here's a diagram...

I think you're right. Feel out of my depth and don't want to risk getting it wrong with such a fundamental thing. Just thought I'd try on here first.

Hi. This is my first post, so bear with me, please. We've been building a house for a couple of years and it's coming to an end now. But we have a potential issue with the roof, particular the dry verge at the gable ends. We have had to give up on our builder, as he's off sick for who knows...