Recent content by john1974

But that may be difficult if there is something behind the celling, such as a beam.

I have seen a dormer bungalow that I would like to buy. The issue is that the part of the ceiling that leads to the upstairs is quite low. Its near the bottom of the stairs and I would say the clearance is around 5"6. This doesn't seem to comply with building regulations. I think the dormer was...

There is a wooden batten running along the edge that I guess was used to angle the felt into the gutter. Would it be possible to just cut off the old felt and glue some new to the existing? I could also extend the batten out. Out of interest how much do flat roofs cost nowadays?

What exactly do you mean by flashings? Are you talking about where the edge of the roof meets the gutter? What would be needed? I am happy to get the work done just interested to know what would be required.

Here is a pic. Sorry its not great as I cant get up close at the moment. You can see in the middle of the pic where its detached. The water is running behind the gutter in quite a few places too

I have a flat roof that that is probably about 40 years old. It generally seems in good condition. It is made of felt and has gravel laid over the top of it. The problem is that the edge of the roof is splitting along the bend and It has detached in quite a few places. I would like to try and...