Recent content by measuretwice12

I really don't know how the roofer managed to do this, they obviously got the batten spacing completely wrong. The roof was even inspected by the warranty provider and building control. I am now waiting to hear back to see what solution is recommended by the warranty provider, which will...

My 5 year old new build house has issue with poor headlap and tiles have been falling off the roof in high winds. I have had an independent survey done, which recommended replacing the entire roof cover due to the poor headlap and general issues with workmanship, numerous lifted and cracked...

Update on the issue with poor headlap. I have had an independent survey done, which recommended replacing the entire roof cover due to the poor headlap and general issues with workmanship, numerous lifted and cracked tiles were found. The warranty provider (not NHBC), are not willing to...

I agree, I need to get the warranty provider involved. This is my concern: "There are few details on a slate roof installation that, if done wrong, will cause the entire roof to be condemned and have to be removed and done all over again. Headlap is one of them". Traditional Roofing Magazine...

ou Sun 19/01/2025 08:00 Got a 5 year old natural slate roof (new build). I have a couple of raised and cracked tiles and in one area two slate tiles have come off in high winds. I have now discovered that the headlap (which should be minimum 75mm for the pitch) is only about 40mm on average...