Recent content by Mikemge

Most of the warranty response was about,as there is no water ingress,there is no claim but labelling them as a problem concerning workmanship or specifications.The counter battens is a question that I have passed back to them,as they made out in their reply that whilst they agreed with the RICS...

Thanks for the advice.My concern about counter battens is that the slate is regarded as tight fitting so does not let let enough ventilation into the void between the underside of the slate and the breathable sarking,risking condensation.Or is my understanding of double lapped tiles wrong?

Sure.This was only from ground level,so what has been refused I will need to get investigated.Hip and ridge tiles not mitred together.It appears to be a piece of ‘fabric’ ore the top of the hip tile.Slipped tiles.Tiles not spaced correctly.It has been confirmed by Marley that there should be no...

Hi all.This is my first post and I hope that I can get a greater understanding of my problems.I live in a new build of 4 years old.Earlier this year I noticed raised tiles especially along the valley.I was fortunate enough to get a RICS to make an inspection and report and was amazed at the...