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Usually done with stepped falls and/or folded crimping mate. Alex

One of the definitions of being in business is that there is no gaurantee of profit at the end of a day a week or a year. As the business minded here are saying: The pricing and tendering are where the money is made .......or broke even.. or lost. That is the roller coaster that we love...

If that soffit board doesn`t go in past wallhead arris it would then be like a void. That would hinder you in doing a proper job on it. The proper way would be to Caulk the joint with Polyethylene foam called Delrod then seal it in a white Low Mod silicone. Alternatively you can buy the foam in...

Well first make sure that you tie any blockwork into existing. Make sure existing is well tied itself. I would use a high newton block....say 10n. I prefer movement joints in corners of this kind of work but don`t want to overcomplicate for you. You could use chopped strand matt in...

If by concrete you mean smooth precast follow below. If concrete blocks there is no need except some pva to kill suction if you think it needed. The best bonding agent is SBR. Cementone Feb and others make it. If you mix it with dry cement to a wet slurry and apply it liberaly...

It doesn`t sound an awful lot my friend. If suitable vents can be sourced in your slate size then that will give ventilation. Is loft insulated? Check that out as it may have a bearing on condensation with your cold rafters ie no sarking board? Maybe some vents in soffit as well. Yes remove...

You know that is so true. If you believe in God . Your belief is a fact. It does not prove a God.....or disprove one........but the fact of belief remains. It may be stretching it to Sanity Clause right enough :wink: Corrie

The meniscus or dam effect is the one which you concur too. You just don`t admit that moss can cause the "Clogging" effect anywhere on the roof :o Better get some oil on that bicycle chain as the noise of you back pedalling there was as loud as the grotesque ho ho ha ha All tiles on roofs...

Ok . The mention of Roof painting seems to be where you are coming from. Roofs were never meant to be painted and never should be. You choose to ignore the situation and facts that I have stated.......fine. You cannot be expected to believe things which A You have no experience...

Yes and the camber also eases fitment in riding over nails and makes the final result more pleasing. Your example of the camber is before the moss has come into the equation. Once moss...

Good tech that mate. I give an honest opinion based on 35 yrs as a Slater who has proven on many an occasion that moss can and does cause ingress on a roof. As far as making money on it is concerned?....It`s not something I go out of my way to advertise or do . It could be that your opinion is...

Well at 20 yrs old your tiles should still be good. As guys have said he is not finding solution by replacing felt. Put him on hold and get a few other opinions. Post on forum the pitch of roof and cover of tiles.. ie lap. Corrie

Still got Landy mate or have you moved on? Corrie

Moss has no place on a well kept roof. It chokes water channels on tiles and clogs joints on slated roofs . This can and does lead to ingress through back up and capillary. Have cured many an area of ingress on roofs by simply cleaning this off. It acts in the same way as a dirty cast iron...

It`s usually the old Asbestoes ones that curl as they delaminate....but that is after a long long time. No probs with fibre cement..use the tail clips as well as double nail. They are very storm proof with their low profile. Corrie

Doesn`t sound right. I have heard similar ones like this. Ask him how much cover tiles have actualy got. Minimum should be 3 ". Many years ago roofs were done to 2" on some houses in an attempt to save a course foolishly. If anyone suggests stripping an old concrete tile roof off and putting...

First of all make sure the gully is clear by rodding it. If what you assume is correct then obviously detail needs looked at. If by a quick fix you mean a bodge.....here is one worth trying. Take a thin counterbatten of 18mm. Apply a non setting mastic like evomastic to the underside of batten...

Post a pic of detail. What are you filling? Huge gaps or will a thin membrane do. What material are you adhering too? Corrie

Because it is a rip off doesn`t mean that it can be bought cheaper at another supplier. It is a comment of how Sika and others like Hilti price a lot of their products. Corrie

Have you considered heavy slabs as a base. As good as you need mate if ground is half decent for a shed. If it`s grass you could take the turf off and put blue membrane down then whin dust and cement dry mixed . This would let you elevate it if you wish. If you are determined to do the...