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TonyB-Ex- Roofing lecturer/Chartered Surveyor. Hi-Thanks for the photos.You have 2 options the first is to use a cover flashing over the double romans(1.5m lengths in 12 inch code 4) with the upstand going as high under the cloaked verge as required 75mm as a min-100mm .(you have to take the...

TonyB./Ex Roofer advanced C&G/Chartered Surveyor.This plan of yours does not look right.It would be better if I had an actual photo,anyway you say the barge board comes slightly below your roof tile.Have you considered leaving the old roof as it is and puting in a secret gutter.That is to say if...

Tb.EX Roofer/Surveyor I should have also mentioned that the length of the cover flashing in one piece should not exceed 2m.(1.5m better)with 150mm side lap.All roofers have seen where the lead has not been able to expand and contract properly.The lead if too long will pull itself to split in...

TB.EX Roofer adv.craft/Chartered Surveyor. Hi-You must allow this chap to finish,and this includes tile replacement as necessary and dressing the lead properly,which on bold roll will not be easy.As you rightly say if this was the finished job it would be no good,however given the missing tiles...

TonyB/Ex Roofer adv craft/Surveyor-Hi Stan. The size of the lead cover flashing is generally dependant on the overlap required on the roof covering,also it depends on the cut out chase ie is it into a rendered surface or a brick joint.Ideally on a normal roof pitch ie above 35 degrees it would...

TonyB-The idea of felt or undersarking is as a secondary barrier,which is better in combination with a roofing batten/as less holes than directly using the membrane directly onto boards.I have to say that there are now better alternatives to felt ie protect A1...breathable membranes that don't...

Hi -I am a Surveyor these days,however I also live in Leeds.You might try A.Goodwin Roofing-Andy is a good roofer(Slating/tiling/leadwork-07980 853479/Self employed roofer) if he can not do it maybe he can tell you of someone who is available.

Hi-Gaining access to a roof is a very hazardous venture for anyone who has not been advised correctly.However to make a roof timber roof ladder use roofing battens /rough sawn as long and without defects,3no is normal.The thickness of roof battens vary for various rafter widths and all roof...

Coping Stone-soaker.(Redtonybbb) Hi-just mitre the top soaker to the same line as the bottom of the coping.The cover flashing is already under the coping stone so all you have to do is send the soaker up as tight to this as possible.-good luck.

TonyB.(Ex Slater & Tiler/College lecturer/Chartered Surveyor) I will advise simply(soaker size = gauge of the slate + lap).Hi-Going up an abutment as you are the first soaker goes on top of the under eave slate.This can be acheived by slotting the soaker up under the first course of...

Ex roofer(advanced C&G) Chartered Surveyor.The chances of damp coming through the chimney are small so I would not recommend spraying anything with a sealant,which may actually cause damp given heat from the gas fire needs to get away.Most leaks to chimneys where the flashings are ok are when...

Hi-Normally the felt in a gutter to a parapet in generally more shaded,therefore the life expectancy should be around 15 yrs.It is generally accepted a built up felt roof will be guaranteed for ten years if done correctly,however that is not to say up to 20yrs lifespan or slightly more may be...

Go where the trade plumbers go for their lead-....specialist trade supplies.Ask for trade ..as just by asking normally gets a percentage off 10%.Plumbers merchants who do specialise in lead will be cheaper and will have many types of lead in stock ie. not only code 4 and 5 but will also stock...

Tony B.(EX Roofer /Chartered Surveyor). Hi, Built -up Felt is probably the cheapest option.With this being 14m long joints for the lead would be required.Alternatives include Grp/aluminium.single ply membranes.If felt is used make sure the tails of the roof tiles do not sink into the...

TonyB(ex Slater & Tiler /Advanced City&Guilds/Roofing Lecturer/Chartered Surveyor MRICS.MCIOB.MIOR. Hi -Looking at this it seems the easiest way to resolve this is to make the depth of the oversail deeper to carry your hopper(timber fixed upwards into what is already there,and also fixed into...

TonyB.(ex slater & Tiler/advanced craft/roofing lecturer/Chartered Surveyor/)Hi Stan-You can buy an angle finder from most good roofing merchants which is easy to use and will allow you to determine and copy roof pitch.Regarding 4 x 2 timber plate to structure to carry roof rafters,this seems...

I worked for many years as a slater and tiler /advanced craft/roofing lecturer/now Chartered Surveyor.And as advised previously some tiles as the Marley wessex go down to 15 degrees.I would advise that on a roof pitch as low as this it is difficult to weather a profiled tile.It may be advisable...