Search results

  1. S

    old style cambrian dry verge caps required

    does anyone have 9 old style Cambrian dry verge caps or know where i can get them its the older style I'm after not the new style that aren't completely flat on the side? much appreciated.
  2. S

    redland caledonian

    what tile would be best for joining onto to the old redland caledonian rain channels for new extension adjoining existing roof. cant get caledonians now but is there an equivalent that cant match exactly onto rain channel? thanks.
  3. S

    Cambrian tile

    You have clearly never used these tiles then!!!!!!
  4. S

    Cambrian tile

    when using the Cambrian slate range tiles and the 3 point fixing method can you leave a row out of 3 fixings to get access to repair in future or does everyone recommend the 3 fixings on every single course? i understand why the fixings necessary but we all know that if one bursts its gonna be...
  5. S

    part not fit for purpose

    thanks for replies. nothing was signed service manager said ford recommended that was problem and that would fix it, which clearly hasn't yet ive still to pay for it!!!!
  6. S

    part not fit for purpose

    could anyone help me here. i recently had problems with my locking system on ford transit work van. the garage told me that it was the barrel in the door and replaced that. it still doesn't work correctly and keeps locking me in the van out the van even without using the fob. they then said try...
  7. S

    lead flashing

    thanks for reply bud, its almost laughable the hassle hes causing everyone and its only a small extension 4m ridge to gutter by 5m wall to verge!!!! the guy is a nugget. am just needing something to prove ive not done it wrong!!!!
  8. S

    lead flashing

    all scottish style scottish, slates on to breathable felt which is on sarkin with 3 quarter doublin tight into wall. slates with collars cut and nailed head and side. inch raggle cut with lead chased in and screwd with washer into rawplug through upstand put on lead in raggle then 2 coats of...
  9. S

    lead flashing

    hi just wondering if anyone has a link for lead abutment flashings new extension joining onto existing house wall. roof slated then flashing on top of slate ( not a windy area) been on LSA site but it doesn't give a brilliant clear diagram. building control say this method is just used for...
  10. S

    solar rails poor workmanship?

    you would need to use the ripper to turn a slate on a double nailed roof, you would also need it to remove any damaged parts of slates left in position on a double nailed roof before you could yous your slate hooks securing a new slate in position. thanks for your replies anyway.
  11. S

    solar rails poor workmanship?

    thanks for reply, i meant the hook they sit the rail on which carries the panel. they hooks are fine for double nailed roofs where its a b@@@@@@ but why go to the hassle ripping the nail out of slate above, turn it, then just sit the slate back in. to me this is lazy or lack of knowledge as a...
  12. S

    solar rails poor workmanship?

    "nail" missed the word nail there!! meant, no reason for them to use ripper to remove nail from one side of slate to then give access to nail one side of slate below.
  13. S

    solar rails poor workmanship?

    its the code of practice of fixing the rails thats the problem as the roof will be fine as you cant see now the panels are on. any slater that says cupa h3 are rubbish are a worry though as am sure you will agree. theres no reason for them to use ripper to take nail of one side then turn slate...
  14. S

    solar rails poor workmanship?

    can any one give me a link to look at correct procedure to secure and slate back in solar panel rails which are on secured hooks to roof, on a double nailed slate roof please. watched a couple doing it and they ripped the slates out burst many and said they would fix them at end when foot...
  15. S

    scotch roof

    its 150m square slates off dressed graded and make up deficiency then slate and cut 16 m linel of valley really a general idea for slating not incl mat price but with if you have time cheers thanks for your time and help its aberfeldy.
  16. S

    scotch roof

    looking for prices for slating scotch roof. square metre, linel valley and dressing slates etc? no material included. thanks
  17. S

    roof deck drawing dampness

    new garage tin roof, underslate felt below etc on wooden deck but where original leak was seems to go damp (no place else) when rains etc then drys out then when rains goes damp again!!! roof sheeting is all good. is there some reason when rains this appears to draw dampness? 100per cent its not...
  18. S

    help with loss adjuster

    looking to convince loss adjuster that the entire asbestos cement sheeting of yard building needs replaced rather than the quarter that the snow went through from three floors high!!! any legal jargon i can give to remove the entire lot rather than just the damaged quarter? some of them are ok...
  19. S

    looking at insurance policy and cant find appropriate term for scaffold. tools and related...

    looking at insurance policy and cant find appropriate term for scaffold. tools and related equipment? or does anyone have correct name for this section, cheers? small print on cover completely useless as is ther helpline!!!!
  20. S

    Polypipe to marley guttering

    run a bead of sealant over the rubber seals then wipe excess away when clipped back. if your dubious.
Back
Top