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Ok so here's the plan to fix then: Remove the verge tiles, remove the undercloaks (apparently that's what cement fillets are called here) replace undercloaks lay black dyed mortar with SBR or similar. Put verge tile on top and nail down. Sounds alright?

Yes you are right. The cement fillet is indeed only fitted at the verge and there is under felt fitted everywhere else. The house is just over 12 years old now so I suppose it's natural wear and tear. The constant cold and rain of Manchester wouldn't help either I suppose.

Hello, many thanks for your reply. The reason I was asking about the fibre cement boards is because it is crumbling away which is what (I think) caused the cement to drop off. It seems like the roof is covered with a damp proof membrane and there is fibre cement boards only at the edges out to...

Hello All, First post on the forum and little experience so please take it easy. I came home today to find out that a small part of my kitchen roof extension has fallen off. Now you can see a gap between the tiles and roof and the wood which the tiles are secured (I'd appreciate the technical...