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That's right, this is the proposal from the builder; "the solution would be, to have the insulation go above the timber framework within the roof to create a standard warm deck roof system. This would require stripping off the old roof, coping stones, installing 100mm cellotex and finishing...

Thought I'd just make a quick update, again might be of interest to someone now or in the future. After the initial antagonistic texts, 3 or 4 days passed then we received a polite email stating he would like to come over to 'chat'. We agreed but not hopeful of a favourable outcome based on...

Architects, we had no reason to question it at the time.

It wouldn't be a surprise if he did but they seemed liked best mates, at least 5 years ago. Well, latest is he received the letter of complaint and immediately replied with a snotty text saying he'll counterclaim and shortly after that followed up with the claim that we've voided the warranty...

You're right, no mention of ventilation is in the architects plan but it is mentioned in the builders quote. Regardless though, it's my understanding that if a construction is covered by building regulations then it is up to the builder to comply with those regulations whether or not they are...

Yes but if he was limited by a height restriction making a warm roof construction difficult that wouldn't absolve him of blame in constructing an unventilated cold roof circumventing building regulations. If I'm being generous I'd say he made an honest mistake, maybe a communication error...

Yes I think the leaking issues are fixable and removing the coping stones will probably have to happen. But the condensation problem isn't going away without a major overhaul. Certainly looking like the legal avenue right now, letters sent out and solicitor contacted. I know being in the right...

@sxturbo Yes that all sounds right. To be honest it's already a bit of an eye sore, we used to have a nice view of the garden before, the extension mostly covers everything now, but of course that's on us. Loads of mushroom vents probably wouldn't improve the view unfortunately. Pre action...

All very illuminating and really shouldn't be a surprise. Think I might apply as a building reg officer, I'm sure I can manage to tick off a few boxes. One more pic when they came out to replace the deck and rubber, showing the celotex up tight to the firrings as @Notch7 stated. IMG_0338 by...

Doing a little research it doesn't seem to be that uncommon to get this wrong. Which begs the question, why isn't it being picked up by building control during construction, is it not something they routinely inspect? Probably being naïve here but aren't they at all responsible for passing off...

Yes, I'm sure you're right. Mushroom venting looks likely from what I've seen if it has to remain a cold roof. The original rubber membrane did go up and over the parapet prior to coping stones being fitted. When they ripped out the rubber they cut it at the base of the roof so that rubber under...

I wondered that too, we're currently trying to get in touch with the architect to clarify a few things. This is from the architects specification document and blueprint. IMG_0695 by D0GMAN posted 8 Nov 2021 at 8:01 AMIMG_0696 by D0GMAN posted 8 Nov 2021 at 8:01 AM This is from the builders...

I think height limits has a lot to do with what has gone wrong. I remember some conversation about them struggling to keep it under a certain height and that it might be a couple inches over and joking that the building inspector probably wouldn't check. I can only guess that 9 times out of ten...

Oh, just notice your reply, thanks, that's roughly what I thought

Thanks very much @Notch7 that's really helpful and giving me a lot to think about. I would prefer the warm roof option after the experience we've had and all I've read. Do you have a ballpark cost?