flashing

Hi there, I had my roof done last year and chimney flashing replaced on both sides - the house is a terraced and our neighbours had theirs done at the same time. We have leaks coming in from the corners of the room (it’s an attic bedroom) also - there’s an unused fireplace with a lot of grit...

Hi, Is it ok to protect a DPC by chasing in lead one course above it and laying patio up to it? Any hints on how to do it? Landscaper has built a 120mm reinforced concrete raft for a patio to replace part of an existing patio (it's 3 ft above garden level but same level as kitchen). The raft...

Hi All, I'm Having a bit of an issue with flash upgrading a Text Premier Elite 48 - w its running Software revision 3.08 I need to flash it as im installing a Smartcom onto the system and won't work on Version 3, THE FLASH UPGRADER KEEPS CRASHING!!! I've done all the correct procedures ie take...

Hi all, this has been an excellent resource. I'm posting for the first time (please go easy) We have a conservatory (south facing) with interlocking profile tiles. A cover flashing was applied on roof construction with no soaker or hidden gutter. The lead did not extend the required min of...

Hi, My Hotpoint integrated dishwasher has started beeping and flashing all it's lights whilst running. As far as I can tell it's still running during a cycle but has a pattern of beeping and flashing the lights. I've had a google to see what it could be but results only talk about 3 lights...

Hi - woodburner - stainless pipe through roof via lead flashing - has storm collar - ok for several years now (after some external sealing with grey lead sealant) though now leaking a bit in intense rain between the double wall pipe and the lead tube. (suspect through rain bouncing off roof...

My Mums house has a little lean-to with a Poly-carbonate roof which had a Flashing Tape seal. We hired a roofer to fit Lead flashing, this is the result, it's obviously messy, but I'm not sure it's even chased into the wall properly, the pitched part isn't stepped in, and there's a hole at one...

Hi All, Recently added a new single storey extension with a gable style roof that abuts the existing house wall. I took a gamble, and decided to have a stab at doing the step and cover flashing myself. I knew it was a risk. Now hlat the point of boarding it out, however I decided to do one...

I'm looking to replace the plastic roof on a large lean-to shed. The shed is against the garage and the roof is tucked in just below the slates on the garage roof. Doesn't look like enough room to get any flashing in there. The existing roof has somehow been bent up, but not sure how that was...

I had a new lean-to garage built two and a half years ago. It seemed to be a good job and I was very happy with it. (Only minor glitch I was aware of was that the roof has always ponded at the back, which is visible on the photo below but not related to the main problem). However, earlier...

I'm no expert of roofing, far from it infact, so can somebody please advise if this is correct as looks so amateurish! Thanks in advance :)

Hi Wonder if someone can give me some advice. We had a new flat roof installed last year and it looks a good job by a reputable company. We discovered a leak recently and they come to look at it and added some sealent over the existing seal. I'm a bit concerned this isn't the best remedy if the...

I'm planning on building a simple lean to that will stick out of the back of my shed. The plan is for it to be a wooden frame with a corrugated bitumen roof. Its just for keeping the rain off various things that I dont have space for in the shed. What I was wondering is how to do the flashing...

Ive had a quote to replace lead which is between the house and a flat fibreglass roof (which is also a fairly large balcony area). The original lead, I am told, was installed wrong, as it wasnt split in to sections to allow thermal expansion and contraction, so it has split. It also seems to...

Hi I am using Marley modern concrete tiles and my extension roof abuts the existing house wall so i'll need to install a flashing. Can a hidden soaker be used with a stepped flashing or does the flashing need to go on top of the tiles? I would prefer to use a hidden soaker although if that's...

I’m about to start work on converting and extending an old stone barn. Ground floor extension is due to be flashed into a round stone wall (external of turret style room) for a short section above the door (see picture). Surface of stonework is irregular and curved (see picture) which makes...

Hi, Recently discovered mould on the south facing wall of my house close to the party wall. It was hidden behind a cupboard so we didn't notice it developing. I'm not sure if this is from condensation or a leak. Can't see any obvious places for water to get in on the back wall. There is...

hi. Yesterday the builder finished the roof on our extension. I was slightly concerned to see these gaps at the nose of each tile as the flashing steps down the pitch. Potential for water ingress with rain/wind and insect entry?? Any advice would be greatly received. Many thanks.

Hey Folks! I am about to fit a new fibreglass roof and i've got the whole sequence down except this one piece. I've fitted lead flashings before and understand how they go in, but I'm looking at these fibreglass replacements and i'm filled with trepidation. I'm hoping someone can put me out...

Need galvanised flashing for bottom of garage door. Top picture shows what's needed. Bottom picture shows what was there and has been taken off. Taken off is 'Dexian 140' x 2200mm, but it's rotted. I've phoned every local supplier I can think of looking for this. I was helpfully told by one that...