Hi all, I'm looking for advice for an elderly neighbour and any knowledge would be greatly appreciated...a new flat roof has completely blown off. Winds have been high but here in Scotland we get it every year and the previous roof lasted 20 years....anyway, the roof...
The house is 1850 stone cottage with 11inch joists and flat roof. A warm roof was laid directly on top of the pre-existing roof and consisted of 100mm foam (randomly adhered with tar 'blobs') overlaid with 2 felt layers.
The whole lot was framed with 2 by 4 and nailed to the existing roof with wire nails spaced every 4 foot or so...which seems inadequate, but I'm not aware of the UK standards...
Any help would be much appreciated as the contractor has come back and said that it's not his fault Our neighbour is a widow and totally confused and stressed...
Thanks in advance!
The house is 1850 stone cottage with 11inch joists and flat roof. A warm roof was laid directly on top of the pre-existing roof and consisted of 100mm foam (randomly adhered with tar 'blobs') overlaid with 2 felt layers.
The whole lot was framed with 2 by 4 and nailed to the existing roof with wire nails spaced every 4 foot or so...which seems inadequate, but I'm not aware of the UK standards...
Any help would be much appreciated as the contractor has come back and said that it's not his fault Our neighbour is a widow and totally confused and stressed...
Thanks in advance!