My partner had a roofing job done on a joint freehold flat in 2016; a late victorian mid-terrace in London, to replace the original slate.
At the time, they were using aluminium nails, although the spec. asked for copper.
A few years down the line, and a tile has detached and is sitting in the gutter. I haven't been able yet to find what caused the problem, whether the tile failed or the nails.
The original 'roofer' who did this work is not proving very good at returning calls, or talking about fixing the problem.
A question for roofers then: Are aluminium nails a no-no on slate roofs for a decent lifespan? What redress do we have on work done four years ago, if it turns out to be aluminium nails failing, and the spec. calls for copper?
Thanks in advance.
At the time, they were using aluminium nails, although the spec. asked for copper.
A few years down the line, and a tile has detached and is sitting in the gutter. I haven't been able yet to find what caused the problem, whether the tile failed or the nails.
The original 'roofer' who did this work is not proving very good at returning calls, or talking about fixing the problem.
A question for roofers then: Are aluminium nails a no-no on slate roofs for a decent lifespan? What redress do we have on work done four years ago, if it turns out to be aluminium nails failing, and the spec. calls for copper?
Thanks in advance.