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Hi All,
I have some worn out flashing that needs sorting out around a parapet upstand on a pitched roof. The parapet is felted and apparently in decent condition (according to the roofer). One quote suggested leaving the felt and existing flashing as is and cutting a chalk-line into the felt just above the old flashing, then placing new flashing over the old. Just wondering if that is considered generally acceptable and won't cause issues in the near future.
Another quote said they would remove/replace the felt, but the one who quoted the above says that risks damaging the masonry beneath and is not really necessary. Any thoughts on this?
On the opposite firewall parapet, we might need to re-render as water is getting in (it does not have felt). Do I need to worry about the "breathability" of the render/cement etc as the walls are solid brick?
Grateful for any advice. Am looking to get a good job rather than a quick/cheap one.
Thanks
I have some worn out flashing that needs sorting out around a parapet upstand on a pitched roof. The parapet is felted and apparently in decent condition (according to the roofer). One quote suggested leaving the felt and existing flashing as is and cutting a chalk-line into the felt just above the old flashing, then placing new flashing over the old. Just wondering if that is considered generally acceptable and won't cause issues in the near future.
Another quote said they would remove/replace the felt, but the one who quoted the above says that risks damaging the masonry beneath and is not really necessary. Any thoughts on this?
On the opposite firewall parapet, we might need to re-render as water is getting in (it does not have felt). Do I need to worry about the "breathability" of the render/cement etc as the walls are solid brick?
Grateful for any advice. Am looking to get a good job rather than a quick/cheap one.
Thanks
