Do timber fascia boards add structural strength to the roof

[padstar]

The roof is currently lined in timber which i have never seen before but was apparently common in the 20's/30's. I was thinking of having this removed whilst the tiles are off and then membrane, batten, tiles, re-point the chimneys, new leadwork, fascias, soffits and gutters

 

[Johnny Allround]

Nice property, are you renewing the tudor boards as well.?

 

[Johnny Allround]

Hi Padstar, are you renewing the tudor boards as well.?

 

[datarebal]

Clay plain tile .
Put in a notice to building control or get an independent. They will check insulation and advise to meet current requirements (or as near as possible)
Also a few little bits and bobs . It's worth paying for to get a sign off . You'll need if you sell .
In An ideal world get a roofer that can work with the roofline guys .. otherwise you could end up with he said this etc

 

[Mw Roofline]

Hi Padstar, are you renewing the tudor boards as well.?

If you renew the Tudor boards go to www.tudorboard.com and buy from them.

 

[padstar]

sorry for the delay.. Yes i will be replacing the tudor boards (they are in a bad state). I had planned to use the fake boards but want to see what they look like in person before i make that decision. Again reduced maintenance is the key but don't want to lose the look. Does anyone have any experience with tehse?

 

[padstar]

Clay plain tile? Sorry i am not sure what this means?

 

[Johnny Allround]

We use flat board all the time when we replace tudor boards. Much cheaper , looks the same from a distance.clay plain tile is what your roof has on it at present I presume. Are you planning to change this as well?

 

[padstar]

oh right yes they are. I want to replace with new but to match as close as possible the existing. I have had a few samples and Marley seem like they do an almost perfect match and they are reasonably priced being basic tiles.

I also want to remove the tiled section between the 2 bay windows and redo in pebble dash to match the rest of the house. Have never been a fan of these tiled panels and again it is not in the best of states.

 

[padstar]

If the tudor boards are replaced with timber, i will be for ever painting them which whilst doable is not ideal. Are they every few years?

 

[Johnny Allround]

You can insulate it at the same time.

 

[Johnny Allround]

Flat boards come in different finished colours. We mainly use black, or rosewood colours once there on no more painting.

 

[padstar]

Flat boards come in different finished colours. We mainly use black, or rosewood colours once there on no more painting.

Very interesting. Do you have a link to the supplier?

 

[Johnny Allround]

Gap, or euro cell. I have a photo of a job we did I’ll dig it out so you can see. Also kestrel do a range as well.

 

[datarebal]

Clay plain tile? Sorry i am not sure what this means?

It appears to be the current roof tile fwiw