• Looking for a smarter way to manage your heating this winter? We’ve been testing the new Aqara Radiator Thermostat W600 to see how quiet, accurate and easy it is to use around the home. Click here read our review.

Is this flashing OK?

Joined
13 Sep 2014
Messages
1
Reaction score
0
Location
London
Country
United Kingdom
Hi all, can anyone advise? I've just had a new roof on the rear addition of my house, and I'm not sure if the flashing is OK. The work was done by a specialist roofer.

Please forgive my ignorance but I have no experience of roofing jobs. As you can see in the pictures (here if they haven't uploaded to the message: http://www.diynot.com/network/PeterWeyland/albums/
) the flashing does not overlap the tiles, something I've never seen before. Behind the lead are sections of (I assume) stainless steel right-angle, which have been laid along the length of the roof at the point where it meets the wall. The right-angles extend under the tiles. Is this normal / acceptable?

I'm also concerned that he hasn't cemented the lead flashing in, but has used a grey mastic, visible in the picture.

Any views on this would be gratefully received. I haven't paid the roofer yet.

Many thanks
 
He's cut the lead in at angle which follows the roof pitch. On brickwork this is usually done with individual pices of lead, each cut horizontally into a mortar joint. (But is ok)
The lead doesn't overlap the "tiles" on a slate roof. Lead soakers are placed between the layers of slate, and turned up the wall behind the cover flashing.
The grey mastic is lead sealant, this is preferred over pointing with mortar.
So, yes, all is good IMO
 
Whilst it isn't exactly 'traditional' in appearance or technique, it's done so really the only question is: does it leak? If the answer is 'no' then it's ok.
 

If you need to find a tradesperson to get your job done, please try our local search below, or if you are doing it yourself you can find suppliers local to you.

Select the supplier or trade you require, enter your location to begin your search.


Are you a trade or supplier? You can create your listing free at DIYnot Local

 
Back
Top