Is this right? (Gap in dry verges) (Ed.)

[shabbaranks]

Hi guys
We've just had all our soffits/fascias/dry verge replaced and today I noticed a gap between the two parts of dry verge as in the picture - firstly is this correct or would you useually have another piece running all the way? My only thoughts is as the water runs down the roof it's going to run straight off the end?

Thanks

 

[diy_fun_uk]

Note, I'm not a roofer.

Do you have any pics of how that area looked prior to the new works being carried out to determine how drainage was managed? Have the roofers finished? Maybe they've still got something to do in that area?

Re the tile edges running down the middle of the image. Is that the finished result i.e. is that the top of the end caps we're seeing? If yes, the finished job looks a bit pants tbh. Or do they still have plastic covers to attach over the ends?

 

[^woody^]

Looks that that's a valley and there is no way the water from that valley to go anywhere but down the fascia - unless a gutter and downpipe is to be fitted.

 

[shabbaranks]

Hi

The jobs finished as they left Friday (obviously I've not noticed since) I'm looking at the neighbours who haven't had theirs done (all built the same etc) and some have simular but it looks like the gap isn't as big (will have a proper look when they are out).

But I was thinking if the dry verge was there it might direct the water to run all the way down which is then picked up by the gutter.

Another thing I have noticed is they haven't put any dry verge caps in. Looking around other houses don't seem to have them but when me and a mate did the extension (back part of the house) we put them in to stop birds getting in etc.

I don't want to be one of those moaning customers or someone to tell someone else how to do their job. But when we pay out a lot of money we want the job done right.

 

[diy_fun_uk]

Hi

The jobs finished as they left Friday (obviously I've not noticed since) I'm looking at the neighbours who haven't had theirs done (all built the same etc) and some have simular but it looks like the gap isn't as big (will have a proper look when they are out).

But I was thinking if the dry verge was there it might direct the water to run all the way down which is then picked up by the gutter.

Another thing I have noticed is they haven't put any dry verge caps in. Looking around other houses don't seem to have them but when me and a mate did the extension (back part of the house) we put them in to stop birds getting in etc.

I don't want to be one of those moaning customers or someone to tell someone else how to do their job. But when we pay out a lot of money we want the job done right.

If you go on Google street view you might be able to see how the neighbours houses look without it being obvious. You can take screen shots and post them here to show how one or two other houses look at that section. It certainly looks as though water will simply drip/pour straight over that edge. I'm not sure if something can be done e.g. with a bit of formed lead at that section to direct water onto the tiles beside the dormer and down that section of roof. However the word bodge springs to mind.

I still say the end caps aren't great. Look at the 5th one from the bottom. The end tiles certainly appear to be straight enough so not sure why the caps aren't. It almost looks like they've just installed them over any existing moss, which might be exacerbating the issue. I'd be interested to see a side view of the end caps as well and a shot from the window behind the scaffolding.

 

[shabbaranks]

Great thinking... Looked on Google especially 2 doors down who had their fascias done not long ago and they've done what I'd expect just finished it with some trimmed dry verge just so there's no gap.

 

[diy_fun_uk]

Great thinking... Looked on Google especially 2 doors down who had their fascias done not long ago and they've done what I'd expect just finished it with some trimmed dry verge just so there's no gap.

It would be better to see it face on but I appreciate not always possible with street view.

I still reckon even with additional trimming, water will still find its way through. Although the image isn't clear, it looks as though there might be a run of lead or something to direct water from that valley onto the tiles beside the dormer as per my earlier post. I don't see anything obviously like that in your newly done roof.

 

[catlad]

Wait till it rains is my advice.

 

[diy_fun_uk]

OP, let us know the outcome of this, I'd be interested to know

 

[shabbaranks]

Yeh sorry I've had my hands full lately. Will get a picture from the window uploaded. My plan was also get the scaffolding removed and see if the water runs down and collects by the garage which is directly underneath this point.

 

[shabbaranks]

Quick update as we've had some rain - boooooo. So the water ran down over what led they've put in and dripping down. No good so I've asked for them to come back and have a look

 

[diy_fun_uk]

Quick update as we've had some rain - boooooo. So the water ran down over what led they've put in and dripping down. No good so I've asked for them to come back and have a look

Not so good. I'm no roofer but surely they could just put some lead at that area to channel water onto the bit of roof beside the dormer? Although you can't see it fully because of the angle, the pic of your neighbours from Google suggests this is maybe the way it was.

Again, let us know what the fix is