I've been replacing broken hardrow tiles, but have just discovered that each tile iv'e replaced mustv'e been broken for years.
the water ingress has softened the batten to some extent (about 1 3rd. of the wood's thickness) where the tile has failed.
I've replaced 50 tiles so far.
Seeing as there's about another 50 tiles that need replacing, should I make temp. repairs using squares of underfelt, and start saving for a new roof? or plod on with replacing tiles?
I realise I can replace the battens but is a big job for me, given the number of areas that need fixing(50 and counting) where the battens have been effected by water.
The roof is nearly 50 years old now.
any thoughts o this matter would be appreciated.
the water ingress has softened the batten to some extent (about 1 3rd. of the wood's thickness) where the tile has failed.
I've replaced 50 tiles so far.
Seeing as there's about another 50 tiles that need replacing, should I make temp. repairs using squares of underfelt, and start saving for a new roof? or plod on with replacing tiles?
I realise I can replace the battens but is a big job for me, given the number of areas that need fixing(50 and counting) where the battens have been effected by water.
The roof is nearly 50 years old now.
any thoughts o this matter would be appreciated.