Roofing problem

[dave2314]

Hi,
The local council have undergone a project to re-felt, batten and tile all of the roofs of the council houses on my road. I live in a middle terrace between two council properties. They have replaced the original batten with batten about 10mm - 15mm thicker, this means that I now have wonky tiles and gaps under the tiles on the joins on both sides where my roof meets the new roofs. When i spoke to the council about this they were quite unhelpful and in a round about way told me to put up and shut up which I assured them would not happen. I just wondered what the likely hood of getting water penetration because of these gaps and are the council allowed to make alterations to there properties that effect my house be it structurally of visually?

Thanks in advance
Dave

 

[noseall]

Having wonky tiles does not necessarily mean water penetration. I have seen some REALLY wonky tiles that are watertight. So long as the bonding on the tiles offers adequate lap then there is no reason water should penetrate, particularly if the roof is plain tiles then the steepness will work in your favour.

However ill fitting tiles are easier to dislodge if there are any strong winds. Steepness in this instance will work against you.

I am wondering why the roofers never fitted a dry valley gutter at the join as to delineate the different roofs?

I bet they never offered to do yours either.

 

[catlad]

The old batons will not meet current building reg's so will be thicker hence the discrepancy, plus the council don't think to hard. you could get your roof done then it would solve the problem.

 

[noseall]

The old batons will not meet current building reg's so will be thicker hence the discrepancy,

Only if the existing roof rafter spacings are at 600mm which is unlikely for an older terrace.

19mm battens are acceptable for 450mm spaced rafters using plains.