Seeing daylight through our roof...

[swissbob]

I was up in the loft and realised that I can see daylight, which I assume it not a good sign

The problem is that the lining behind the tiles has rotted away in areas, leaving the back of the tiles exposed, and hence some gaps which are letting a draught in.

Picture here:
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Is there an easy way to cover this, and should I be putting some insulation on the inside too?

Thanks.

 

[noseall]

your loft was fitted with only lining paper prior to batten & tile.

not uncommon - was used as a cheap alternative to torching or felt, only useless.

a drafty loft is a healthy loft.

you already have insulation at ceiling level.

i would leave well alone or go the whole hog and strip the tiles, re-felt batten and tile.

 

[swissbob]

So it isn't a problem as long as it isn't leaking?

 

[datarebal]

Apart from extra dust..as long as its not leaking then forget it .
It is not uncommon to see some daylight glow, usually looking down the rake of the roof..

 

[SurreyRoofingEstimator]

We call it `reflected light' which is basically all it is, if you're not getting water in don't worry, as has been said, you have a roof that is able to breathe quite nicely so you don't even have to worry about condensation

 

[swissbob]

Thanks for the advice everyone. Great forum.

 

[Brigadier]

Agreed on the "draughty loft is a good loft" principle. I have problems with condensation in my loft, so a good brreze through would be welcome. Airbricks in to gable end is my next project...