Things to do when roof is stripped

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We are having our roof replaced next week - Strip tiles, felt, batons, and replace all.

Is there anything I should consider doing whilst the scaffold is up and the roof is bare? All I have so far is check the insulation fitment around the eaves.

Seems an ideal opportunity to do... something, I just cannot quite work out what!

Cheers
Tim
 
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Insulation , chimney pointing , fascia soffit and gutter condition. Refix all rafters . Check plate for wood worm and the like . Treat as need be
Get that disused water tank out of loft ...
 
Thanks for the suggestions. Fortunately I insulated last year (old 70mm vermiculite, then 300mm earthwool, and lay a nice big floor deck.

No chimney, removed that a while back. Will make a point of checking for woodworm and suchlike. Also remove the old TV arial and a boiler flue pipe (asbestos free). And clear out gutters and give them a proper clean whilst they are easily accessible - good point.

What do you mean @datarebal about refixing all rafters? Add screws / nails to the existing birdsmouth joints?

Thanks all
 
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Simply that , either re nail or screw rafter feet to plate, and at the ridge and any purlin.
Good practice often not done.
 
As Data suggests a small ish bucket of 5 or 6 inch galvanised nails and re-nail all the timber work with fresh nails
 
everywhere in Jersey is near the sea. Stainless or bronze nails are correct. Not galvanised.
 
Stainless are usually used into oak, Silicon Bronze into Cedar...
Its to do with type of timber more than anything else England is an island
 
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