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Timber for roof shingles
How long does the timber below roof shingles tend to last? Does it depend on the type of wood? And if so, could you give me an idea of what applies to each option? What are the pros and cons of each type of underlaying timber for roof shingles? Thanks for your time!
Cement instead of lead flashing around chimney
There's no lead flashing around my chimney, just cement. Is this OK? I haven't noticed any problems, but I thought all joins/edges had lead flashing.
Semi detached roof
I live in a semi detached house. My neighbour recently got their half of the roof retiled. Their roofer has tiled their half up to the boundary of our property, leaving a couple inch gap and a partition strip fully on my side. Surely this can't be right. What is the correct way for the joint between the semis to be done? I'm assuming it was done this way as it was easier to remove full tiles but that's not my problem.
Roof insulation boards
What's the best type of roof insulation boards to use? Is thicker always better?
How often should you maintain your roof?
What should we be doing to help our roof last as long as possible? I've asked family and friends and I'm even more confused than when I started as everyone has different ideas! But what do actual roofers recommend?
Does location affect roof construction?
Does where you live affect the feasibility of a given roofing design or/and material option?
Fine sooty debris
I have had a fall of fine sooty debris from the roof on to the loft floor. The fall covered an area of approximately 1.5 metre diameter. What might the potential cause be and what solutions might be appropriate?
Streaky black stains on roof
How do you get rid of black stains that are streaked along a roof? Is this an easy issue to solve DIY or am I best hiring a professional? Are there any products in particular that I should use? Cheers in advance.
Anyone used roof coating that actually works?
My roof has seen better days and someone told me about roof coatings that stop moss growing and prevent leaks? Is this worth it? How much would it cost for normal semi?
What is the standard pitch of a garage roof?
We're having a new garage built and the builder has asked if we want a standard pitch. What angle do most garage roofs sit at, and does it affect what roofing materials you can use?
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