Eave tray fitting problems

Question

If eave trays have been fitted by nailing them on top of the felt will this
a) cause any problems
b) if yes, what kind of problems
c) can these problems be rectified easily without incurring massive costs e.g. the need for more scaffolding etc

Many thanks

Karl · Accepted Answer

Eave trays should be fitted under the felt as they are designed as felt support trays for the fact over time the ends of the felt deteriorate so you need the eave trays to support the ends of the felt to stop it sagging inside the soffit and in future causing a leak.

Brandon · Answer

Hi Lesley. 
Yes the eave trays need to be installed underneath the felt unfortunately. 
If you would like to give me a call for some further advice please feel free. 
Kind regards 
Brandon

Mandy · Answer

Hi you don't nail them down they should be held in place by the bottom layer of roof tiles and as for scafolding sound extreme for installation of eve tray tbh

Jimmy · Answer

Ideally the eve trays should be fitted under any existing felt, as a way of ensuring any water entering the roof does not run under the trays.

Patrick · Answer

No, he is right to put nails in your eaves as it makes the roof even stronger and the tiles can't come loose.

Mark · Answer

B) If there on top of the felt then it's pointless having them because the water will still run under it they need to be under the felt so the water can run don't need scaffolding and it would probably take 30 mins per side

Patrick · Answer

They need to be fitted under the felt to make sure it doesn't cause a pocket where the water can get underneath and cause leaks or damp

Leon · Answer

If eps trays have been fixed on top of the felt then yes it can cause problems as the eps trays should be fitted underneath the felt as there there to prevent the felt from sagging and it gives you that extra protection as they should finish into the gutter. Yes they can be taken off and re fitted at a low cost as you can re use as long as you don’t damage them when taking them off. As for scaffold that’s down to the tradesman and whether he feels comfortable working off a ladder.

Mitch · Answer

The eaves trays should definitely always bit fitted under the felt or the water will run beneath them defeating the object of them. Extra scaffold price depends on the height of the building. 
Thanks, Mitch. 
Mbdenby roofing.

Chris · Answer

The eave trays should of been fitted under the felt this could cause leaks in the future

Eave tray fitting problems

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