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Leaking Roof
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I have a mansard roof, which extends down to the top of the ground floor. It has started leaking, so i have decided to replace it. I'm looking for some advice regarding how much of the roof should be replaced to avoid leeks in the next few decades. I'm hoping that i can just get away with replacing the top, flatter section (this is the part that is leaking) but i would be willing to have the whole roof done if the horizontal parts are likely to start leaking.
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For more on marking an answer as the "Best Answer", please visit our FAQ.I imagine that the top, flatter section is also tile-hung? This shouldn't normally be a problem since any missing tiles should be readily apparent.
Assuming all the tiles are in place, there are two main possibilities. Perhaps there are one or two cracked tiles. If so, then they are easily replaced.
The other possibility is that, because the pitch is very slow here, strong winds could be blowing rain up under the tiles. In that case, it's a simple job to remove the tiles and battens... then re-fit the tiles with new battens... over new breathable felt.
As for the steep section, I agree with Togo about the vertical window soakers. It all depends on exactly where the water is coming in.
Assuming all the tiles are in place, there are two main possibilities. Perhaps there are one or two cracked tiles. If so, then they are easily replaced.
The other possibility is that, because the pitch is very slow here, strong winds could be blowing rain up under the tiles. In that case, it's a simple job to remove the tiles and battens... then re-fit the tiles with new battens... over new breathable felt.
As for the steep section, I agree with Togo about the vertical window soakers. It all depends on exactly where the water is coming in.
lol @ zacs master.
I spoke to a couple of roofers today who are going to come and have a proper look later on in the week, but they both think it is just the seal around the flue for my log burner that needs replacing, which is brilliant news.
I have read that the maximum life span of a roof is 50 years, as mine is 60 -70 years old, does anyone think that this will be the start of problems with it? I have just put my house on the market and i am seriously considering replacing the whole roof as i don't want buyers to be put off by the fact that this problem could be the start of many.
I spoke to a couple of roofers today who are going to come and have a proper look later on in the week, but they both think it is just the seal around the flue for my log burner that needs replacing, which is brilliant news.
I have read that the maximum life span of a roof is 50 years, as mine is 60 -70 years old, does anyone think that this will be the start of problems with it? I have just put my house on the market and i am seriously considering replacing the whole roof as i don't want buyers to be put off by the fact that this problem could be the start of many.