Roofing, Tiling & Slating

1185 topics in this forum

1. Patio rubber roof ventilation and cladding details

   By GirlWithMission, November 15, 2021
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   • GirlWithMission
   • November 17, 2021

2. Ventilaton of unused chimney breast

   By Bex, November 9, 2021
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   • Bex
   • November 10, 2021

3. Stepped cover flashing geometry, different for a 30 degree pitch?

   By epsilonGreedy, November 9, 2021
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   • joe90
   • November 9, 2021

4. Fit stepped flashing before all slates are fitted?

   By epsilonGreedy, November 8, 2021
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   • joe90
   • November 9, 2021

5. Gloves when handling lead flashing?

   By epsilonGreedy, November 8, 2021
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   • makie
   • November 9, 2021

6. Costs, Lead Times & Best Type of Metal Roof!

   By Cornish DIYer, November 9, 2021
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   • Cornish DIYer
   • November 9, 2021

7. Use shorter nails for the first natural slate eave course?

   By epsilonGreedy, November 4, 2021
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   • Roys
   • November 8, 2021

8. Roofing best practice, does anyone follow it?

   By epsilonGreedy, November 4, 2021
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   • David H
   • November 8, 2021

9. Nailing natural slate, how tight should the nails be?

   By epsilonGreedy, November 8, 2021
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   • Thorfun
   • November 8, 2021

10. Velux window installation

    By McCracken, November 4, 2021
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    • McCracken
    • November 5, 2021

11. 3mm natural slate spacing, why so large?

    By epsilonGreedy, November 4, 2021
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    • epsilonGreedy
    • November 4, 2021

12. Clay roof tile options?

    By shuff27, November 4, 2021
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    • shuff27
    • November 4, 2021

13. Has anyone incorporated concealed gutters into pitched roofs? 1 2

    By laurenco, January 9, 2019
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    • Patrick
    • November 3, 2021

14. Cover flashing on random stone wall

    By Coops, November 2, 2021
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    • Cpd
    • November 2, 2021

15. Box profile roof and insulation

    By joeirish, November 1, 2021
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    • saveasteading
    • November 2, 2021

16. No felt under the metal roof ?

    By Lee Ridley, October 16, 2021
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    • Iceverge
    • October 16, 2021

17. Recommended expansion gap between roof batten abutting a brick wall.

    By epsilonGreedy, October 14, 2021
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    • epsilonGreedy
    • October 14, 2021

18. Suggested Falls on a Valley

    By McCracken, October 12, 2021
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    • Dave Jones
    • October 13, 2021

19. Soffit fallen 1 2

    By Pocster, October 2, 2021
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    • Pocster
    • October 9, 2021

20. Wood glued over flat roof to build frame for pitched front roof - will this last?

    By thusha, October 2, 2021
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    • SteamyTea
    • October 7, 2021

21. Replacement for Dentil Slips - Dry Ridge

    By AE1, October 4, 2021
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    • AE1
    • October 6, 2021

22. Remove or Repair Chimney?

    By Ferdinand, October 6, 2021
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    • Carrerahill
    • October 6, 2021

23. Verge undercloacking

    By Nugs, October 4, 2021
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    • Nugs
    • October 5, 2021

24. Membrane (roofing felt) for under steel standing seam

    By DC5, October 3, 2021
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    • DC5
    • October 3, 2021

25. Roof level vent - 1810 single storey house

    By tvrulesme, October 3, 2021   

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    • 5 replies
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    • tvrulesme
    • October 3, 2021