David paul

Hi, new roof 2 years ,and rather than capping each individual tile the roofer put one continuous plastic strip over edge of end tiles.i have seen this many times but get the feeling it’s a cheaper option , should I be aware to any problems .thanks

Well in 30 years I’ll be 92so alive or dead I don’t suppose I’ll care very much.Thanks all.👍🏻

Thanks ,MikeGrahamT21.Your absolutely right apart from the glass everything that is visible looks in fairly good shape.will it see me out that’s the question 😁

I should add that potentially the window needs to last another 30 years.

It will. be the same size .my concern is that it’s approximately 30 years old (no issues as yet)but I’m at an age where I don’t want any hassle as I get older. Although you guessed right the glass has gone

Hi all,I am thinking of replacing an old velux window in the attic space and a friend has mentioned Farko,the builder who is putting the window for me isn’t sure any recommendations.thanks

ChrisinKent , I am interested in your post as I had Silestone Matt finish fitted 18 months ago and I find in a certain light I see Smokey marks ,I rang Silestone but they couldn’t help any ideas ?

Extra info if relevant.new gutters and facia boards 15 years ago .thanks

Thanks joe90, sorry to ask another but when I had new roof 2years ago no eaves support trays were fitted,would you recommend installing (bungalow built around 1965)

Final question,with taught membrane and no eaves support tray(although the membrane does reach a little further into guttering)what will be the signs of problems and scottishjohn how did you know about rot at lower corners?. The bungalow is about 50 years of age and had material like bitumen as a membrane with no support eaves tray(I guess that is a new addition)I never had any problems apart from tearing I of membrane

Hi flumpery,thanks for your reply and attachment. Strangely enough I have just come in after checking out a new roof (no tiles as yet) in the next street,the membrane looks much better quality and also I’ve noticed my builders didn’t bother with a tray .so my anxiety levels are pretty high.i am in west wales on the coast so no darling boards fitted.I’m sure I should have got reputable builders(I thought they were as they get a lot of work from local council authority)but I guess Theo is a reason with cost to that)

Thanks Joe and all,I have to put it out of my mind and stop overthinking. It is what it is now unfortunately.Thanks and regards.

Thanks Joe 90. 20years well better than 10 I guess(life and learn BUTi should have done that already 😁at my age) do you envisage problems and if so how will they show ?Thanks

Hi steamytea,unfortunately after 2 years I can’t remember the make.my concern is the council always go for lowest cost when farming work out so I can’t imagine it’s top spec(which is worrying) as they obviously use the same brand on their private work..The other concern sub contractors for councils don’t I think have particular care. I should have gone for a private local company.After 2 years I’m hopeful that any faults after 2 years would have surfaced but I’m not confident. any thoughts Joe90 and others please .Thanks from a complete novice

Hi All, I had a new roof installed (2 years) and am concerned that the breathable membrane is very taught.The company that did the roof do a lot of work for the local council and i considered that a good sign (I’m now not so sure)anyhow after getting a little suspicious after watching their work practices I got concerned.I know little on such matters but overheard remarks and cowboys was mentioned.how will I know if the membrane has been fitted correctly and over what time span(can I rest easy after 2 years.)60pcof the roof was boarded before I bought the property.Thanks for your help