joe90

Brilliant, thanks Gus.

Just looking back at the pics and there are two down pipes above that end of guttering so a large area of roof water into a small area at the end of that gutter, I would suggest too much. In fact all the roof above that arrowed line ends up at that gutter end. Add to that the downpipe from that lower gutter appears to be at the opposite end, the lower gutter may be overflowing as it carries all the water from the roof that’s visible 🤷‍♂️

I don’t know, I didn’t instal it but I believe the noise is simply wind blowing over the top, like blowing over the top of a bottle, I was hoping a swivel top means the wind turns the top around so it’s always pointing down wind.

I don’t know about the sums but this made sense… includes natural gas-fired steam boilers to guarantee continuous operation when there is low sunlight or during cloudy days.

Very much so, get legal with this any other action will achieve nothing in my opinion. From what you have said above you have all the proof you need. Try not to stress about this, no one is dying and life is too short. Imagine how you will feel when you win your day in court. (Keep us informed) 👍

+1 👍 Would still require all tiles coming off. I would strip a section from gutter say 4 tiles up just to see what’s there for the second opinion to see, and some pics here for us to chip in as well.

Sorry bud, gas fire in use otherwise I would seal it up. I was thinking of those swively tops that always point downwind, trouble is you don’t know how good they are (or not) till you try one hence this thread.

Ah, that was not evident from your original photo. I do wonder if the eaves trays and felt have been installed properly, a problem with minimum slope is with the kick up of bottom row of tiles can leave the felt creating a puddle next to the guttering. however if the tiles have a minimum slope of 35’ and yours is installed at 25’ someone is very much at fault, I am surprised that a roofer with decades of experience could make such a school boy error..

Also that down pipe will be discharging even more water at that end, depends how big the roof above that downpipe is.

I think you mean minimum pitch. The minimum roof pitch for handmade clay tiles is usually 35°, but it can vary depending on the type of tile: personally (from the photos) the problem only exists at the far left side and I notice that the felt tray (plastic sticking out into the guttering) is short of the roof, it should continue further left to the edge of the tiles. Also I think the guttering is a bit short, if it were a couple of inches longer it would catch water off that lead which I don’t believe it’s doing at the moment. If it were me I would angle grind into the mortar between tiles at the far left and insert a short length of eaves tray right up to the edge of the tiles, also I would extend the guttering a few inches longer . If you don’t want to do this get your roofer to do it, far cheaper than getting into claims (and best of luck claiming of NHBC). minimum slope is to stop wind driven rain being blown back under the tiles but the felt/membrane and eaves tray should still catch this.

Welcome to THE build and renovation forum, we love to hear and see pics of projects and lots of helpful info here from folk that have “been there, done that”. There is no such thing as a silly question, silly is not asking. We all started somewhere (decades ago in my case).

I had my own JCB 3CX and even taught myself how to drive it, yes common sense and erring on the side of caution needs to be applied. My mate was a health and safety officer (OTT) and when he came to my site was horrified with my approach. p.s. it was the best toy a person can have, I loved it

Great, at least you have peace of mind which is invaluable 👍

My daughter has just moved into her first house and has a gas fire in the lounge, I was just there and it’s very windy outside and the noise in the lounge from this wind across the chimney is loud. Can anyone recommend a chimney pot top to reduce this noise please.

Why not cut out say 100mm of that damaged cable and temporarily connect using a junction box (you seem to have slack if you cut the corner) if the tripping still occurs you have proved this damage was not causing the problem.

@ProDave was simply pointing out legislation regarding fences on a drive next to a road. So you want a fence 1.6-1.7 m tall? If that is a party wall the fence would need to be on your drive (your property) unless you agree with the neighbour it goes on the wall but would not require planning permission.

I would agree but not having built in timber frame I don’t know how timber walls and roof are connected which is why I suggested contacting the supplier for confirmation of their requirements.

As you said above, check with the supplier what should be there and add stuff if it makes you feel more comfortable. I have never built timber frame so strapping may be not necessary.

So when are you converting your MGB to Electric 🤷‍♂️. Just joking (. It would be sacrilege) my kit car does 28MPG if I am lucky but i do about 500 miles a year at most and every one with a broad grin on my face. My main car is diesel but changing it will create even more CO2 emissions (plus I cant afford an EV).

The wall plates I was referring too would be at eaves height which you don’t have (again on Blockwork which you don’t have,!!)

Maybe but best to check as you have done. Ah didn’t realise it was timber frame (note to self “don’t make assumptions”) on the other hand over engineering cant do any harm (I tend to over engineer but gives me piece of mind).

She is the ultimate stocking filler. 👀

But not us build hubbers eh?

I don’t believe you do need planning for what is in effect a garden fence (up to 2m) but lower where it meets the road so vision pulling out is not compromised. You need to check covenants for your estate/house just in case

Yes, if it were me I would use 600mm strap (300mm down each side on every rafter yes nails in rafter ends into each other and/or glulam. regarding the straps i would put one vertically strapping the glulam down the wall and even into that lintel. Another two each down the wall just outside the lintel area. You have not mentioned the wall plate at the eaves but these too should have wall straps. note, I am not a SE but have done many jobs like this in the past. just found this…… Building regulations require restraint straps to be used in certain situations, including: Spacing: Restraint straps should be no more than 2 meters apart for dwellings up to 3 stories, and no more than 1.25 meters apart for dwellings over 3 stories. Location: Restraint straps should be provided on one side of the wall, unless the design requires strapping on both sides. Attachment: Restraint straps should be fixed across at least three ceiling joists. Length: Vertical strapping should be at least 1 meter long. Wall plates: Holding-down straps should be at least 1 meter long with a cross section of 30mm x 2.5mm. They should be spaced at a maximum of 2 meter centers.