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Yes, I have read that. Does it mean the flue will need to extend away so that the fumes don't enter into the roof cavity? This is all on the assumption that the roofer will do all the required work. Would it not be better for me to let the roofer "repair the roof" and then raise all these issues after the building inspector inspects the roof. I know this roofer is going to cut corners constantly with my job and I want someone else to do it ideally. He also said in court the only thing he was willing to do was to repair the flashings, as he feels that there is nothing else wrong with the roof and that it is "lovely." So I am almost certain he is going to refuse to do all the work.
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Hahaha that's the first time I've laughed in a while about this roof headache
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No he didn't. I copied everything from the plans and notes. If there is anything else I can do in the meantime, let me know and I'll get straight on it.
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I am almost certain the tile vents are needed. I will probably have to wait till monday to ring the architect. So what does this all mean then? The building inspector cannot pass the roof can he? Unfortunately at court the roofer knew more than me about what a roof should be, and lied saying the roof was fantastic and that he was going to put it on his website. The judge didnt have a clue how to do a roof so took everything he was saying as truth.
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I also found this link regarding the tiles. It talks about verge tiles. Should they have been used? http://www.forticrete.co.uk/media/336839/centurion_fixing.jpg
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I understand what you are saying about "fouling the windows" at the correct pitch. However, what would have stopped the roofer from making a continuous flat section along the length of the roof coming say, 50cm from the back wall. Effectively increasing the pitch of the roof and having a combination of a flat section and pitched roof. Basically like the flat sections around the window but on a bigger scale. I hope you understand what I mean. I cannot say how grateful I am for you help so far. From what I understand about the roof construction instructions, there must be vents at the edges of the roof (eaves) which they have filled in with concrete, and also under the soffit, along the entire length. Unfortunately I do not understand all the words. Is this building inspector pretty incompetent if he has not noticed all these flaws. You haven't even seen my roof in person and look at all the points you have raised. I am just worried this inspector could pass the flawed roof, making me liable to pay this company and having years of headache with this roof. I am feeling like I wish I had never started this extension in the first place.
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Hi sorry for the delay, The lead flashing at the back (e.g in the photo where the bathroom window is) the overlap on the lead flashing varies from 100mm to 150mm depending on the place. I have only checked two of the overlaps. The overlap on the tiles I could check was between 80mm and 100mm. (i checked three) The plans say this about the roof: Roof Insulation: Breather membrane draped over rafters, 270mm rockwool insulation quilt to be laid over and between ceiling joists. Roof construction: New roof tiles to match existing. Use a proprietary eaves vent system comprising 10mm wide continuous strip ventilator secured to the outer edge of the 9mm supalux soffit board, running the entire length of the roof eaves. Eaves duct ventilation trays to the rafters to restrain the insulation quilt. 10mm HR gutters and 63mm RWPS with 19mm SW fascia boards.
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The overlap is as the drawings say, 100mm
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I am taking the pictures now. Yes I hired different workers to do the various aspects of the job. That cannot mean the roofer can shift the blame to others can it?
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I'm making a list and i'll do it all tomorrow
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Standard white plaster
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Yes I rang them months ago when this whole thing kicked off and they only provided me with that email confirming the windows cannot be installed at less than 15 degrees. They would not do a visit. When you said for me to take pictures of the verges, do you mean the gable ends? I am not so up to speed with all the terminology, sorry.
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I will dig out the plans tomorrow morning and get back to you. Thank you so much for your help so far. I really appreciate this. I cannot believe the inspector has not noticed all these things
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Yes, i should have been more specific near where the black drain pipe is. It was an extension done by the previous owner and extends further than the rest of the you
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Yes the architect provided drawings for every aspect of my extension. I will try and get a closeup of the lead in the morning. If not then the afternoon. I am not sure if I mentioned this but the roof was leaking where the lead flashing meets the wall of the house in the far corner (the part where the house comes out slightly). Then all of a sudden the leaking stopped in that place. Nothing was changed and I have no idea why the leak stopped. The building inspector initially said vents needed to be there but said nothing when the roof was done without them.
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The judge did see lots of photos. he asked the roofer if he thought anything was wrong with what was shown in the photos one by one. The roofer said they were all fine and nothing was wrong. The judge seemed to take his word for it. I am sure if I had paid the expert witness then things may have gone more my way, but I couldn't risk losing 700 pounds if I lost against this roofer.
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The ceiling is vaulted inside. I hope those pictures show what you want to see. Let me know if you want any other specific areas and I'll take the pictures tomorrow.
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I thought you meant if the company provided the calculations. I hired an architect who provided all the measurements and specifications which was accepted by building control
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The sketch was all I was provided with, along with a written contract. I don't think there are any vents at all. I can take pictures and upload them here if it will make things a bit easier? I can do that tomorrow afternoon.
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the contract was supplied with a drawing which states all materials to manufacturer specifications. The drawing just showed that there would be flat sections around the windows. There was nothing specifying the length or size of flashings or vent tiles. I am unsure if vent tiles have been installed I purchases the windows and flashings and they are not rated to less than 15 degrees. I should be getting the courts deicision shortly and I will upload it when I get it. Shall I allow this roofer to "repair" the roof now or shall I wait? If you look back to the first few pages of this thread I uploaded the contract drawing
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Thank you for your reply it has been really helpful. I called around other building control companies and they informed me that they would only pass my roof if an engineer had developed a way to prevent the risk of water ingress. I.E they made a workaround. Unfortunately they would not send me anything in writing. This roofer provided no way in which he would do anything different which I am not happy with. I thought about the same point regarding the insurance. They are always looking for ways to get out of paying and I wonder why they would want to insure such a risky roof. I have no experience of insurance backed guarantees. Am I right to assume that this would be a lump sum paid upfront which would have terms and conditions along with an excess and exemptions.(somewhat like a regular insurance policy)
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