Archive for the 2014 News Category

When this property was built the dry verge covers were secured with ordinary nails which has caused them to work themselves loose in the wind. Some were not even nailed. As per the manufacturer’s instructions we have taken them all off & re-secured them using 60mm twin thread galvanised screws

Clearance of cast iron gutters followed by priming & sealing the joints

Installation of GRP top coat containing U.V. reflective protection.

Installation of new Sterling OSB board, GRP drip edge trims & new GRP deck.

Preparing the deck by removing the old failed green mineral to get a more even surface

Roof overhaul. Repairs to under felt using breathable membrane underlay, lifting & re-bedding ridge & hip tiles. Replacing broken/damaged roof tiles. Installation of new UPVC cladding, fascia & trims to cheek & face of dormer. Sealing failed bitumen flat dormer roof deck using GRP. Chimney stack rendering.

When this roof was installed the under felt at the back of the dormer was installed behind the top lead flashings at the cheeks causing water ingress. It was also installed over the bottom lath batten creating a natural pooling area for the rain water, the white tide marks can clearly be seen in the photos. Consequently the under felt has aged quickly & failed

Lifting & re-bedding the ridge tiles, re-pointing the lead valleys & fascia/soffit painted

Commercial roof maintenance & repairs