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Roofing

I can see daylight in my attic

Anonymous user 15/03/2024 - 2.47 PM

I can see daylight in my attic. It's a new built 2 bed terrace tilled roof. The house was build June 2018. Day light can be seen at the join between my house and my neighbours. We are on a slight incline so my roof is slightly higher than my neighbours. Is this normal for a new build?

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4 Answers

Anonymous user

No this isnt normal there should never be day light
Answered25 April 2019
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BRG Building

Rating: 4.6 out of 5
Bude
Hi Missbp. Im afraid thats not right at all. There should be no daylight what so ever coming into your attic space. I can't imagine its really bad, but I don't know exactly where the light is coming in, but it might be coming in underneath the soffit board. Which ideally needs sealing up to prevent any moisture or rain driving in as it could cause damage in loft area. I hope this helps, please fell free to explain in more detail to where the lights coming in and I can help more
Answered25 April 2019
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Anonymous user

Hi there you should never see day light coming through your roof this will cause u problems in the future with damp needs looking at hope this helps.Direct property maintenance
Answered27 April 2019
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Roger Connolly Architect

Rating: 5 out of 5
Bury St Edmunds
That would be a breach of fire regulations. If it is a new house, under 10 years old, it will have an NHBC warranty which should cover the cost of rectifying it.
Answered19 May 2019
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