Roofing

Bonding gutter with uneven roof heights?

Anonymous user 09/03/2024 - 3.04 PM

I've just had my slate roof replaced, using reclaimed slate from the original. It's mid-terraced and the edges don't meet the neighbouring roofs neatly any more, because the original battens are thinner than modern standards. My roofer said he removed some of the brick to get it more level and the slates are securely screwed on, but it still looks a bit alarming! Should I be concerned? When the building control inspector came out to check the insulation, he said that a valley gutter (that's what I thought he said) would have been a better choice. I've asked my roofer and he's offered to fit a bonding gutter. Is that the same thing and will it work if both sides aren't level with each other? He's advised 'both sides would swoop up to a point where they meet each other due to the difference in height of the battens and the bonding gutters getting installed and on top of the battens further increasing both sides'.