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Leak from roof - slate tiles pitched roof
Anonymous user 01/03/2024 - 2.56 PM
Hello, during the heavy rain a couple of days ago I noticed a leak from the ceiling, coming from the loft of my terraced house. I looked through the loft hatch and noticed a few gaps (i can see daylight), although not directly above the wet patches on the ceiling. I wouldn’t want to do too much work to the roof as I am planning to do a loft convertion, hopefully within a year. What would be your advice to protect against leaks until the loft conversion? Many thanks Roberta
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Anonymous user
Ask a roofer to inspect and replace some damage slates because that's all it will be
Answered16 September 2021
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Empire fascias and gutters
Rating: 4.9 out of 5
With being able to see daylight, I'm assuming there is no felt? The daylight area might not actually be the cause of the problem if the slates/tiles have the correct lap and aren't damaged. Best option would be to ask a local roofer that provides free quotes and inspections and hope that they can locate the problem.
Answered17 September 2021
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Oxley Roofing
Rating: 5 out of 5
Contact a roofer to inspect the roof and replace damaged or missing slate.Also you may be able to see daylight as old slate roof don't usually have felt.
Answered28 September 2021
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Remove slats or tiles in areas where roof is leaking, replace damaged areas of felt with new breathable membrane and new battens refit existing tiles or slat only replace any broken
Answered28 September 2021
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Anonymous user
Contact your local roofer get them to examine the roof for you more than likely just be a slip tiles are broken tile
Answered7 October 2021
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