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Can I lift a neighbours tile in order to repair our joint roof
We share a concrete tile roof with our neighbour with the boundary running between rafters on each of the properties. We suspected one of the rafters on our side was rotten and had our roof stripped down to find the extend of the damage, get it repaired and replace the tiles. We did advise the neighbour that the work was going to be carried out. However in order to replace the batons the contractor also removed a line of the neighbours tiles. The work was finished, everything replaced and no damage caused. I apologised for not informing their tiles would be lifted as I wasn't aware they would but the neighbour insists we shouldn't have touched their tiles and wants us to accept liability for any roof repairs they may need in the future. Was my contractor correct in what they did and was I obliged to give more notice I did?
Peeling paint on guttering
Hello, we had a section of wooden guttering replaced in January 2022. The paint or whatever was used as a covering, is now peeling along a metre or so. Should wooden guttering need undercoating? A year seems far too soon for this to happen.
Best garage roof replacement material?
Looking to replace ours soon and there’s a lot of options out there. Felt, rubber, sheets? What do you recommend?
What’s the best material for a flat roof in the UK?
Anyone had good (or bad) experiences with GRP, EPDM or torch-on felt?
Roofing during Covid
What steps are roofers taking nowadays given the covid-19 pandemic? How can I accommodate for this?
Different roof windows?
What distinguishes sky windows, roof windows and skylights from one another?
How do I get a guarantee certificate for a new roof?
Our roof was replaced in the spring and the roofer keeps promising the guarantee paperwork but nothing ever turns up. We're hoping to sell next year. Is there a certificate he should have registered somewhere?
How often should gutters be cleaned
I have read some guides online that suggest this is done twice a year, but is this really necessary? I'm a new homeowner and I don't want to waste money if I can push it longer than that
Hole in roof valley lead
While painting our house, we've noticed there's a hole in the lead flashing on the valley of the roof. Can it be patched or does it need taking out and replacing?
recommended types of soffits and fascias for durability
There are multiple issues with the soffits and fascias on my roof and I figure it's time to replace them. What is the best type of soffits and fascias I should purchase based on durability?
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