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  • Making my 2x2m, flat shed's roof waterproof

    Dear experts, Lots of water enters into my shed. I think, I would need to cover it with something waterproof material but I need help what would be the easiest and quicker ways to cover it. Please advise me on this. Many thanks!

    Asked by Monika on 24th Nov 2025
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    Flashing around chimney

    Is it good practice to fit step and cover flashing to go over plain profile tiles (Terreal clay) rather than use traditional method using soakers and flashing not showing over tile?

    Asked by Laura on 30th Nov 2020
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    Roof mastic/sealant

    A roofer came and fixed a leak in our roof. Afterwards the roof was still leaking. He came back out and re-tiled a section. We were out at the time and when we got back he had covered the roof with a sticky, black paint/tar like sealant. Any idea if this is standard practise or is it a sign of a botched job and something we should be concerned about? Thanks for any helo

    Asked by Pete on 6th Aug 2024
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    Changing a flat roof

    Is it possible to change a flat roof to a pitch roof on a single storey extension?

    Asked by Karen on 23rd Sep 2022
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    Can I install a new roof in the winter?

    Can I have a roof installed during the winter months or do roofers tend to take time off from working during this time due to the cold weather conditions, etc.? Thanks for your time.

    Asked by Bill on 20th Jan 2022
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    Gap between tiles on roof

    I live mid terrace my neighbours have had a new roof. The tiles are different to ours. When the scaffolding came down there is a uneven gap from ridge to gutter. My side has nothing to keep the tiles lifting and I’m worried about rain and the wind. What can I do

    Asked by Lynn on 13th Oct 2020
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    Lead flashing required over aluminum soaker?

    Hi, I'm currently having a new roof and porch put on, but am unsure about the finishing steps at the interface of the tiles and rendered wall. The roof interfaces with two timber dormer cheeks, and one masonry dormer cheek, all of which will be rendered once the roof is completed. Currently, aluminium soakers have been installed under the tiles, finishing against the wall/cheeks. My question is: 1) should a flashing now be installed on the wall/cheeks, overlapping/protecting the soakers, with the render then bought down to slightly overlap the flashing and the edge finished with a bell bead. Or 2) Should the render bead be installed directly overlapping the soaker, and not bother with the flashing? Have looked online but can't seem to find a definitive answer. I'm a bit concerned that without a flashing there's a risk of issues in the future which will then mean having to hack the render off! Thanks for any replies.

    Asked by John on 21st Sep 2022
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    Ceiling Cracks after collars removed

    Hi. We recently got a small extension roof insulated with 100mm insulation boards and plasterboards on top. The guy doing the work said we could heighten the ceiling, by removing the collars that tied the two rafter sides together. He said that cause it was a small roof, that there’s not much weight and we don’t live in a climate that has much snow etc so that it would be fine. Job is less than 5 months old and the cracks have started appearing in the ceiling running along several lines. Just wondering were we fooled and if he knew what he was talking about or will our ceiling eventually collapse?

    Asked by Owen on 13th Dec 2024
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    Leaking roof needs fixing

    I have roof in my house, from my loft I can see damp coming in and from outside I can see loose tiles around chimney from both sides, is it big work to fix it? How much could that cost?

    Asked by Domantas on 30th Sep 2024
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    Conversion of flat roof

    I have a semi detached house with a flat roof. We would like to convert our roof to a pitched roof with a room but our neighbours (also flat roof) aren’t in a position to do their roof. Can we turn our side into a pitched roof and their side left flat?

    Asked by Charlotte on 19th Jul 2020
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