Roof terrace
Dec 9th 2020, 2:29 pm
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Re: Roof terrace
Thank you for such a comprehensive message.
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Dec 9th 2020, 4:24 pm
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Re: Roof terrace
Rosemary
I forgot to add that until you speak to the builder, you obviously won't know about the waterproofing system beneath the tiles - or if there is one.
Until then, if you can't see any obvious issues with the pointing, or any damaged tiles, and feel up to it, you might want to take a watering can to the terrace and give it a soaking, one section of it at a time. I wouldn't do the whole terrace in one go because it won't help in possibly pinpointing the problematic area of the terrace - you already know that it leaks, somewhere.
For example, if you started in a small area by the house wall and water soon appeared in the usual spot, you'd know that the leak is from rain water hitting that section.
Once you've done one section, I'd wait a while and monitor where the water usually comes in. It could, hopefully, show up in minutes. It could be an hour. It might remain dry. Then do another section along the line of the house. Repeat until you've done the entire terrace. At some point, you'll see the water. It may take a bit of patience, or you may hit the problem spot first time.
Any information you can give the builder about what you've done and seen can only help him when he comes round. It will hopefully save you having to pay for his time investigating the leak source, and avoid unnecessary, expensive repairs, or a complete refit of the roof.
You have nothing to lose by doing this, other than your time...and maybe some patience.
I forgot to add that until you speak to the builder, you obviously won't know about the waterproofing system beneath the tiles - or if there is one.
Until then, if you can't see any obvious issues with the pointing, or any damaged tiles, and feel up to it, you might want to take a watering can to the terrace and give it a soaking, one section of it at a time. I wouldn't do the whole terrace in one go because it won't help in possibly pinpointing the problematic area of the terrace - you already know that it leaks, somewhere.
For example, if you started in a small area by the house wall and water soon appeared in the usual spot, you'd know that the leak is from rain water hitting that section.
Once you've done one section, I'd wait a while and monitor where the water usually comes in. It could, hopefully, show up in minutes. It could be an hour. It might remain dry. Then do another section along the line of the house. Repeat until you've done the entire terrace. At some point, you'll see the water. It may take a bit of patience, or you may hit the problem spot first time.
Any information you can give the builder about what you've done and seen can only help him when he comes round. It will hopefully save you having to pay for his time investigating the leak source, and avoid unnecessary, expensive repairs, or a complete refit of the roof.
You have nothing to lose by doing this, other than your time...and maybe some patience.
Dec 9th 2020, 8:24 pm
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Re: Roof terrace
Rosemary
I forgot to add that until you speak to the builder, you obviously won't know about the waterproofing system beneath the tiles - or if there is one.
Until then, if you can't see any obvious issues with the pointing, or any damaged tiles, and feel up to it, you might want to take a watering can to the terrace and give it a soaking, one section of it at a time. I wouldn't do the whole terrace in one go because it won't help in possibly pinpointing the problematic area of the terrace - you already know that it leaks, somewhere.
For example, if you started in a small area by the house wall and water soon appeared in the usual spot, you'd know that the leak is from rain water hitting that section.
Once you've done one section, I'd wait a while and monitor where the water usually comes in. It could, hopefully, show up in minutes. It could be an hour. It might remain dry. Then do another section along the line of the house. Repeat until you've done the entire terrace. At some point, you'll see the water. It may take a bit of patience, or you may hit the problem spot first time.
Any information you can give the builder about what you've done and seen can only help him when he comes round. It will hopefully save you having to pay for his time investigating the leak source, and avoid unnecessary, expensive repairs, or a complete refit of the roof.
You have nothing to lose by doing this, other than your time...and maybe some patience.
I forgot to add that until you speak to the builder, you obviously won't know about the waterproofing system beneath the tiles - or if there is one.
Until then, if you can't see any obvious issues with the pointing, or any damaged tiles, and feel up to it, you might want to take a watering can to the terrace and give it a soaking, one section of it at a time. I wouldn't do the whole terrace in one go because it won't help in possibly pinpointing the problematic area of the terrace - you already know that it leaks, somewhere.
For example, if you started in a small area by the house wall and water soon appeared in the usual spot, you'd know that the leak is from rain water hitting that section.
Once you've done one section, I'd wait a while and monitor where the water usually comes in. It could, hopefully, show up in minutes. It could be an hour. It might remain dry. Then do another section along the line of the house. Repeat until you've done the entire terrace. At some point, you'll see the water. It may take a bit of patience, or you may hit the problem spot first time.
Any information you can give the builder about what you've done and seen can only help him when he comes round. It will hopefully save you having to pay for his time investigating the leak source, and avoid unnecessary, expensive repairs, or a complete refit of the roof.
You have nothing to lose by doing this, other than your time...and maybe some patience.
Rosemary
Dec 9th 2020, 10:47 pm
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Re: Roof terrace
Unless you have a written guarantee for the roof you should, at least, be prepared to pay something for any repairs you have done.
Dec 10th 2020, 6:32 am
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Re: Roof terrace
Presume that there is a problem with the terrace roof; and from the way you phrase your question that you are looking for the builder to be responsible for it? After 9 years?
Unless you have a written guarantee for the roof you should, at least, be prepared to pay something for any repairs you have done.
Unless you have a written guarantee for the roof you should, at least, be prepared to pay something for any repairs you have done.
Rosemary
