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Registered: 05-07-2021
Messages: 175
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11-04-2022 09:25
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Hoping an expert can help..
We had a loft extension back in 2015
and a new partially flat, partially pitched roof was made. At the time I
thought the roofers had done a great job, but Storm Eunice came along
on Friday and blew off about 15 ridge tiles (one of which landed on a
kitchen roof lantern and smashed it - doh).
I was surprised that a
newish roof would fare so badly in the storm, especially since we seem
to have suffered more than anyone else on our road. Having said that,
our next door neighbour also lost a load of ridge tiles, and his roof is
only two years old (interestingly, he used the same builder as we did).
So,
my question: Would it be reasonable for me to expect that my roof was
constructed according to BS5534:2014? In other words, should my roof
have had mechanical fixings on the ridge tiles, rather than just laid
onto mortar?

Registered: 23-03-2022
Messages: 4
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11-04-2022 11:36
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Hi! Thank you for this topic, I have been looking for an answer and information about this for a long time.

Registered: 21-02-2022
Messages: 3
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11-04-2022 12:23
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Of course, if there was a contract, there should have been a guarantee for the work performed. I understand that hurricanes can take off the ridge and the entire roof. And yet quality should be a priority in the execution of works. I contacted an Indianapolis roof contractor [indytrojanroofing.com] a few years ago through Trojan Roofing. Everything was done under contract after a free inspection. We always hope that we have professionals working with us, and when hiring a contractor for any work, despite our hopes, it is better to look on the web for reviews of the company you want to go to.
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