Flat roofs, why ???

dseered

dseered

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As in why, why oh why were they ever invented, do they have any kind of slope, if not, why not, surely common sense would say that it should have at least a slight slant ???
 
I apologies in advance for such a geeky response - but it is me job!!!

FYI

British Standards advise that a 'Flat' roofs should be constructed with a fall to allow water to drain away and generally have a slope from 1 to 5 degrees.

'Slanty' roofs are also known as monopitch or lean-to roofs and range from 5 to 60 degrees.

Anything over 60 degrees could be called a sloping wall....

Why you ask?
 
How do you define a basin roof? That's what our ahem, builders left behind when they joined the garage to the extension.
 
dseered said:
'Cause the bastids leaking :mad:
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Couple o Q's.....

How old is the flat roof?

What's it made of (I'm guessing felt)?

Who built it (ie was it a 'mate' or a proper builder)?

If your looking for help - I got an 'almost' architect mate in Kendal.....
 
SS_al said:
Couple o Q's.....

How old is the flat roof?

What's it made of (I'm guessing felt)?

Who built it (ie was it a 'mate' or a proper builder)?

If your looking for help - I got an 'almost' architect mate in Kendal.....
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I'm guessing it will be about 15 years old, I have some mates in the roofing trade so will give them a call, trouble is its 2nd floor so will no doubt need bloody scaffold.

I will see how bad it gets, its nearly Summer after all
:D
 
dseered said:
I'm guessing it will be about 15 years old, I have some mates in the roofing trade so will give them a call, trouble is its 2nd floor so will no doubt need bloody scaffold.

I will see how bad it gets, its nearly Summer after all
:D
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Geeky bit: It's probably a joint failure and should be able to be patched - your mate will be able to do it for you for next to nowt.:nerd:

HSE bit: If it's localised and a quick repair there probably won't be a need for scaffolding.

Architect bit: fork out now and get it sorted or you'll have to pay a lot more in the long term:rain: :doh:
 
SS_al said:
Geeky bit: It's probably a joint failure and should be able to be patched - your mate will be able to do it for you for next to nowt.:nerd:

HSE bit: If it's localised and a quick repair there probably won't be a need for scaffolding.

Architect bit: fork out now and get it sorted or you'll have to pay a lot more in the long term:rain: :doh:
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A patch up would be the best option for me at the moment, thank you for your advice !
 
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