For the next 2 weeks, we will be replacing the roof of the original house, the Velux window in the upstairs bathroom, and the flat tops of the dormer windows on the back of the house.
The roof was very tired (having been done in 1974 to the cheapest possible specification), but not leaking; it could probably have waited a few more years, but we wanted to do it now, while we were doing it on our terms, rather than on ’emergency’ terms. Future proofing is all.
The salesman who sold me my car back in December recommeded the roofers. The roofers recommended the scaffolders, who were excellent. After 3 sets of bad scaffolders on past phases, it was great to find some good ones. And they even said thank you for the refreshments we provided!
Yellow wagtail site foreman on the ridge:
Missing mortar on the ridge, with old flat roof felt:
Supplies were delivered yesterday (including 2,600 new slates):
The roofers start on Monday.
Wish us luck…
delcatto
Good luck and hopefully the weather remains good to speed the work on.
Scoakat
Good luck to you. I hope things go smoothly, for a change.