Automated Building Reporting
Roofs Notes - Buttons
New Button| Label | Report Text | Sort Order | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Roof Replaced Check Consents | The main roof coverings have been renewed. You should ensure that the replacement works comply with any relevant Local Authority consents or Building Regulations | 0 | Edit |
| Extension Roof Replaced Check Consents | The extension roof coverings have been renewed. You should ensure that the replacement works comply with any relevant Local Authority consents or Building Regulations | 1 | Edit |
| Main Roof Possible Asbestos | The main roof coverings comprise artificial slates, which may contain asbestos. As there is a potential health and safety risk, a suitable risk assessment should be completed prior to any works being undertaken | 2 | Edit |
| Extension Roof Possible Asbestos | The extension roof coverings comprise artificial slates, which may contain asbestos. As there is a potential health and safety risk, a suitable risk assessment should be completed prior to any works being undertaken | 3 | Edit |
| Mortar Fillets Warning | The mortar fillets at the roof abutments are currently serviceable, but this type of detail has a limited life expectancy and is susceptible to cracking and water ingress as it weathers | 5 | Edit |
| Tingles Present | A number of slates are secured with metal strips, known as tingles, which suggests past instances of slate slippage and individual replacement. This typically indicates that the fixing nails to the original roof coverings are reaching the end of their serviceable life and may be failing more extensively | 6 | Edit |
| Spray Foam Insulation | Foam insulation has been applied to the underside of the roof covering in an effort to prolong its life. This treatment restricts access to the slates/tiles and makes individual replacement difficult or impossible. As a result, early replacement of the entire roof covering is likely to be required | 7 | Edit |
| Pressure Washing Warning | Evidence suggests that the roof coverings have been pressure washed. Although this method is commonly used to remove moss accumulation, it can also strip the protective surface of the coverings, thereby shortening their remaining lifespan | 8 | Edit |
| Coverings Nearing End of Life | The roof coverings are nearing the end of their serviceable life. Continued repair will be necessary in the short term until full renewal is carried out. It is recommended that quotations for replacement are obtained now to plan for future expenditure | 9 | Edit |
| Check Eaves Felt | The eaves felt at the base of the roof should overlap into the guttering to ensure effective drainage. This felt often deteriorates with age and UV exposure, which can result in water ingress and decay to nearby roof timbers. The condition should be inspected periodically as part of routine maintenance | 10 | Edit |
| Dormer Insulation Poor | The dormer structure is unlikely to meet current insulation standards and may be susceptible to condensation and heat loss. Insulation should be improved when practicable or if evidence of condensation occurs | 11 | Edit |