What is this part of my roof called?

Street

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I was sorting out the garage today and noticed that one of the walls was wet on the inside. On inspection outside, I wasn't surprised there was water coming in, as there is a massive gap with nothing protecting it so any rain blown that way can just get straight under the tiles and in through the garage ceiling.

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I've had a look around online, but my Google skills are failing me and I can't seem to find what I can use to fix here and cover the gap!
 
Thanks, I'll slap some cement in it when it's a bit drier. Looks like a dry verge would be the best option, but probably going to be too much faff sorting the battens and tiles etc out.
 
Am I the only one that thinks that roof is tiles put over a previous felt roof? Because that flashing doesn't look like it's from build either.

Anyway I agree it needs cement.
 
PlacidCasual said:
Am I the only one that thinks that roof is tiles put over a previous felt roof? Because that flashing doesn't look like it's from build either.

Anyway I agree it needs cement.
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Nothing would surprise me about this house, the previous owner was the master of bodge. If he could do it properly, or cheaply, he'd always choose the cheap option. Luckily I've sorted all the main issues I've come across since moving in!

gc123 said:
and as said sort the downpipe out:)
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What's the best thing to do with it?
 
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You need, At the very least an elbow on the downspout. But I'd also add a small length of pipe too just to get the flow angled so the run off is directed over move of the roof. That way you have more surface area for the gutter to cope with the water flow.

But i would get a roofer in... There is something not right with that roof. Another poster has mentioned it looks like its been put on top of an existing roof.
 
mattyg said:
But i would get a roofer in... There is something not right with that roof. Another poster has mentioned it looks like its been put on top of an existing roof.
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Definitely something has been bodged and the look of that whole corner and the state of the wood IMO a bit of money spent now likely will save a lot of money and/or problems later.
 
To be fair, the roof has been like that for at least 14 years going by Google maps and it looks like the cement fell out a long time ago. It's never leaked before this weekend so I'm guessing the combination of wind blowing the right way and heavy rain has forced it underneath. It's been an expensive start to the year and from past experience, finding a roofer who is reliable and isn't a cowboy is a nightmare so I'll go the cement route for now!

mattyg said:
You need, At the very least an elbow on the downspout. But I'd also add a small length of pipe too just to get the flow angled so the run off is directed over move of the roof. That way you have more surface area for the gutter to cope with the water flow.
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From Google, it seems there was originally an elbow on the down pipe, but the guttering failed about 4 years ago and the guy we had into replace it obviously didn't fit a new one. It's an easy fix though so I'll get it done.
 
I suspect that gutter is probably causing some problems going by the water staining on the wall suggests that water is running off the side rather than onto the roof.
 
Good lord that is bad - it needs a cement fillet along the verge and that water staining is really bad - others have already given you the correct advice but that roof has been turbo bodged.
 
Semple said:
I suspect that gutter is probably causing some problems going by the water staining on the wall suggests that water is running off the side rather than onto the roof.
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From the looks of it, the staining has got a lot worse in the last 3 years since we had the guttering above sorted and no shoe was fitted on the downpipe. From 2008 to 2019 the staining on the wall was pretty minimal but then increases massively in the new pics since the downpipe was changed. Good to know the guy we paid to sort the guttering did a decent job. :rolleyes:

Parts have been ordered, so at least I can get that sorted this week which should help things. It's currently tipping it down so no chance of getting the cement done before next weekend, although now the wind has died down, the wall inside is nowhere near as bad as it was on Friday/Saturday.

fastwunz said:
that roof has been turbo bodged.
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You'd be horrified if you saw some of the other bodges I've had to fix in this house. :( We moved in during the week between Christmas and NYE 2015 and had to have the gas condemned as it was so old and leaky and had no hot water or heating until the new year.. Just one of the many horror stories!
 
Doesn't look that bad tbh. The bit under the tiles just looks like the felt underlay. It's all exposed because the cement has had its day, because the guttering has directing a jet stream of water against it. Ideally route the guttering directly into a drain, cement up, jobs a good 'en.
 
Street said:
From the looks of it, the staining has got a lot worse in the last 3 years since we had the guttering above sorted and no shoe was fitted on the downpipe. From 2008 to 2019 the staining on the wall was pretty minimal but then increases massively in the new pics since the downpipe was changed. Good to know the guy we paid to sort the guttering did a decent job. :rolleyes:

Parts have been ordered, so at least I can get that sorted this week which should help things. It's currently tipping it down so no chance of getting the cement done before next weekend, although now the wind has died down, the wall inside is nowhere near as bad as it was on Friday/Saturday.



You'd be horrified if you saw some of the other bodges I've had to fix in this house. :( We moved in during the week between Christmas and NYE 2015 and had to have the gas condemned as it was so old and leaky and had no hot water or heating until the new year.. Just one of the many horror stories!
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sorry to hear that - you simply don’t know about this stuff until you move in - it’s not your fault.

We bought a house that we knew needed everything doing - which we have since done - at least that way we know everything has been done properly because we didnt do it cheap, we did it properly and with the intention of enjoying it and ensuring it’s longevity.

I would always be very careful of buying something that someone has ‘renovated’ in a short window of ownership in particular as these people usually get an off the shelf Homebase kitchen, throw a load of crap ikea furniture around the place, fill as many holes as they can with caulk, put a nasty cheap gloss white bathroom in, paint everything grey, chuck some AstroTurf down and call it a day.

An agent then comes along, adds another £100k to its value, slaps ‘fully refurbished’ on the advert and some chinless wonder comes along and pays over the odds for it.

2 years later they want out, it’s all fallen to bits and the ‘refurbishment premium’ they paid originally has gone.
You only need to watch homes under the hammer to see this sort of stuff happening all the time.

awful and extremely basic levels of cosmetic updating to a worn out, pre tenanted semi that hadnt had its electrics or plumbing touched since 1978, a quick 30k profit and onto the next one!
 
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