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Is plant growing on roof a problem?

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fcmisc
fcmisc Posts: 132 Forumite
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I was looking at a house.

It is a 100 year old building, but has been refurbished on the inside.

On the tiled (maybe slate) roof, where it joins a vertical bit of brick at the edge of the building, a plant is growing. I forgot to take a picture. But it has a stem a couple of foot long with leaves growing out of the side of the stem.

Could this be a problem?

A very unclear image from google maps is here:

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  • elsien
    elsien Posts: 36,124 Forumite
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    Quite possibly a buddleia which will grow anywhere. Should be easy enough to shift if it's still small.
    All shall be well, and all shall be well, and all manner of things shall be well.

    Pedant alert - it's could have, not could of.
  • Alter_ego
    Alter_ego Posts: 3,842 Forumite
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    Could cause a leak if not dealt with.
    I am not a cat (But my friend is)
  • Alter_ego wrote: »
    Could cause a leak if not dealt with.

    Not unless it's a hybrid :rotfl:
    I'm only here while I wait for Corrie to start.

    You get no BS from me & if I think you are wrong I WILL tell you.
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