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Leakage in loft

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  • Grenage
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    It's not a major issue now, but it can become a major issue when the wood rots; improve the ventilation when possible.
  • phil24_7
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    I would get wedges for the roofing felt put in quick-smart as they will help with airflow through the loft. You can then afford to take a little more time with getting quotes etc for fitting roof vents.
  • movilogo
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    Quoted £350 + VAT for 6 roof vents. Is it reasonable?
    Happiness is buying an item and then not checking its price after a month to discover it was reduced further.
  • phil24_7
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    What type of roof vents?
  • J_B
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    phil24_7 wrote: »
    Just have a look for yourself. Check you can see right down to the eaves past your insulation. If you can then check the overlaps in your roofing felt, you can use wedges of polystyrene (these can be bought to save cutting them) to wedge these open, increasing ventilation.
    phil24_7 wrote: »
    I would get wedges for the roofing felt put in quick-smart as they will help with airflow through the loft. You can then afford to take a little more time with getting quotes etc for fitting roof vents.

    That's what a friend of mine did - not had a problem since.
  • movilogo
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    phil24_7 wrote: »
    What type of roof vents?

    Ventilation tiles
    Happiness is buying an item and then not checking its price after a month to discover it was reduced further.
  • phil24_7
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    Doesn't seem excessive then. I would try fitting polystyrene wedges first, you can even make your own from one piece of 20mm polystyrene. You will save a tonne of money and it may be all you need.

    Regards
    Phil
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