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Do roof tiles need to be sealed at the end ?
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deanos
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Extension in my house is draughty through the ceiling lights and sockets, the only place i can really see air gaps is under the roof tiles, should these be sealed at the end ?

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Any rainwater entering under a tile or files needs an escape route! So not sealed.0 -
So partially sealed would be ok ? to leave a gap for rainwater
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the roof is about 1ft thick i would imagine , its not a loft type space above it, its an extension with high ceiling so no access possible , the draught is also coming through sockets, the holes you put your plug you can feel the air0
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This could give drafts if you have a room in roof construction, but otherwise it is not likely to cause issues. However it should be sealed, definitely! But with bird stops, be these a comb detail, or solid. It does not look like you have these, but I cannot be certain from your photo.0
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