Have I been conned by cowboys?

Discussion in 'Builders' Talk' started by Chris_h, Oct 16, 2017.

  1. Chris_h

    Chris_h New Member

    Hello All

    3 months ago I had my garage roof repaired to fix the lead flashing, hip tiles and a few other things.

    I have noticed the mortar between the lead flashing and brick its crumbling and looks like a dogs ****

    Please see pictures of **** work.

    I have asked the roofer why, and he says don't worry, its only the mortar and not the lead flashing composite...

    I sent him a picture of the lead flashing on my conservatory (also see attached) to show him what I am expecting. Yet to hear back from him.

    I feel silly as I paid a lot of money to have this roof fixed, and I am looking at doing it AGAIN before long! IS my lead flashing salvageable? not all of it is crumbling, but it was the same mortar mix so it is only a matter of time! IMG_1929.JPG IMG_1930.JPG
     
  2. Jord86

    Jord86 Screwfix Select

    Just get them back to repoint it, it's not the end of the world. No damp patches inside I take it?
     
  3. Isitreally

    Isitreally Super Member

    The flashing on your conservatory isn't right by any means, looks ok but its mastic not mortar.

    The other does need re-doing though, lets hope it better then the mess done on the brick joint above it.
     
  4. They need to redo it - no question.

    Otherwise it's a slot cut in to your brickwork mortar line which will allow water a goodly inch or so in there. Not an immediate catastrophe, but not good.

    I have to say, there's a lot to be said from using the proper mastic for these fills over mortar.
     
  5. KIAB

    KIAB Super Member

    I can't see any wedging, lead wedges (old fashion today, peeps seem to use hall clips now) driven in, & lead flashing tucked in by 25mm.

     
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  6. Isitreally

    Isitreally Super Member


    Yes proper lead mastic, not that clear stuff used on the conservatory lead.

    https://www.roofingsuperstore.co.uk...Sp-apY7vqNq-IePG8ExyTB-f7uVovsIcaAtFPEALw_wcB
     

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