We had a surveyor in and carry out a survey on the building as water was coming in through the roof of the house at the top and all the render required to be replaced.as well as drain pipes and gutters.
In the surveyors report he has stated that where there is a roof over one of the flats that ""The flat roof over flat 4 (visible from the back) is water proofed in bitumous felt weathered in sheet lead flashing details at building abutment with lead apron details to the roof edges. This particular roof was surveyed from the rear external metal set of stairs. Whilst seemingly wind and watertight it would be sensible to strip and replace this roof covering at the same time as the other external fabric works whilst access is provided. When stripping an existing roof covering the deck should be inspected and replaced where required. Further, when a roof covering is stripped there is a need under the Buildings regulations to improve its thermal performance by installing insulation"
He doesnt state that there is water coming in through the roof but he appers to be recommending the roof to be improved. The damp from the flat appears to be coming in through the wall ""with the rear bedroom I found mould growth particularly behind the sideboard and to the left of the window opening. Externally there is a vent above this window that could enable water to penetrate inside during wet and windy weather conditions. It is important for the rainwater goods to be functioning correctly as their failure to take water away could result in surface water run-off down the face of building. This can cause dampness through lateral water penetration".
The thing is that there were so many extra bits needing doing that we have run out of money twice and the Project Manager who is our Agent states that there is no need to do the roof as it is an improvement.
However the couple who own the flat are going mad that it is not going to be done and paid for by us. I already have th damp course to pay for and no one is offering to pay for that. Should I refuse or do you feel that it is part of what should be done from the monies we have paid out. So far we have paid out £14,000 each. God knows how much that roof will cost to do, but it is clear that it is only a recommendation and not something that has to be done.
Thanks in advance for your help
In the surveyors report he has stated that where there is a roof over one of the flats that ""The flat roof over flat 4 (visible from the back) is water proofed in bitumous felt weathered in sheet lead flashing details at building abutment with lead apron details to the roof edges. This particular roof was surveyed from the rear external metal set of stairs. Whilst seemingly wind and watertight it would be sensible to strip and replace this roof covering at the same time as the other external fabric works whilst access is provided. When stripping an existing roof covering the deck should be inspected and replaced where required. Further, when a roof covering is stripped there is a need under the Buildings regulations to improve its thermal performance by installing insulation"
He doesnt state that there is water coming in through the roof but he appers to be recommending the roof to be improved. The damp from the flat appears to be coming in through the wall ""with the rear bedroom I found mould growth particularly behind the sideboard and to the left of the window opening. Externally there is a vent above this window that could enable water to penetrate inside during wet and windy weather conditions. It is important for the rainwater goods to be functioning correctly as their failure to take water away could result in surface water run-off down the face of building. This can cause dampness through lateral water penetration".
The thing is that there were so many extra bits needing doing that we have run out of money twice and the Project Manager who is our Agent states that there is no need to do the roof as it is an improvement.
However the couple who own the flat are going mad that it is not going to be done and paid for by us. I already have th damp course to pay for and no one is offering to pay for that. Should I refuse or do you feel that it is part of what should be done from the monies we have paid out. So far we have paid out £14,000 each. God knows how much that roof will cost to do, but it is clear that it is only a recommendation and not something that has to be done.
Thanks in advance for your help
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