The drip flashing seam always collects a tiny bit of water.
I the OP's case, it looks like the furrings (wrongly) stopped 450mm short if the run-off.
I think you got it - the slope seems to just stop short. I'll get a piccy, to show you under the hood
Do you reckon it will in essence though shorten the lifespan in the long run?
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Please see the image attached - you're correct it runs short of the final 2 or so joists...
Is there any corrective work that can be done now at this stage?
No.
Flat roofs are pretty much wet all winter, especially the older versions covered in chippings or gravel.
Conversely, a permanently submerged surface would probably live longer. Sunlight does more harm.
Ask your building inspector .
So the roofer screwed up and didn't even bother with the firring, he needs to go back to college and read some British Standards as do some others on here apparently.
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Ask him what? Some harmless water is hanging about on the roof, due to a minor irritating mishap.
Ask him if it passes inspection .
My BI would not pass my extension until a similar 'mishap' had been corrected .
I had to cut the roof back past the firing and reinstate with the correct fall.
My BI would not pass my extension until a similar 'mishap' had been corrected .
I had to cut the roof back past the firing and reinstate with the correct fall.
This isn't so major, it's just annoying/inconvenience. But we shall see - I appreciate all your comments.
That roof does not contravene building regulations in terms of drainage. It's a minor quality issue, and the only redress if any, would be under contact and proving that the builder has not confirmed to the agreed specification and is in breach of contract.
Lol.
Building inspectors are not quality inspectors and should not be relied upon as such.
You could have un-glossed exterior paintwork, 50 chipped bricks per m2, any a pair of grips to turn the taps on with and it will pass.
You could have un-glossed exterior paintwork, 50 chipped bricks per m2, any a pair of grips to turn the taps on with and it will pass.