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Rooflines Questions and Answers
There are many more questions and answers than can be put on these pages, the most important, given the nature of the work involved is to ask yourself;
“ Given its knowledge and experience, would you be confident in trusting any other
to provide the expected performance and result that a dedicated Rooflines franchisee
can provide”.
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Do I have my Rooflines
replaced or capped over?
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The British Plastics
Federation's code of Practice for the installation
of Cellular PVCu Roofline Systems states:
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"It is recommended that a total
replacement rather than the capping of
existing timbers be adopted, where possible. Capping
effectively seals moist and perhaps, already rotten
timber, in an environment which is conductive
to fungal attack. This will result in a more rapid
deterioration of existing timber. The capping
board will tend to 'insulate' the rot and promote
conditions where the fungus can multiply and spread,"
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What age of house is
most likely to be affected with Timber decay?
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To answer this there
are seven main points to make:
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In the 1960's 70's and early 1980's Britain's
House Builders had major aspects to consider.
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Time, demands for houses were high, costs were
a major factor, construction loans were not staged as in American
and European Countries.
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North American, Scandinavian and Russian pine
is the Worlds supplier for flooring, door frames,
skirting's, fascia soffit and roofing timber.
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Pine, grows around the World like the band on
a hat but differs by global region, some better
quality, some are not so good.
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British Builders bought Russian 4th grade timber
white pine, and continued because of the price level that has
become well established. What a terrible legacy, one on which the homeowner has to pay
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In the 1970s the bodies governing house builders
recommended that all roof timbers be tanalized (treated
against rot) still today, less than 10% actually
regard this recommendation. Fascias, unprimed.
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In 1985 the Building Regulations were changed
requiring that all new houses have a ventilation
system in the soffit of the roof, to provide air
and aid prevention of humus growth within the roof.
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What signs do I look
for and consider?
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Clear signs of decay, fungal growth on sap
lines, corners split and unstable, verge undercloak
and pointing not fully supported.
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Gutter and fallpipes faded and brittle, joint
rubber deteriorated.
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Cast iron, seams split at rear, putty joints hard,
stained, cracked and leaking.
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Asbestos pipes, soffits, cracked (egg box impression)
disintegrated in minute particles within your home.
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Having to paint or employ to paint every two to
three years, a never ending cost that actually increases.
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Replacing: maintenance; wash down personally with
warm soapy water or call upon Rooflines Cleaning
Service.
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Replacing: forget painting forever.
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Replacing: adds peace of mind and value to your
home.
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