Connswater Homes Repair Manual

Roofs Your roof will be Pitched ( 1 ) like those illustrated in the drawing, or Flat ( 2 ) . The roof covering will be either Tiles or Slates , some of which may be loose or missing. Ridge tiles ( 3 ) or Hip Tiles ( 4 ) can also become dislodged.

Chimney Pots

Stack

3

Lead Flashing

4

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If you have a Chimney you may be able to see obvious problems with it, such as damage to a Chimney Pot .

2

Please Tell Us • Do you have a pitched or flat roof? • How many storeys high is the roof? • Are any tiles or slates missing, if so can you see how many? • Is water coming through the ceiling, if so in which rooms and is it happening all the time? • Does anyone live above you, if so, when will they be in? • Are your electrics affected? If they are, switch the power off at the mains as soon as possible, remembering to take care.

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