Pitched Roofing Problems: Slipped or Broken Tiles

Maintaining your pitched roof isn't always on your list of priorities, until of course, a problem occurs. Neglecting your pitched roof can cause problems such as damp patches on your ceiling, or finding broken slates on the ground outside your house which have been dislodged during high winds. At some stage the problem will have to be dealt with and maintenance will commence. There are many reasons why problems occur with your roof such as damp or leaks, so in this week's blog we take a look at one of the common sources to these problems. Slipped or broken slates or tiles A roof is quite a harsh environment, it is faced with sun, wind, rain, frost and moss to name but a few, so it's understandable that tiles can crack or break. A slipped tile could be due to a number of things:

• A problem with the tile or slate has resulted in the nibs, which secure the tile in position, to come away or fall off
• Bad weather has moved the tile away from its normal position
• Nails that have started to corrode can cause problems

These types of problems can be dealt with by a professional roofer who can inspect the roof to establish the cause. By assessing your roof, we can judge whether this problem is a one off event or something which is going to repeat year after year. Our highly trained team have been carrying out pitched roofing installations and repairs for many years now, so you can be assured of receiving a professional job every time. All of our installations come with a minimum 20 year guarantee, giving you peace of mind. Over the next few weeks we will be going through the different causes of pitched roofing problems, so stay tuned for next week's blog post. If you think this could be a problem your pitched roofing is facing, give us a call on 01603 418818.