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#2694253 17-Apr-2021 16:49

SATTV:
We have a 1966 decromastic roof tile and I know it is nearing the end of its life and one of my questions was going to be about replacing the roof but he beat me to it.

Ugh, yeah, if you've got Decromastic the first thing I'd do before putting up solar is get it replaced. As with Insulfluf, if you Google it almost all the hits you'll get are for companies offering to get rid of it for you.

I do like the idea that the Americans and Canadians do by putting up ply, I like the idea of a solid barrier, makes working on the roof more secure.

That's one thing I've never understood, why do we not put OSB or ply under the roof here? You've got nothing but some flappy building paper under there, no extra barrier or structural component.

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#2694278 17-Apr-2021 19:10

SATTV:
So I had Harrisons out today, nice guy, made good sence and totally honest and by his own admission possibly cost him the sale, he does not want to install solar on our roof as it is getting old, in his opinion it needs to be replaced before they will install solar.

We have a 1966 decromastic roof tile and I know it is nearing the end of its life and one of my questions was going to be about replacing the roof but he beat me to it.

Shows me that he is honest and on to it, now the fun part of replacing the roof, I will possibly look at getting it strengthened at the same time, I do like the idea that the Americans and Canadians do by putting up ply, I like the idea of a solid barrier, makes working on the roof more secure.

Any recommendations on a roof replacement company?

John

You’ll need to get them checked for asbestos. Some decromastic tiles have asbestos in the glue. It may be better/cheaper to leave them in place and get it recoated/painted if the tiles are generally ok.

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#2694279 17-Apr-2021 19:15

Thanks I am aware of the possible asbestos issue, they have already been recoated and painted about 15 years ago but they are dented and showing their age, I would be happier to have them replaced as I will at least have building paper underneath, currently there is nothing between the tiles and my insulation.

John

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