Big Problem With Our New Build In Thailand 😢🇹🇭

[@lifeinruralthailand]

Problems are for solving, doesnt mean its always easy - hope people find this useful and entertaining- Damo really pulled this one off ❤️😁 for a win win check out our offers for you below & CHAPTERS 🐝 HONEY, CACAO & CACTI Lazada Shop: shorturl.at/Q863r 🍄 MUSHROOMS: Get Discounted Fruiting Body Mushroom Supplements Thailand & Worldwide Shipping: shorturl.at/kUOyy Use Coupon code: BAMBOO10 🌐 Get SURFSHARK VPN at surfshark.deals/BAMBOO Enter promo code BAMBOO for an exclusive Surfshark discount and 3 extra months for free! CHAPTERS: 00:00 What happened to our build in Thailand 06:20 The solution we decided on to fix it 09:45 How has it worked out so far? 13:55 Are we on budget? 14:40 Our builders so far.. problems? 19:00 Getting reclaimed wood for the build

[@jeffstookey9821]

We had the same concerns with our patio roof because not enough slope for the concrete tile. What we did was to put metal sheets under the concrete tile roof in case it leaked as in your case. We have had several large rains and so far so good.

[@craigdawson7632]

Not ideal at all. The builders should of known this. You could skin the builders to cover the leaks, like bear rugs on the roof. It would of saved on the cost of the tin. Sounded like the tin was under $450 NZD made up and delivered with most of the flashings, in record time not to bad at all. Aerated concrete is light and very good for sound proofing, we use it for fences, cladding and between floors. It would be a backwards way of doing it but I wonder if they have a super duper two pot coating that you can spray on the tiles. Of course nothings a prob, your a cash cow and it's charge up. They get fed, drinks, new radio. They'd move the desk 10 times, just might take longer if they get sick of it.

[@Openeyesopenheart42]

Hey mate, i am an Aussie carpenter we use that steel roofing a lot , blue scope is an Aussie brand. Next time leave out the tiles, get an insulation blanket before tin goes down and you won’t be bothered by heat or noise, it comes in rolls and is cheap and very effective.

[@craigdawson7632]

@@Openeyesopenheart42 interesting I wonder if we have those insulation rolls in NZ, we have a moisture barrior/building paper under the tin. Never seen a insulation layer there. I spent nearly 10 years plumbing, sticking in fires etc. All sorts of builds and I havent spotted it. Hail gets very loud on tin 🤔 more R value is always good.

[@Openeyesopenheart42]

@@craigdawson7632 I have used it a few times now, might even be law in Victoria. Great product though, it’s basically paper foil with a 50-75mm fibre batt stuck on one side, about 1.8m wide and in rolls. Like a blanket for your roof.

[@SuperHfhgfh]

Happy and clever wife... happy life. You both are a gorgeous team..

[@PhilGoh23]

You got a real bargain with the new roofing, great bunch of workers... You've got a lovely wife, all the best to you both!

[@lifeinruralthailand]

Thanks Phil 👍

[@rossjurecka5372]

Had the dame problem with our big outside Thai kitchen . Actually, put the metal sheeting under the roof tiles. Creating a ceiling and no leakes.😊

[@ninettemurk7492]

That was my first thought too.

[@lifeinruralthailand]

As we already had the ceiling in and we are in storm season would be very difficult to remove the tiles add the metal but it is definitely a solution for those with the time 👍

[@lifeinruralthailand]

First roof is sloped at the correct angle and also the tiles overlap more - was done by a contractor not Thai builder 👍

[@rossjurecka5372]

Because the new roof was fairly flat , in a heavy rain ,the water found its way in @rogerward9492

[@gbtedx1157]

Correct. The tile removes the impact noise; so should be on top .

[@TrevorCunningham-o1y]

Do not worry about colour difference as over time the metal roof will sort of fade some of that bright orange colour,and then from a short distance will look uniform again,great solution guys.Trevor of Christchurch

[@fionahamilton2060]

I love the sound of rain on my ‘tin’ roof. I also have insulation up in the ceiling which lessens the sound in the house but the rain on the patio roof and eaves is a little noisy with no insulation.

[@stevecoombes2375]

Me too. We have lean toos around the house and in the storms it is deafening but also exciting.

[@andrewhyland9212]

Mai pen rai. The Thai’s always seem to be able to resolve things quickly and usually efficiently. Love their “can do” attitude. Nice stash of wood.

[@lifeinruralthailand]

Exactly!

[@needaman66]

Blue scope very good material amd popular in Aus. As long as those batons under the steel are screwed to rafters and not just the tiles, or strong wind can still take off the roof (cyclone strength) we have trucks come to site for commercial builds very long sheets and rolls out of the truck. 5 minutes per sheet. $6500 AUD for that build is bloody awesome. Here that would be $80,000 - $100,000 Aud. The steel roof will last 50 years easily

[@dreamcreate116]

Metal roofs are great when done well done the material is good quality. No leaking problems and you put in good quality insulation so no noise issues. No more tiled houses for me. They have been mostly used in Australia for many years. Light colours the best as keeps the building cooler.

[@anthonynorth-iw5ih]

You can get metal sheeting with a foam insulation, we have used it and it's very quiet during rain.

[@razmos1]

Thats what they should of used 5555

[@FtFt-e9o]

With the tile roof underneath,no need for the insulation on the metal roof.

[@lifeinruralthailand]

@@razmos1no because we already insulated and you cannot pull off a tiled roof in storm season when a ceiling has already been installed 👍

[@lifeinruralthailand]

Good option had we not already done the tiles and ceiling 😊🙏

[@razmos1]

@@lifeinruralthailand well you could but you just need 2 fine days mate

[@jjensen4029]

One more added advantage is that now you have air flowing between the roofs. Without the Sun shining directly on the lower roof it will be cooler inside.

[@julianshalders6047]

Damos a legend🙏, it's called ribbed color bond roofing, lucky to have coil and rolling machine in town.

[@icemanknobby]

I renewed the roof on my wife’s bungalow in Korat, we used similar metal roofing yourve used but it had about an inch of foam on it, no noise too

[@hippychik]

'I didn't freak out' ... that was the best line.. 🤭.. what a great outcome Ryan and Damo .. love the colour as well.. 🤎 our hut we live in is just a tin roof so when it really pours down ya can't hear yourself think.. haha.. I love it.. must do after 22 years of living in here.. 🥰 looking forward to the finished project.. it's going to look great!.. much love to all the family😊💜🦋🥀☮️

[@lifeinruralthailand]

Big love Hippy 🙏❤️

[@NextStopThailand]

Damo is an absolute legend! So is your builder, i was stressing with and for you while you were racing the rain. This is so educational.

[@lifeinruralthailand]

🙏😁🇹🇭

[@robertharris6067]

Steel roofs are proven to be the best for hot climates,they heat up quickly but also dissapates heat very quickly whereas concrete tiles retain heat for a very long period of time so they are a good choice for cold climates.

[@davidhornbrook1102]

Builder from the UK, the proper way to do it, fit a waterproof membrane on the roof spares, then lates then the roof tiles, thats it no leaks, the over roof they have just fitted will be blown of by some strong winds, sorry to have to tell you this, good luck and keep up the good work, you are living the dream

[@StephenWestrip]

I agree. In the UK the majority of roofs have tiles and they don’t leak. They just need to be installed correctly.

[@JoseC888888]

Oh guys, we are so sorry about the bad news. What a great team you make!

[@RichardO1369]

The roof insulation plus a double roof should reduce your Air Con costs too!

[@richardboyce4921]

we used insulated metal sheets on our house in Banluang. 2 benifits, noise and insulation. a little bit more expensive than normal metal but well worth it.

[@vannkopp286]

I live in Scandinavia, and most people use concrete or clay tiles. But we always have to use two roofs, because concrete or clay tiles isnt a perfect roof. Concrete isnt waterproof, and clay tiles tend to warp with time. When it storms, or when ice and snow accumulates on the roof, water will penetrate the tiles where they overlap. Underneath the tiles, there is an asphalt membrane to catch water and condensation. This secondary asphalt roof limits the technical life of a roof, as the asphalt will start evaporating and crack after about 40-50 years here in the cold north. You also need a lot more overlap on the tiles when the roof is relatively flat, compared to a steep roof. 12-15 degrees roof pitch is the abosolute minimum on tiles in my climate. Love your housebuilding videos, and even if things like this happens, building and maintaining a hose is a never ending project that is very satisfying. Thank you for the entertainment.

[@lifeinruralthailand]

Thanks for sharing 🙏

[@toresaetre7793]

I agree about the under roof. But instead of asphalt, I would use poor man's fibreglass. Simply cotton textiles, old bedsheets, t-shirts etc, soaked in woodglue. Then a couple of layers of woodglue added with paintbrush.

[@tamiwallace7572]

Teamwork! Perfect solution!! 🧡 Damo is so ingenious and was certain there was a solution. I personally love the Orange Metal Roof!

[@lifeinruralthailand]

Thank you 🙏😊

[@markrobbins5948]

Really enjoyed this episode. Very interesting and great problem solving at work.

[@margarettownsley9500]

Love it when problems are solved well done Damo

[@GM-cq6ez]

All's well that ends well. You two work well together (and the builders, too).

[@carmellasidwell3809]

Damo saves the day!!! She's on it!!!😍

[@FtFt-e9o]

Nothing like the sound oof rain on a metal roof ,love it.

[@bjrnhjjakobsen2174]

Very impressive customer service👍🏻

[@lifeinruralthailand]

yeah the whole thing was sorted in 1 hour! :)

[@davidkelly-cl4mj]

Glad you got the roof issue sorted, could have been much worse if you had a big rain storm. I would have thought the pitch of the roof would have been sufficient for water run off an obviously your builder must have thought so too. Anyway it's sorted now at a relatively small expense. Will be good too see it all completed. Keep up the good work guys

[@graemeaylward8313]

Hi Ryan and Damo, you are doing a great jo there and I can imagine ow you felt hen you saw the water leaking in! Well done Damo for finding what looks like an amazing solution and so cheap too. Can't wait to see the finished article. That wood looks wonderful and I am sure that the workers will make a beautiful desk and whatever else you want, out of it. God bless the whole family. 😀❤🙏

[@robertjean659]

Maybe not enough overlap with the tiles, maybe it will be a little cooler with a double roof. 🇦🇺🇦🇺

[@lifeinruralthailand]

yes i think this and it being too flat :)

[@fhorst02]

555... Yes, too flat for tiles. Good solution and yes it will be cooler. In fact, in some energy efficient houses they use dark color as the outside roof and light under. The darker sheet will heat up, creating airflow that will cool the inside 👍🥳

[@Billywiz001]

Yeah, that roof definitely isn’t steep enough for a tile roof

[@lifeinruralthailand]

It’s funny because we checked with ChatGPT before and this was our answer The minimum angle for tiling a roof typically depends on the type of roofing 1. **Asphalt Shingles**: Generally, the minimum slope is 2:12 (9.5 degrees). However, for slopes between 2:12 and 4:12, double layers of underlayment are often required. 2. **Clay and Concrete Tiles**: These usually require a minimum slope of 2.5:12 (approximately 11 degrees) but can vary based on the specific product and manufacturer recommendations. 3. **Metal Roofing**: The minimum slope can be as low as 0.5:12 (around 2.4 degrees) for standing seam metal roofs, though 3:12 (about 14 degrees) is more typical for other metal roofing styles. 4. **Wood Shakes and Shingles**: These generally require a minimum slope of 3:12 (14 degrees). 5. **Slate**: A minimum slope of 4:12 (about 18.5 degrees) is typically recommended for slate tiles. .

[@jcomden]

@@lifeinruralthailand Yeah, I wouldn't even trust ChatGPT to say hello world.

[@wendy-0101]

Oh dear! I must say I was surprised the tiles were put on straight away. Here they do insulation & everything before & tiles last of all.Understand different climate.Main thing is you got it solved & not too expensive. Thats team work. Have a great week. 💞💞💞💞

[@carlosfandangos8831]

Roof looks great brother,rock on guys. Much love and respect

[@BangkokJohn]

I also ended up with 2 roofs. My first roof was cedar shake wood shingles but leaks all over. I then recovered the roof it like you have and works well, but a bit pricey.

[@pedrozatravel]

Nice job turning the problem into a solution.

[@jimjimgl3]

Roof looks great. Another thing you could consider down the road is to paint the roof with white roof (Waterproof Elastomeric Sealant) coating. White or reflective paint cuts HVAC costs by about 20%. But then you'd have a white roof not a nice orange roof.

[@thaicrazy45]

Well done you two.Damo is so nice.What a lovely family you are.Love from rainy Buxton.x

[@CJOLars]

make sure to cap the top end of the metal roof to prevent water seeping under it from the top

[@donxz2555]

We built our house with tiles for the roof and had leakage along the ridge, elsewhere was fine it was metal frame with concrete board cover then insulation and the tiles, the ridge was solved by a wider super sticky tar covered wide tape. We used the same metal sections for a walkway and sala and yes it is noisy when raining Looking good and as usual a good informative vlog. My biggest mistake was having handmade teak doors with a frosted glass strip insert, all the doors warped and ordinary glass used that had no safety protection. I would have been better off going to global house

[@ukfunklord]

Hope it works out Ryan. Metal roofs expand in the sun and creaks so hopefully it remains in good condition for you.

[@aaronjohnson7347]

Here in WA state US, most people place foam insulation board with metal on top. I love the sound of rain on a metal roof!

[@deekthetrucker5885]

Theres a special tape type membrane that you can stick to the underside of the metle roof that cuts out the sound. People use it on camper van builds and works a treat👍

[@Mike-du1dc]

Very Nice! Glad you got that all sorted & yes I agree Damo Geng Mak 😉

[@KC-in9px]

It's a shame that the brand new tile roof wasn't effective but your solution was cheap enough. Your attitudes are incredible. The new house is still gorgeous.

[@GarNelson1]

That's an excellent solution to your problem. I have tiles on our Udon house, but on the new build out on the farm I picked brick red (not orange) sheet roofing with about 1 1/2 inch foam bonded to it. Above the ceiling I have 4 inch rolled insulation. At least so far, I haven't noticed all that much noise. I was a little concerned since the parents have uninsulated metal sheet roofing, and that stuff is like a drum in the rain. The bonded insulation does seem to help a lot in our case.

[@maungsacca]

Great lessons for us all who want to build.

[@HelloImNotJohnnyCash]

colorbond is great.. lots of homes all over australia use this stuff.. running some gutters along the roof edge to catch that water for storage would be a good move. even if its just fo the gardens.. but rainwater is the best water for everything.

[@emilylotts8833]

It's amazing how damo has changed and have become smart and confident with filming. I remember initially how camera shy she was and when she rarely says something in the camera we would barely hear her. Look at her now, she has become a vlogger, Ryan effect i guess

[@bighoss9705]

Good save! The tiles under the metal will also act as a heat barrier to the sun. It should be a lot cooler during the hot season.

[@ExpatlovingSpain]

Only part through the video but our Spanish house had loads of leaks so I grouted the gaps in the tiles and it fixed it.

[@lenbell1365]

I think your best opinion and cheapest way forward is to increase the angle of the roof.

[@Like-v9y]

It´s a good idea to put a metal sheet roof on a tiled roof to keep the tiles dry.

[@tyionallen6357]

Great video, very informative. I will hopefully 🙏🏾 be building after retirement in the Philippines 🇵🇭

[@DiscoDrew]

Great solution. And I’d imagine having the extra layer will reduce heat in the rooms below.

[@kc.brinkman]

We also got a metal roof but in the shape of tiles. It looks great.

[@jeanhenderson1277]

So glad you got sorted it’s coming along brilliant x

[@leeevans6213]

We had a leak in the kitchen for years made a massive hole and we lived with it only last month got someone in to have a look fixed it and repaired and patched up the ceiling and looks great I was putting it off for years as leaks are a nightmare to pinpoint.

[@Bekseju]

In England, tiled rooves have a tarpaulin layer laid over the rafters before the tiles are added to catch any ingress of water. Maybe you should have covered the tiles with a plastic sheet temporarily then removed all the tiles and put in a liner before replacing.

[@lifeinruralthailand]

In Thailand, the use of tarpaulins (taupolin) under roof tiles is less common due to several reasons related to climate and building practices 1. **Climate Considerations**: Thailand's hot and humid climate can lead to rapid deterioration of tarpaulins. The intense sun and heavy rains can cause tarpaulins to degrade quickly, making them less durable as an underlayer for roofing. 2. **Traditional Building Practices**: Traditional Thai building techniques often involve the use of materials like bamboo, wood, and thatch, which naturally provide good ventilation and insulation. Modern buildings might use more durable and permanent materials like concrete, metal sheets, or clay tiles that don’t require tarpaulins underneath. 3. **Material Availability**: In Thailand, materials like concrete tiles, metal sheets, and clay tiles are readily available and preferred for roofing. These materials are more durable and provide better protection against the elements compared to tarpaulins. 4. **Construction Techniques**: Modern construction in Thailand often includes the use of concrete roofs or well-sealed roofing tiles that do not necessitate an additional waterproof layer like a tarpaulin. 5. **Ventilation Needs**: Proper ventilation is crucial in hot climates to prevent heat buildup under the roof. Using tarpaulins might obstruct natural airflow, leading to higher indoor temperatures. 6. **Economic Factors**: While tarpaulins might be cheaper initially, their shorter lifespan and the need for frequent replacement can make them less economical in the long run. Overall, the preference for more durable, traditional, and locally suitable materials and methods likely contributes to the lesser use of tarpaulins under roof tiles in Thailand. 👍👍

[@michaelj2528]

I suppose the only saving grace of this is you found out before you had finished the inside and then found out the roof was leaking so in some respects it's a blessing in disguise. What a lady Damo is she is a Superwoman and a star she has no end of talents you make a great couple together working problems out . The roof does look really amazing, how amazing are those builders so impressive, not sure things would be solved so quickly here in Wales or the UK, it would be we can come a week next Thursday and never turn up . Glad for that it's all been solved very stressful for you both . Always interesting and informative and entertaining

[@lifeinruralthailand]

Cheers Michael 🙏🙏🙏

[@craigberesford726]

If you go on the Marley website Uk it tells you different roof piches and the required tile overlay

[@helendymock8265]

Can't wait to see the desk. Roof looks brilliant ❤

[@lifeinruralthailand]

My favorite 😁😁😁

[@CJOLars]

Lift the tile and install a waterproof underlayment after plywood

[@gary-bl1lu]

Looks like a good solution on such a shallow pitch. The wind will drive the water back up under the tiles else too.

[@keithdonaldson5573]

Great job working together

[@dtester61]

Just as a general principle, the flatter the roof the more problems. You’ve already experienced one of the problems, the other is, as the builder pointed out, a roof with a low pitch can simply take flight in strong wind as it basically becomes an aeroplane wing.

[@jmfarrell5]

Great solution… always a learning experience… I’m definitely learning from your experience 👍🏻

[@nattyk672]

Great will be to have a metal roof under tiles. Tiles on the top will be most evident sound barrier. But I am glad you guys found solution for the problem.

[@Swimallsummer]

Should have taken the tile off before installing the metal. The added mass of the tile will gain heat during the day then radiate it into the attic at night making the living space hotter. The added metal is a barrier to the heat dissipating outside. A well insulated attic absorbs most of the noise from a metal roof.

[@lifeinruralthailand]

Main problems with taking the tile off 1. It’s rainy season and the under ceiling is complete so you risk massive damage to it 2. You have to put a new frame over the metal to redo the tiles so it is expensive on the steel if you want the sound barrier 3. Time consuming 4. We have insulation under it all so this is not much of a problem It’s not the perfect solution but the best for us

[@Swimallsummer]

@@lifeinruralthailand hope your insulation and attic side of the gypsum are not wet. It will get moldy. I think your insulation is covered in plastic unlike the bare spun fiberglass we have in the US. So hopefully you just had a little water on the top side on the plastic. Otherwise it would be a good idea to go up in the attic and pull it back so it can dry out. A pain in the butt for sure but better than soaked moldy insulation and drywall. Good luck with your project

[@JuJu-ml5ej]

Dude, I truly appreciate your family’s experience with the build. If someone can deal with this it is you guys! All best, mate!

[@lifeinruralthailand]

Thanks brother - you too!

[@thesheperd7567]

Excellent solution.

[@aomcookie2794]

ฉันเคยต่อเติมบ้านแบบคุณเลยค่ะ กระเบื้องมุงหลังคาแต่น้ำรั่ว มีคนแนะนำให้ลองเมทัลชีทมาครอบอีกรอบ หมดปัญหาน้ำรั่วซึมเลยแต่ฝนตกเสียงจะดังไปหน่อย I've renovated a house like yours. Roof tiles but water leaks It is recommended to try metal sheet to cover again. The problem of water leaks is gone, but when it rains the sound will be loud again.

[@AmericanInThailand]

We have a metal roof and 6 inches of insulation. Can hardly hear the rain at all.

[@msd6105]

Awesome thinking awesome builders!!!

[@lifeinruralthailand]

They are the best bless ‘em!!

[@WalkingmanPattaya]

Interesting, informative episode. Happy solution. I'll bet you "Freaked Out" a little bit, I would as well! Good, fast, cheap solution Damo came up with, and got delivered and installed right away. Yes sheet metal roofs are very noisy when it rains, but you have the sound barrier and insulation already there as you say. Ryan is happy about his drone shots! Always the cinematographer 555 Good to have construction workers with a "can do" attitude. Thanks guys, Peace and Love Y'all

[@andrewhayden8681]

I have a tin roof on my house and believe me, it’s very quiet even in the hardest downpour. But we have good thick insulation.

[@bernardlaverton9077]

we have a 25 degree steel roof with clip lock profiles. there is about 10 cm of insulation on the ceiling. the fact is we can only hear the rain when it is really heavy.

[@janstenman5502]

You are the best Damo great that you were able to solve the problem so quickly, I say as Ryan my beautiful wife solves the problem. Have a good time.

[@pavement422]

You should have put a membrane/roofing felt under the tiles.

[@actualanimals]

We had similar issue with our build in Ratchaburi. Surprised you didn't just pull the tiles up and put a rain membrane on then throw the tiles back on. Either way glad you're happy 👍

[@lifeinruralthailand]

If we were not in rainy season with the ceiling complete and we had abit more time we probably would have taken that option 👍

[@anneofgreengables1619]

Well I think it turned out nice, looks good 👍

[@CJOLars]

Sorry to hear all this. The slope of the roof initially was too low You could also increase the roof slope

[@beverlyweber4122]

Ryan, while YOU might not have been freaking out (good for you!), the REST of US certainly were! hahaha You guys are so fortunate that the solution was so fast and so efficient. Excellent. (whew, dodged a bullet!)

[@lifeinruralthailand]

Thank you Beverly 🙏😁🇹🇭

[@1chickenpig]

I'm also thinking it will be a fair bit cooler with that double roof as well. Coming along nicely. I better get cooking in the kitchen my eldest son has asked for his favourite dish my rice rissoto as a 2nd breakfast 😁

[@Geoff-s7p]

Wow amazing Thailand. Thailand never ceases to amaze me. Every problem you can always find easy solution, unlike UK😊

[@dutchie05]

Can not wait to see the timber desk....nice to see Bluescope steel

[@Per-OlofBrenegård]

You can play the humble part Ryan ❤❤😊😊

[@jlvandat69]

Looks like you 2 made lemonade out of lemons......as long as those new metal roof stringers were very firmly attached to the existing tile roof understructure, the metal roof will likely withstand very strong winds. I wonder why composition roofing, so often used in the uSA, e.g., isn't used in Thailand and SE Asia in general? It's a pretty good choice, all things considered except that it doesn't have the lifespan of metal or tile roofing. Congrats on the project!

[@MrHodl99]

The place looks great

[@delboy868]

I had the same problem on my kitchen roof because the pitch on the roof wasn't steep enough so I had to take the roof off and replace it with a metal sheet one it was a shame but after I replaced the roof I haven't really had any problems with it

[@luceinbattaglia9425]

TIT. This is Thailand. We must adapt.😂It’s hard sometimes.. but that’s it! By the way if the rain doesn’t get trough, it’s a good job! Be positive Ryan!🔝👏🦾😊💚🇹🇭

[@shuuyakano1732]

You may try to make Silent Roof Material applied to the outside surface of the roof structure, stops rain drops impacting the roof surface so dramatically reducing the resultant rain noise BEFORE it occurs. Or you may insulating your roof is a fundamental step in minimizing noise transmission. Opting for high-quality insulation materials like mineral wool or foam boards helps absorb sound vibrations and keeps unwanted noise from penetrating your living space known for "Insulation for Noise Reduction" which reduces rooftop noise.

[@lifeinruralthailand]

Yes it’s insulated 👍👍

[@shuuyakano1732]

@@lifeinruralthailand That's the perfect way for the heavy rains with the storms sounds weather situations.

[@jimbabos8195]

Great video , thank you , great information regards ARPAD AUSTRALIA

[@michaeldawson1411]

We waited to see a full rain season after roof finished till putting in ceiling which was lucky as 3 leaks.

[@TheThailightZone]

I believe, unless you request it, they do not cement seal tiles in place over here.

[@anoukilangakoon7392]

Here in Sri Lanka we have a non-asbestos fiber roofing sheet which is much cooler and quieter than metal sheets. It is manufactured here but exported to several Asian countries though I don’t know if Thailand is one of them. It is called i-roof and you can see their website if you google. I used it on my house and very satisfied as it has now been through several monsoons with no issues. It also comes in several colours and I used the tile orange.

[@naturewatchth]

Have a CPAC tiled roof on our house which is 7 years old now. It has leaked since the first rainy season. Over the years I have spent a lot of dosh trying to fix it. Still leaks! Cheapest fix is a couple of strategically placed waste bins that get emptied after heavy rain. Like Damo's fix but my roof is pitched and large, however she has got me thinking. Great vid as always.

[@Tugela60]

Maybe you should try spending money instead of dosh then 😂

[@naturewatchth]

​@Tugela60 dosh= informal British English for money. Or am I missing something? I'm British and so is Ryan....hence the slang.😁

[@alias_EP]

I assume the leaking was from the front or rear or side edges or all, metal flashing over all four edges would have done the trick without the metal roofing, pretty sure your roofers didnt bed in the edging rood tiles, means all the edge tiles should have been mortared in as they lay them, the power of the rains here would force the water in and hence leaks, also would have been a good idea to sark/insulate/foil paper the roof done correctly any leaks that got through the tiles would run down the foil off the rear...ps, that roof is fine they tile roofs in AU with far less of a pitch.

[@davidparker2173]

I do not know if you can get Zip System sheathing in Thailand, but that is primo, especially if you put a quality wrap on top of it. Remember; the lower the pitch, the more overlap you need on the under wrap. You can not over kill a sealing system. I bet you never get fooled again. Good luck.

[@svenmeyer8331]

You can buy these metal sheets with thick insulation included