Rear roof tiling and flashing kits

[@robhardie8310]

Steve was great - love seeing someone with that level of experience making it all look so easy.... Great content - loving the build.

[@nigelfenlon9035]

Sorry I haven't commented on every video but I've thoroughly enjoyed watching your build and found it extremely informative thanks for sharing

[@OfficeBoyBuilder]

Cheers mate, glad you've been enjoying them!

[@nachsonsantos5904]

Thanks for taking the time to record everything. Love your videos!

[@OfficeBoyBuilder]

Cheers bud!

[@Tom_Prendiville]

That dry ridge system is pretty much standard, they all have nearly no adhesion. The project is coming along nicely 👌

[@jensenshelpanderson2421]

Slight heat a lot of pressure and it sticks perfectly. Should be above the ridge as isn’t very visually pleasing! The job is atrocious! Any decent/good Roofer would agree.

[@samcaldwell7694]

The roof is very busy with all the velux windows and the sandtoft 20x20 don't help. A lot will be warped when they are fired being clay also they will ride up on velux flashing kits what you have to do is grind off the back of the tile till they sit right time consuming

[@b21playa]

Tiles around the velux don’t seem to sit flat, not being negative

[@OfficeBoyBuilder]

Yeah I asked Steve about that - he said that's common when the tiles have to be cut around the Velux as the flashing kit has the sponge which pushes them up. Not ideal, but better that the tile is pushed up and away from the window which helps drive the water off.

[@mickgreen8672]

@@OfficeBoyBuilder you are supposed to cut the sponge depending on the type of roof tiles you use

[@b21playa]

@@chriskane9230 I’ve never had that befro

[@alsmith8760]

@@OfficeBoyBuilder Nightmare roof to work on just look at them tiles and they crack. I've got the same sandtoft 20/20 minimum pitch 15 degrees. With the tiles around the Velux in the book it tells you to cut the sponge down to suit and you can also grind a bit of the back of the tile off to get it a fair bit flatter but this all takes time. Also get yourself a old foam mattress cut it in half and tie some osb to the top then you can use them to move about up there without breaking anything. Love the videos and thanks for sharing

[@bluevanmani]

Yeah I normally cut the foam down alongside you don’t cut it to low it won’t leak. Plain or moderns tiles always look worse than profile tiles around Velux s

[@jonjones4987]

Sorry mate 40+years experience and Getting the basics wrong ☹️ How you going to render with the lid on now?

[@paulperrin2152]

I always thought the 3rd tile coverd the 1st tile all way up ( double lap)??

[@OfficeBoyBuilder]

As I'm not a roofer I may be incorrect here, but I believe it depends on the gauge of the tile and the lap specified by the manufacturer. In this instance we had 100mm gauge which obviously closes up the lap vs. if you had 75mm lap.

[@John-pw7et]

these tiles are interlocking gauge is normally about 170mm foam around window flashing should be cut to suit tiles

[@soniaclarke2096]

They are single lap tiles, plain tiles are double lap

[@charliecarpentertv]

I'm really enjoying your videos and content. Out of interest which tiles did you use and did the brittleness make you want to use another brand of so which would you choose. I'm hoping to start my extension later this year. Build looks great too.

[@OfficeBoyBuilder]

Cheers mate! I went with Sandtoft Humber plain Buckingham tiles. They are unbelievably brittle, and I do with they weren't. I love the look of them, but as that can be achieved with other tiles I probably would have changed them EXCEPT... Covid-19 and lockdown meant roof tile availability was almost zero, and our low pitch of 17.5 degrees, put us in a real bind for options...all the best with your extension, I hope it goes well. Are you self-building?

[@charliecarpentertv]

@@OfficeBoyBuilder thank you for the info. I'm not sure yet but I'm a TV producer by day so I've some transferrable skills in terms of project managing but we'll see. We're still trying to work out plans etc. Looking forward to seeing your build when it's done and I really liked your underfloor set up too, really helpful. C

[@OfficeBoyBuilder]

Awesome! I come from a banking and investment background - anyone can learn and do it, especially if they are minded to. All the best with it, do keep me in the loop - I love hearing other people's progress!

[@jensenshelpanderson2421]

What a mess. Sorry to be negative but they are not good roofers!!

[@millerschannel7798]

Why did he put the cut ridge to the wall? Should be second to end that puppy will get blown out for sure and that end ridge with the rosemary sticking out wtf shut the site down mate before rouge traders are called

[@zedman442]

Are those the low pitch roof tile?

[@OfficeBoyBuilder]

Yes, they can be used down to 17.5 degrees.

[@thomasschafer7268]

How many degree has the roof? Very Flat.!

[@OfficeBoyBuilder]

It's 17.5 degrees. Hence the 100mm lap on the tile gauge.

[@miteshdave6330]

What is the tile style called

[@OfficeBoyBuilder]

These are Sandtoft Humber plain tiles "Buckingham" - Beautiful and large, and can go down to 17.5 degree pitch, but insanely brittle which is a real nuisance!

[@MrGlenfraser]

@@OfficeBoyBuilder yeah I saw a broken one. What are they made out of? I have been looking at a Sandtoft tile a double roman instead of a Marley....

[@OfficeBoyBuilder]

I wanted Marley but because of Covid/lockdown etc the lead time was nearly 12 weeks! Sandtof have a good name, but these concrete tiles were probably just not great. Steve said he hates working with 20/20 tiles because they're always brittle.

[@adrianwilding2912]

You must have installed a lifetimes worth of Velux windows by now so you can forget all you've learned!! Hopefully they are standing up to the snow, but the big test is when that starts to melt! A tricky bit of tiling made to look easy. Are you fitting a vented eaves soffit opposite the ridge to keep the airflow direct? Looking good, and must be very nice to be dry and secure now.

[@OfficeBoyBuilder]

Yes we've had two lots of snow (and meltwater) now and not a single leak. We also had enough rain in 4 days to half fill a wheelbarrow! Very nice to be dry. We're having a vented soffit on our side, and I've left enough space on the other for ventilation to flow past the guttering, across the top of the roof.

[@mroldschool609]

Who the hell ground out the line for the lead flashing ????? Stevie wonder ??????

[@OfficeBoyBuilder]

It's all being rendered, so Stevie Wonder may as well have done it - nobody will ever see it!

[@mroldschool609]

@@OfficeBoyBuilder it makes it hard to fit if it’s not straight m8, better to do it right from the start.....just use a piece of wood as a guide off the roof and you can’t go wrong m8

[@John-pw7et]

should have rendered before tiling you will now break loads of tiles!

[@johnmclean6686]

The feather come dry ridge system was 💯 better than the roll out stuff you get now was universal and fitted any roof tiles

[@mroldschool609]

M8 them end ridge tiles are terrible.......the pointing and the bit of tile packing........really should be done better by a skilled roofer.......I couldn’t live with them like that

[@OfficeBoyBuilder]

Sorry you think that - Steve's been roofing for over 30+ years, and so far as I'm concerned he's about as experienced/skilled as they come.

[@Oncewasdonka]

Fair play the old man must be well past retirement and still crawling on roofs.

[@millerschannel7798]

16.30 why not tap it in a bit then point over it either way I gave it 5 years tops before it drops out

[@ratchriat1716]

iam not sure about the flashing.

[@soniaclarke2096]

Looking at the flashing I bet they didn't install a secret gutter and hoped the CT1 that they put under the lead keeps the water out

[@MrGlenfraser]

I know the dry ridge system seems to be the norm these day but wonder how long the bits of plastic that holds them down will last with the sun on them....what's the Gtee on that product?

[@OfficeBoyBuilder]

Yeah they seem to be very common now, and almost seem to be specified by most SE's. I'm not sure about the guarantee of the plastic if I'm honest, I can't imagine they're too flimsy though given the use and position of them...

[@millerschannel7798]

I’ve seen some roofs in my time but this has to be the best yet hahahahaha I hope it isn’t winder round there

[@stevenmurray5004]

Personally a would put cut Ridge in middle not end more neater

[@OfficeBoyBuilder]

Fair enough mate, thanks for being tactful in the way you've suggested that! Because of the size, shape and projection of the roof, it's actually impossible to see the ridge from anywhere except the upstairs rooms, and then because of the sightlines of the windows, it's not possible to see the cut tile nearest the house, so in this instance it works. I think your suggestion is a good one though for cases where it would be visible.

[@denarmstrong7868]

Can't believe you're doing a roof with no edge protection on the gable, you fall from there it's game over. And you could be held liable for someone else's injury under the health and safety at work act. Not trying to preach, just trying to protect others as I work at height as a scaffolder.

[@millerschannel7798]

It’s a little extension pal the height of a shed no need for gable scaff

[@johnlerigo9703]

You’ll regret not repairing the felt around the mistakes on velum Windows, when your chasing leaks,

[@hsingh3111]

Shouldn't the ridge tiles be bonded with cement or can you do without in some cases?

[@OfficeBoyBuilder]

It's a dry-ridge system, which is designed to allow airflow (and evaporation from condensation) without letting in rain water. This means you can't use cement to bed the tiles in - save for the first and last tile as you saw.

[@paulmcgeoch2603]

Buddy it’s not personal but that lead flashing and whole roof generally is terrible. Get it ripped off and done properly.

[@frankiegoestohollywood9784]

I thought that when I seen it , rough as toast

[@kazchapman]

Steve is rough as fuck Looks like the cheapest dry ridge system he could find and then he's still cutting it 6 inches short Lead work was a mess, individual soakers are so much better, lead saddle must of been hit with the hammer a few times Why didn't he use a block end ridge ? I've used they tiles before they're a pain in the ass for breaking

[@mroldschool609]

Already a broken roof tile :(

[@OfficeBoyBuilder]

Yeah the tiles are absurdly brittle - nobodies fault except the manufacturer...you can't float over the top of a roof, and I'm about 95kg - that's not going anywhere any time soon!

[@mroldschool609]

@@OfficeBoyBuilder are they nailed down every course ?

[@OfficeBoyBuilder]

@@mroldschool609 I believe there were... usually you'd do top and bottom and every third course - but because they're low angle he nailed each course.

[@Derekryan456]

18.30 cowboys

[@tomvincent5596]

Mate sorry to say this but your roofer is rough as hell. That's a really poor job all round so much wrong and rough. Personally I would part with any money until it's done properly

[@martinmoscrop7124]

I totally agree Tom I’ve used dry ridge for years now and never used cement yet. Everything you’ve done on this build has been absolutely amazing but I’m sorry to say that the roof has totally spoilt the whole job, it’s not pleasing to the eye at all. The old guy is past his sell by date, personally I’d have all the tiles removed and start again. All the chasing out should have been done with a 4 x 2 sat on the battens and temporary fixed to the wall to stabilise the grinder, a plastic end cap to cover the end ridge instead of that wet cement, also the ridge brackets were missing to fix the screws in. So sorry to burst your bubble but please take heed of the comments, put it right or you’ll regret it later on.

[@sonnyforte2374]

Very hard to watch 😬

[@davidhamilton218]

I don't get the cement at all, especially on the ridge. It's not waterproof and will just crack and fall out, I just don't get it at all.

[@frankiegoestohollywood9784]

As people have said this really lets all of your good work down , I can’t believe people actually pay them guys ?

[@andrewamos8949]

the roofing tiles are shocking

[@OfficeBoyBuilder]

They are desperately brittle - which I didn't know/realise when I bought them. Not sure if it's low-quality covid manufacting (as Sandtof are normally very good) if it's just that type of tile...either way, we're being very careful with it.

[@davidbray6515]

Nice job so far

[@Brown969]

Not as much commentary this time. Were you as happy as you say?

[@OfficeBoyBuilder]

Lol I was pretty knackered to be honest...! Was working 18+ hours a day to get watertight before Christmas whilst doing office work too. I also didn't want to prattle on around Steve and Jack. I was delighted with their work. I didn't realise how brittle the tiles were, but that obviously isn't their fault. The final result looks brilliant though and I'm really happy with it.

[@Brown969]

@@OfficeBoyBuilder Just had to log back on to this video to make sure my comment didn't come across negative. Being knackered from building projects is totally understandable -- and you've been at it for a while now!! I didn't mean any harm by my comment, just noticed that you were quiet and wanted to check you were happy. It's gonna be a great space!!

[@OfficeBoyBuilder]

Absolutely no criticism/offence taken my friend, it's quite flattering that you've watched enough to notice the difference! Thanks for the support bud.

[@andrewplatt]

Some of those finishing Details on the roof really let the job down, I hope you get it sorted you will kick yourself if you don't. Good luck

[@cliveramsbotty6077]

oh my god

[@SuperCraig1973]

🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️

[@gazkhan2151]

I’m not a roofer but come on with 40 years of experience I’m sure you could have done a better job yourself

[@ollieollie5512]

Yehaaw