Dry verge caps – An important part of a dry-fix roofing system, dry verge caps are specially formed roof tiles that wrap around the edge of the gabled end for a finished appearance. Eaves protectors must be installed with the felt running over the top of them. I would recommend the eaves protector is combined with a ventilation tray, unless you already have a well ventilated roof - most roofs are not well ventilated. Ideally ridge venting or tile vents would also be installed.

For generations the roofing felt used was a cheap product known as Type 1F, This was made from recycled rags and textiles. Contributing to the building’s aesthetic – The eaves play a significant part in the roof’s overall look, giving the building an attractive, finished appearance. Eaves are found at the edges of a roof, where they extend beyond the wall of a building. In their simplest form, such as on a garden shed, that may be all there is to say about the eaves. But in most buildings, eaves are an important part of the complete roof systemand they fulfil several roles, including: Older felt is not UV stable so will rot where the felt is exposed to the sun and break down its structure allowing water to penetrate behind the fascia boards and possibly causing damage to the rafters and any timber fascias. When planning a roof structure, there are four main types of eaves to consider. The right choice will depend on aesthetic preferences as well as the rest of the roof structure. The four main types are:Bay window, wavy concrete tile roof. Felt inside (with a few holes that show the tiles from inside the loft, but never any water in the loft) The eaves protector or felt support tray is a low cost solution to dripping felt or for felt that as rotted in time, and can eliminate problems in later years. We recommend that when ever replacing fascia boards that the eaves protection system is put in place. I would agree that if you have insulation down behind the fascias and sitting on the soffits you probably now have inadequate ventilation. But on a 50s roof design then removing that insulation away from the eaves should reinstate the designed ventilation for the roof without any need for additional venting arrangements. Thanks to its rigid construction, not only will it direct rainwater into your gutters, but the support tray will prevent ponding from occurring behind your fascia boards, stopping the underlay from sagging between the rafters. These qualities make it a highly recommended addition to projects where the fascia boards are being replaced. Features & Benefits: Eaves Guard Felt Support Tray

Replacing the eaves felt is not normally a job done on its own, usually you would only notice the eaves felt when carrying out other jobs such as replacing fascia boards or roof tiles.

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The loft was insulated 20+ years ago with that vacuum cleaner fluff stuff, piped in from the ground. There is a board floor in there now as I use it for storage and The Train Set (every man has to have a railway layout), compacting the fluff. Now I think about it, it might be a good idea to vacuum any fluff out of the soffits in case water gets into them to give them a chance to dry out (Also, if it comes out damp, I will know there is a problem) These trays allow the felt to be cut beneath the roof tile which protects your roofing underlay from UV damage. I've declined the job, I'm hoping the Summer will be dry to give me time to find out/make my mind up. Soffited eaves – The soffit is a panel that runs horizontally under the eaves, creating a ceiling-like structure from the bottom edge of the eaves to the external wall of the building.