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Attic maintenance

Roof-top maintenance

Roof-top maintenance

 

 
South Stoke Church

Roof Coverings

Most of roof is covered with large limestone slates. Some of these are cracked and some are very thin in places. Some of the slopes are felted (recent work)
Flashings are mostly made from mortar and in reasonable condition.
Loose heavy slate at eaves requires urgent attention - Chancel roof.
Porch (east slope) in worse condition than west slope  - see below.
Porch (west slope) in better condition than east slope  - see above.
Vestry roof shows one area of suspect slates - see highlighted area on large photo
Vestry roof (north slope) is covered in concrete 'stone' slates.