Bitumen-impregnated sheets – impact damage

Impact damage to bitumen-impregnated cellulose (wood) fibre corrugated sheets, particularly in cold conditions

Causes

Careless walking on the roof, or impact damage

The roofing is at the end of its serviceable life

Cause

Careless walking on the roof, or impact damage

Repair

  • where damage is not extensive, replace damaged sheets
  • for severe damage, the roof should be replaced. A building consent will be required as a different roof cladding will have to be used 

Cause

The roofing is at the end of its serviceable life

Repair

  • if the roof is at end of its serviceable life, it should be replaced. A building consent will be required as a different roof cladding will have to be used