Roof space – rusty fixings
Listed under: Interior, Roof, framing, roof space, moisture, durability, corrosion, rust, fixings and hardware, leaks
Cause
High roof space moisture levels
Repair
- see Roof space dampness
- replace existing fixings with suitable fixings for the conditions: select hot-dip galvanised, stainless steel or silicone bronze as required
Cause
Leaking roof
Repair
- see Roof leaks
- replace existing fixings with suitable fixings for the conditions: select hot-dip galvanised, stainless steel or silicone bronze as required
Cause
Copper-based treatment to framing and roof space moisture
Repair
- replace existing fixings with suitable fixings for the conditions: select hot-dip galvanised, stainless steel or silicone bronze as required
Cause
Inadequate corrosion protection of fixings for the location
Repair
- replace existing fixings with suitable fixings for the conditions: select hot-dip galvanised, stainless steel or silicone bronze as required
Cause
Salt laden air being blown into the roof space
Repair
- replace existing fixings with suitable fixings for the conditions: select hot-dip galvanised, stainless steel or silicone bronze as required
- install roof underlay to the underside of the rafters and support with plastic tape at 300 mm centres to reduce airflow into the roof