Victorian Terrace Roof Problems: A Guide for North London Homeowners

Quick AnswerThe most common roof problems on North London’s Victorian terraces are nail sickness (corroded iron fixings causing progressive slate slippage), failed lead flashing around chimney stacks, deteriorated ridge mortar, flat roof membrane failure on rear outriggers, and spray foam insulation that creates mortgage and structural complications. Most of these problems are cumulative and predictable. […]