Builders using broken materials

[x799sej]

HI there I was wandering does anyone know if builders are allowed to use broken materials since moving in 8 yeras ago we have had lots of problems with our roof. Whenever we get slight gusts of wind the roof bangs about really badly it gets so bad it feels like it is lifting up and down we also keep having tiles slipping out of place constantly. We have contacted the builders many times and also the housing association who we bought our house off to get advice but both pass the buck and refuse to take responsibility. We went up into the attic space top have a good look and found two broken roof trusses which had been repaired with a nail gun through the centre to pin back together. Can we do anything about this or do we just have to put up with it our house is 8 years old.

[Richard1966]

IF you bought the house in this state then your issue is with the seller. First however you need to establish with a detailed expert report if this is actually a structural defect and if this is the cause of your roof difficulties.

With evidence you may be able to take action but not without and only then maybe. See if you can get evidence and go to your CAB