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    Do you need two men to bitumen a flat roof to level it off ?

    Personally i never work alone on a roof,no matter what the job.As for pouring bitch on your roof mmmmm get another roofer to sort the job properly.Just think how much all that bitch weighs for starters?it may level things out short term but will just dip with the weight in no time.Go to the root...
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    Glass reinforced plastic roofs

    The trouble with grp and epdm is people go on these 2 day courses and then think they are capable of doing the job.Its not that simple you need a back round in roofing.That said felt is tried and tested and if done right will last many many years.I recently replaced a grp factory roof.It was...
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    aquaseal roof coating

    The difference is when the tile is originaly painted the WHOLE tile is covered.When roofs are painted only the part of the tile thats visible gets covered.This is one(there are others) of the reasons roof coating/painting is a none runner.If it was any good i would do it,i have the ladders,im a...
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    Scaffolding - Cost Of Hire For Semi-D ?

    I usually pay around £500.I recenlty got 46m of hand rail but with 3 towers in it which was also £500.Alot depends on where your based and more importantly who you know :wink:
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    The best flat roof material?

    High peformance torch on felt(sbs) fitted by a genuine felt roofer. :wink:
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    Those stone roofs around lake district..

    Random and diminishing,random widths and diminish as they go up the roof.I have stripped a roof of and the slates were fixed with a mixture of wooden pegs and bones but these were the big sandstone slates(lazenby slate).
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    Pooling on new flat roof problems with roofer!

    Indeed flooding a roof with bitumin in some cases can stop the ponding(done it before) but the only problem in this instance would be you would need so much bitumin the weight of all that bitumin may just cause the roof to dip in no time at all.You could then be back at square one.
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    Dodgy Roofing Job/Cowboy - Advice Needed!

    Me personaly i put a blob of silicon on and a lead strap,works for me :wink:.
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    flat roof leak

    When its hot we start at 5am and finish at 12.We just wear flat soled foot wear but if its really hot we lay any mineral early,before the sun is at full strength otherwise it just makes any easy job hard(sure you already know this :wink: ).Ive tried many felts and like you i have found one i...
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    flat roof leak

    (both heat applied t/o)The only time i use loose layer with t/o is on T & G boards otherwise you get ridges.There no need for perferated or loose layer when using hp cap sheet as movement is not an issue.With the old pour and roll felt you had your first layer(perferated) to allow for movement...
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    new poster here

    I would like to upload pics of my work but my PC skills are not up to it,yet :oops: .I have printer/scanner/digi camera and dunno really how to use any of em lol.
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    flat roof leak

    Sound advice,i would add that if using top spec flet two layers will be sufficiant.
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    How to replace rotted soffits and facia boards

    Spar feet=joist ends,what you fascia nails into,just make sure it solid.
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    flat roof leak

    Bit more info needed,were roofers not effin phsycics lol ,only joking.Pic and more infore would be helpful.
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    How to replace rotted soffits and facia boards

    You may need to remove the bottom course of tile/slate first(if slate best to remove two course).If its tiles and your lucky you MAY just be able to push the bottom course up under the second course.Alot easier with two men and yes you need scaffold for such a job.PVC fascia you want the 18mm...
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    max beam span for flat roof?

    Forgot to add,yes i did manage to burn my self lol,not used to working with the hot stuff.Mind you only slipped up the once,was EXTRA carful after that as it bloody hurts :cry: .
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    new poster here

    Checked out you pics,tidy felt work,particulary on the roof with a high pitch.Them jobs catch the chancers out,as you know it can slip a bit lol if not nailed down each seam before next sheet is fitted.80% of my work is felt.A good felt roof done by a good felt roofer will last 25-30 years.Many...
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    max beam span for flat roof?

    I used to do alot of pour and roll back in the day :wink: 125,180,350 the old coolag insulation,cork insulation,fibre board(ivory).I use t/o these days but funny enough about 3 weeks ago i used hot stuff,first time in ages,didnt even have a pouring can,all done with pan :cry: 350 sq m...
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