Recent content by Dave2k2

Yes, im using OSB for the decking. It was choosing timber for the actual facias I wasnt sure on. The gutter is along the end of the garage. I'm intending to get my epdm from rubba seal, and use the trims they supply with it. Dave

Hello, Pictures attached as follows. This is a bit of an old photo the lintel has been replaced. I really just want to make sure I fit new fasica boards correctly. I plan to just nail them onto new joists, with a decent overlap onto the brick wall and flush with deck board when...

Yes the new fascias will be deeper. Is their any specific way to seal them at edges, joins and where they meet the brick? Apologies if that is a stupid question! Dave

Hello, I'm planning on fitting an epdm membrane to my garage. I've done some research on how to fit it, the gutter edge and other edges but i'm not sure how best to fit new fascias. Currently the fascia boards are simply nailed into the joist ends that are suspended across the walls. The...

Thanks for the advice, can you clarify what part you mean by plates? I had not heard of epdm before but will have a look to see how difficult it is to fit. Dave

Hello, I have a brick built garage with a flat roof thats in need of some attention. It's not been maintained properly over the years and the recent storms just make things worse. The joists appear to just be slung across the bricks and attached with fasterners and with planking on top...

Thanks for the advice. That sounds like a good idea, I didn't realise they were easy to alter. Dave

Hello, I am embarking on a little project to fix up my garage that has been neglected for many years, so this is likely to be the first post of many. Firstly I want to fit a door, just a normal external door for the side entrance, not the main door. The first problem I have encountered...