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The solution I have come up with is to cut out long slots between the joists inside (removing the ply overboards. There is enough room to spread out Bostik liquid Bituminous mastic plus if necessary I will remove more of the board between the other joists and staple up some drip barrier on the...

Old felt roof has corrugated metal overlay so sealed all round. Condensation forming on underside drips on old felt which leaks a bit. I need to gain access through holes either end and spray loads of pour-on (very liquid) sealer so it floods the surface and hopefully finds the cracks. So I need...

A strip of the old felt although fairly sound has torn away from the rafter along the line of the rafter (along it's edge) for about 1.5m. Any suggestions for fixing it back in place? I was thinking of using a bit of 2 x 1, stapling a strip of bitumen tape along the 1" edge, sticking the felt...

Yes! Another (good) Idea! And thanks to poster. I have now got a complete schedule including the beam size and BC script. Bypassing the AI by using AI :cool:

I want to remove the wall between kitchen and d/room. Instead of propping and chopping I am thinking of placing the required beam in situ first (right adj to the wall) then chopping out the old wall. I have plenty of time so no pressure as it's DIY. I understand for uncomplicated jobs like this...