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Cheers guys, I can change the depth of WBP thats not really an issue - but trying to find a company online that does the fasteners is 8) I would however prefer to mechanically fasten rather than glue down.

Guys, Using 12mm WBP as deck 100mm Celotex then another 6mm WBP before laying on the EPDM Layer. Question is what fastener do I use to secure Celotex to deck & what fastener to use to fasten top WBP layer to the whole lot. Thanks

Hi Richard hope you had a good break :D I think I need one as I have just read my whole post and can't belive what a total Numpty I have been!!! I am so sorry and if you dont reply I dont blame you at all. MH3 is the one that has the SVP going to it :oops: :oops: - the others MH2 & MH3...

Appreciate what your saying static, but as its gonna be approved by BC have to go with their recomendation. Presumably I will have to use straps on the wall plate that will be resting on the brick wall on the other end of the roof, every 1.3m, looking at older posts?

Just rang BC, they said 5 x 2 is on limit of span for 2.1m. So I will need 6 x 2 :D

Noseall, Thanks for reply, I will check with LABC to confirm joist sizing to be sure (no offence) I wasn't sure how to fix the firing, but after reading flat roof section in Building Construction Handbook which was recomended on earlier posts ( poss by you) I understand I can still use them...

Guys, Replacing garage flat roof as its leaking and has pretty low head height. It is 4.8 x 2.4 metres. Was looking at all joists as 4' x 2' (including wall plates). Securing wall plate with M10 x 100mm expanding bolts and timber to timber joist hangers. Joists at 400 mm centres. What...

Worscester Bosch 37cdi & wil be using a different tradesman to move it.

Cheers DC, Boiler is only 8 months old - so hopefully not bearings :) I will be vey careful with the flue :D

Guys, Having our combi boiler moved from kitchen into garage. Is it best to get it secured directly to the brick wall or have some sort of wooden frame built for it. The reason I ask is that at the moment it is bolted directly to the kitchen wall & when its on at night the noise from it seems...

Thanks for replies. I was going to use 100mm Celotex, is that sufficient? Would I still need a vapour barrier on the deck if I am using Celotex as it has foil backing? What are the fixings called for securing the Celotex? Also looking at some older posts suggests still using insulation on...

Thanks Woody

Guys, Replacing flat roof & wanted to know the best option to keep warmth in. Also previous roof material was felt - as I will be replacing the roof myself was looking at an EPDM covering. Your experiences appreciated. I know I am asking quite a few questions but alot of work to do to the...

Guys, I want to remove my old 30" upvc door and just brick up the hole. The walls at the moment are double bricked and wall only supports end of roof. No second floor. What I wanted to know is what is best to use to secure new brick work to old? Not to worried about outer finish as the walls...

Richard, I will try and explain with pics, try not to leave you more confused. After double checking for the third time - SVP goes into MH#1 honest :oops: This is what I was saying about introducing a rodding point outside of the new room. Hope this is self explanatory. manhole...