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Thanks for the info John - I wasn't too sure if there were any rules / or issues running cables behind the board with not much gap. From what you say I shouldn't be running the wires behind the insulatio - But in between the plasterboard and insulation? Does this pose a risk for future if...

Hi all... In the midst of building an outhouse at the end of the garden, will at some point be getting a qualified sparkie in to run the electric and new panel. However, on the build we are framed, waterproof and ready to insulate. Is it right not to wire in the the insulation or should go be...

I've got a build in a similar position - have used correx sheets pinned to the ply and sealed with waterproof gaffer tape on any joins, this is for any non-visible parts of the build. Any visible parts have been clad with upvc cladding.

Hi guys, thanks for all your replies. Got the epdm installed all ok, but we've hit a bit of an issue with the gutter trims. In the instructions it says to trim the epdm to 50mm on the edges, however we didn't realise that the gutter edges needed the back plate installing before the 50mm is...

Got another query guys re roof prep before laying the epdm... The roof is constructed of tongue & groove boards, and there are some missing knots and ever so slight gaps and dips in the screw holes... Should I fill these before laying the epdm to ensure all is smooth? And if so, any...

Great thanks, just wanted to check I'm doing this bit right! Should be laying the epdm this thurs, fingers crossed all goes well!

Hi - thanks for the reply, yes it's possible to join along the ridge line as that is straight... however, to me it would make more sense overlapping over the ridge and joining on one of the down slopes, this would give the ridge extra thickness of epdm (2 layers) and a join on the down slope...

Hi guys - been reading / getting tips from the forums for a while, but got a question I'm struggling to answer... Currently building an outdoor shed / office which is a bit of an odd shape due to the area it is sited in. The roof will be covered in epdm, but due to the shape will lay two...