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  1. Dodgydave2

    GRP or EPDM - Had quotes not sure what to go with

    We were asked to look at a leaking roof, the water is just a puddle the joint was just lifted back it was supposed to have been laid in one piece. The operative who had done the work for a large window company had been a milkman done 1 days training in EPDM then let loose on an old ladys roof...
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    GRP or EPDM - Had quotes not sure what to go with

    We are Firestone aproved contractors and GRP suppliers Installers there is no comparison GRP if done correctly will last for years you need at least 2 layers of 450 matt I will only use EPDM on industrial contracts does not matter how well it is fitted it will look rough after a year or so...
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    BUILDING REGULATIONS CHANGES THAT WILL AFFECT YOUR ROOF

    Just looking at all the replies on here regarding flat roofs none seem to mention the fact insulation should be upgraded and a lot of the advise is from roofers?
  4. Dodgydave2

    Scaffolding - Cost Of Hire For Semi-D ?

    £18m2 is a standard price we are in Surrey might be less in your area
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    BUILDING REGULATIONS CHANGES THAT WILL AFFECT YOUR ROOF

    How does this effect my flat roof repair and refurbishment? Since 2006 The revision of the building regulations means that when a flat roof is being refurbished, there may need to be some work carried out on the insulation of that roof. The U-Value of roof insulation is a figure that...
  6. Dodgydave2

    Roofing Advice

    Must have hit a nerve all the usual suspects Acrypol man, Torch on everything
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    stone guttering needs sealing/lining

    a Acrypol is only a temp fix unless you embedd chopped strand matt and a second coat as Acrypol contracting dept use this is no long lasting solution
  8. Dodgydave2

    cutting hole and repair of fibreglass flat roof

    Better still go to Halfords buy a fibreglass repair kit you get the resin matt and catalyst about £5.00 enough to do 1m2 Cut your hole in the roof fix your pipe Sand down the existing grp surface around the pipe laminate with the fibreglass kit no nails no mess easy to do You can get basic...
  9. Dodgydave2

    Roofing Advice

    How is there so much bad advise on this site a lot from ROOFERS I have a look on here some times just for a laugh
  10. Dodgydave2

    Cleaning vertical dormer tiles

    Just spray it on and leave it no brushing or messing around
  11. Dodgydave2

    stone guttering needs sealing/lining

    Impermax from Tradecall Roofing Camberley can not be beat for Finlock gutters
  12. Dodgydave2

    help with flat roof leak

    Has no one noticed it looks as if he has overlaid an old asphalt roof with a layer of mineral The very least you need to do if fix a felt flashing torch applied up the brickwork and into a chase. If you cant do this get some fibreglass matt and form a flashing with your Acrypol still needs to...
  13. Dodgydave2

    DIY GRP Roof

    The resin will probably be ok if its not been opened it may go off quicker when you add the catalyst so you will need to be quick. You will need several buckets as the resin cures it is easily peeled from the bucket Yes you should lay the mat in the width of the roof laminate this then do the...
  14. Dodgydave2

    Moss on Roof

    MossGo will do it £40.00 enough for a fair size house spray it and leave it no pressure washing needed www.mossgo.co.uk
  15. Dodgydave2

    Total noob advice on lead flashing

    I stand corrected 12.5 Redland Regent Smooth, news to me though they never used to go this low
  16. Dodgydave2

    Re-flashing price

    The point I was trying to make is anybody can be a member of the FMB They do absolutely no checks I know as I was a member you get nothing apart from a sticker which dont mean you are any good at what you do.
  17. Dodgydave2

    Total noob advice on lead flashing

    Dont worry about the lead There is not a redland tile that can be laid at 12.5 degrees!
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    Re-flashing price

    Why do people assume membership of the FMB makes a good roofer?its not even a ROOFING organisation, Federation of master BUILDERS NFRC national federation of roofing contractors. Its a lot harder to become a member you actually have to prove you are a capable ROOFER. Any Fred with a ladder on...
  19. Dodgydave2

    Advertising 2009

    Last two years we have spent over £8000 with Yellow pages thompsons Yell.com ect we worked out that we had a return of under £20,000 out of a turnover of just over £300,000 Most of our work comes from our website and a good ranking on google. we have decided not to advertise in any book this...
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