Hello there, I hope you can help me with a little advice about EPDM- here's the background
We're building a small house in Tottenham. We're first time self builders although my partner has building experience and is very competent (more than i can say for myself).
Thankfully we've cracked the semi submerged lower floor and are now ready to tackle the roof. The plans specify a singly ply rubber membrane which will cover the entire roof and also clad the first floor (so would need detailing around windows etc). The roof shape is slightly complicated with one flat section and two different pitched sections. The building footprint is only 10m x 4m but the roof area i'm not sure of (I will consult plans and update in a bit - sorry)
I've been researching other posts and general advice on the internet and have a few probably quite basic questions to put to you.
1. Which EPDM product should we go for- is it firestone all the way or does anybody recommend a cheaper brand? Does anyone have any experience with Prelasti (preformed as a single sheet in factory)?
2. What's the consensus on using OSB3 tongue and groove vs marine ply or anything else?
3. Would it be possible to find a contractor to fit the EPDM only not the OSB? We're on a tight budget and are hoping to do as much as possible ourselves.
4. If this is possible can anyone give me a rough idea of the m2 cost of installing and supplying EPDM.
5. Can anyone recommend a contractor somewhere around Tottenham. We're keen to get someone experienced and able because the final effect is especially important- because it will cover the upper floor as well as the roof.
6. What effect will the rainy weather have- do we need to wait for several dry days before getting someone in to fit/starting it off or doesn't this matter?
Thank you in advance for any help or advice and apologies if i've asked silly questions.
Annie
We're building a small house in Tottenham. We're first time self builders although my partner has building experience and is very competent (more than i can say for myself).
Thankfully we've cracked the semi submerged lower floor and are now ready to tackle the roof. The plans specify a singly ply rubber membrane which will cover the entire roof and also clad the first floor (so would need detailing around windows etc). The roof shape is slightly complicated with one flat section and two different pitched sections. The building footprint is only 10m x 4m but the roof area i'm not sure of (I will consult plans and update in a bit - sorry)
I've been researching other posts and general advice on the internet and have a few probably quite basic questions to put to you.
1. Which EPDM product should we go for- is it firestone all the way or does anybody recommend a cheaper brand? Does anyone have any experience with Prelasti (preformed as a single sheet in factory)?
2. What's the consensus on using OSB3 tongue and groove vs marine ply or anything else?
3. Would it be possible to find a contractor to fit the EPDM only not the OSB? We're on a tight budget and are hoping to do as much as possible ourselves.
4. If this is possible can anyone give me a rough idea of the m2 cost of installing and supplying EPDM.
5. Can anyone recommend a contractor somewhere around Tottenham. We're keen to get someone experienced and able because the final effect is especially important- because it will cover the upper floor as well as the roof.
6. What effect will the rainy weather have- do we need to wait for several dry days before getting someone in to fit/starting it off or doesn't this matter?
Thank you in advance for any help or advice and apologies if i've asked silly questions.
Annie
