Single/ welted drip.

[Cumbrianroofer30yrsexp]

When felting while i always put welted verge on i never put welted drips on and have not done so for well over 15 years.The reason i dont is because as you will know many flat roofs are just too flat with little or no fall.When putting a welted drip on you off course end up with some sort of ridge along the front once the cap sheets are fixed,more if using 4mil underlay as i do.This often causes ponding along the front.If im wanting to put 2" drips i cut 1 3/4" strips of mineral and nail these into the drip lath mineral side facing the lath ie so the bitumin side is showing.I then set my sheet of felt allowing a 2" drop and then stick the sheet and drip in one.Now although its a single drip it does have the strength of a welted drip and is also secured with nails like a welted drip but removes the ridge and in many cases the ponding.

 

[Alastairreid]

Thats the way i've always done them

 

[Cumbrianroofer30yrsexp]

Thats the way i've always done them

Im guessing like me you will also just put your upstand up in one?Im surprised at how many people feel the need to put seperate upstands on as there is no need when using t/o.In the old days of p/r you had no choice.I dont know if you also use homemade seam rollers?I get a paint roller and cut it to 3" wide and use it as a seem roller.Ideal for sheet ends/flashings.I once got something simular from a felt supplier which gave me the idea.Sure beats using your thumb and palms.Also have you seen the staple hammers?Have you any idea if these are any good for fixing drips/verge?Ive often looked at them and wondered but not quites sure they would be upto the job but could be very handy if so.Input greatly appreciated.

 

[Cumbrianroofer30yrsexp]

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[freddiemercurystwin]

Any chance you can you stick a little drawing up for this, I'm not quite following your explanation but am interested to see how to avoid the ridge.

 

[Cumbrianroofer30yrsexp]

I couldnt possibly put a sketch up,sorry

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

No drip coming onto the deck=No lip.If you cant understand this then i can only assume you don't really understand felting as its basic stuff really.

You'll fit right in on this forum. Thanks for your help.

 

[Cumbrianroofer30yrsexp]

No drip coming onto the deck=No lip.If you cant understand this then i can only assume you don't really understand felting as its basic stuff really.

You'll fit right in on this forum. Thanks for your help.

Thanks.