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Can I felt over old felt?

When felting over any old felt you can use a bitten primer to get a proper fix, some felts are also a 3 layer system allowing them to go over old felt, however if he has quoted for old felt to be removed then that is what he should have done.

Does my shed need a foundation?
Does my shed need a foundation?

Do you need a foundation for your shed? Typically, small sheds in the size range of 6×8 or smaller do not require a foundation. However, we suggest...

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What should you not burn in a wood stove?
What should you not burn in a wood stove?

What NOT to Burn in your Fireplace or Wood Burning Stove Painted or varnished wood, trim or other wood by-products. Pressure-treated lumber – due...

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Have had a flat roofer turn up to do a repair and refelt a roof, the long and short is even though he has quoted to replace some boards if needed, i know a couple were soaking wet as can see from inside my flat where ceiling fell in, he never even tried, just nailed new boards on top and refelted those, then on the concrete sides, he has not removed old felt just gone straight over the top, so instead of looking nice and flat is bubbly from old felt, even though he says yeah a ten year guarantee, surely to get a decent grip he needed to remove old felt, he asked for payment i couldnt see from his pics, but got on the roof and can see quite a few problems, can i get an expert opinion before paying him, as im sure if i pay its one of those people that will never be in contact again, even though he has a nice flashy website !! His quote said to remove all old felt as well, i can find a complaint on rated people about his flat roofing (always the case) as didnt see it before, the pictures he has supplied me look all okay as all from a distance, but my pictures are a completely different looking, felt not stuck down on edges etc finish Okay update had another roofer in (yeah once burned) he has said because he hasnt actually taken up old boards which are soaking and not removed the old felt basically laid new boards on top and felted over, all he has done has created a sponge, roof still leaking and although he quoted to allow water to drain down gutters, it doesnt at all, have cancelled the cheque, so will get threatening phones call again next week, as he been hassling for money to go staright into his personal account, but he has a big company van, so surely cheque in his name gives me no ten year guarantee, as although receipt is in company name, am of to see a solicitor i guess ahhhhhhh headache

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Do rubber roofs need to be coated?

You don't need to coat a rubber roof. The EPDM membrane is a waterproofing sheet and is the final and top layer. An EPDM rubber roof sheet is incredibly durable and boasts a number of properties that keeps it protected from weather conditions.

rubberroofingdirect.co.uk - FAQ: Does a rubber roof need to be coated?

DOES A RUBBER ROOF NEED TO BE COATED?

You don’t need to coat a rubber roof. The EPDM membrane is a waterproofing sheet and is the final and top layer. An EPDM rubber roof sheet is incredibly durable and boasts a number of properties that keeps it protected from weather conditions. However, depending on your particular roofing project, you can seek to coat your rubber roof for an extra layer of reinforcement.

If you’re planning on creating a green roof, you may need to use a geotextile fleece to further protect the membrane from stones and the roots. What types of rubber roofs are there?

Installing a rubber roof system is one of the best materials to use when it comes to a flat roof. Unlike traditional materials such as felt, a rubber roof has a number of advantages which is why it remains one of the most popular flat roof options in the UK. Our FAQ section covers more questions when it comes to EPDM rubber roofing. Contact us today on for more information or contact us here.

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