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Can you put felt over old felt?

If re:felting over existing felt then the total area in question should be primed first to allow the new felt to adhere to the old as this is the only way to be sure the two felts bond together.

Should I bond a metal shed?
Should I bond a metal shed?

Metal sheds, especially those with electrical systems, should be earthed. Earthing is a preventive measure that protects many from electrocution....

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Can you sell a house that doesn't have planning permission?
Can you sell a house that doesn't have planning permission?

If you are selling your home that needs planning permission because you made some alterations or improvement to the property over the years,...

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Are shed plans easy to follow?
Are shed plans easy to follow?

These are! They guide you every step of the way to complete your dream shed.

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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

What do European hinges look like?
What do European hinges look like?

On a standard European hinge, one plate features a cup that rests inside a 35mm hole bored into the back of the cabinet door, while the other plate...

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Can I build a guest house on my property in Florida?
Can I build a guest house on my property in Florida?

Floridians can usually build an ADU on their property, but depending on the county or city, they'll be subject to differing building code rules,...

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Do roofers use nails or staples?
Do roofers use nails or staples?

Fastener Type The type of fastener used to fasten the shingles is especially important in resisting wind uplift and pull-through. Fasteners for...

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Which wood burns longest?
Which wood burns longest?

Hickory 1. Hickory Burns The Longest. Hickory is the densest of our hardwood list, burns hotter than oak and maple, and burns the longest on this...

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What is a good size garage for 2 cars?
What is a good size garage for 2 cars?

The recommended ( and most popular) size for a 2 car garage is 24×24. (As you can see in the following video), a 24×24 2 car garage provides you...

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Are shed plans easy to follow?
Are shed plans easy to follow?

These are! They guide you every step of the way to complete your dream shed.

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Should a shed floor be 2x4 or 2x6?
Should a shed floor be 2x4 or 2x6?

The most common option for your floor joist is your standard 2×6. A 2×8 will provide a few additional benefits and have some advantages, but...

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