Hi,
Following the recent storms, I have developed a leak in a flat felt roof. Two roofers have looked and each recommended replacement with butyl rubber (also known as EPDM) but, as neither have returned or rung with the promised price, I must now try my DIY skills. (The roof is only 2m x 4m - probably why professionals aren't interested.)
I've located suppliers and watched the instructions on YouTube but wonder if there are any hidden pitfalls. For instance: does the roof need to be stripped of the old torch-on felt? Does it need to be completely dry? Is it necessary to strip slates to tie into the adjoining conventional slated roof or can the rubber be fixed and sealed to a fascia?
All advice welcome - or the name of a south Galway roofer who will show up would also be appreciated.
Following the recent storms, I have developed a leak in a flat felt roof. Two roofers have looked and each recommended replacement with butyl rubber (also known as EPDM) but, as neither have returned or rung with the promised price, I must now try my DIY skills. (The roof is only 2m x 4m - probably why professionals aren't interested.)
I've located suppliers and watched the instructions on YouTube but wonder if there are any hidden pitfalls. For instance: does the roof need to be stripped of the old torch-on felt? Does it need to be completely dry? Is it necessary to strip slates to tie into the adjoining conventional slated roof or can the rubber be fixed and sealed to a fascia?
All advice welcome - or the name of a south Galway roofer who will show up would also be appreciated.