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by insulationgrants
Mon May 18, 2009 12:59 am
Forum: Flat Roofing Forum
Topic: Felt Flat Roof Replacement .
Replies: 7
Views: 26867

Re Protan

Irrespective of what anyone's personal preference of materials are if you have decent trained men they can lay any material even it you buy the cheapest material as long as it is technically up for the job. The most important aspect is to make sure you have selected the most suitable system for the ...
by insulationgrants
Thu Apr 23, 2009 4:10 am
Forum: Flat Roofing Forum
Topic: Replacement of Decking on Flat Roof
Replies: 4
Views: 9806

Confused by your answer and your question.

I assume you have a wooden decking laid over the waterproofing as a decorative feature? Rather than referring to the wood under the waterproofing? Assuming it is above you will need timber decking boards. Do a Google search for timber decking boards and this will keep you right. I suspect the smart ...
by insulationgrants
Thu Apr 23, 2009 3:57 am
Forum: Flat Roofing Forum
Topic: flat roof pitch
Replies: 6
Views: 32354

Re GRP roof with ponding.

In answer to your question the edges should have been built up for no other reason than it stops the wind blowing water off the roof rather than working to the gutter. With regard to water ponding unless you requested a new tapered deck or added tapered insulation to falls then ponding can occur thr...
by insulationgrants
Thu Apr 23, 2009 3:43 am
Forum: Flat Roofing Forum
Topic: Felt Flat Roof Replacement .
Replies: 7
Views: 26867

Which products to use on a flat roof?

I spent the best part of my earlier career in roofing approx 13 years and I have used practically every type of product there is so here totally impartial advice as no longer am in the roofing industry. Pros & Cons of each type of roofing system I can think off. Heat wieldable PVC, preferably a ...
by insulationgrants
Thu Apr 23, 2009 2:44 am
Forum: Insulation Forum
Topic: How to choose between different insulating materials?
Replies: 12
Views: 42508

Re The most thermally efficient insulation is..

If you decide to use a laminate the most thermally efficient product is phenolic foam. I know as I used to sell then several years ago. I would recommend you speak to Encon Insulation. Ian (of Encon) is the most knowledgeable guy I know in the industry and he can do free calculations to determine if...
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