06May6 May 2021

FITTING WALL TRIMS AND LEAD FLASHING

FITTING WALL TRIMS & LEAD FLASHING Training hub - all your questions answered! For the best results, please follow the instructions as detailed below. If you still have questions please feel free to contact us using the form here… STEP 1 Before installing the EPDM membrane make sure the mortar is chased out of the joint to allow installation of the lead flashing or wall trim. Doing this first allows removal of the dust and protects the membrane from damage. Make sure all dust is cleaned...

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06May6 May 2021

COPING STONE DETAIL

COPING STONE DETAIL Training hub - all your questions answered! For the best results, please follow the instructions as detailed below. If you still have questions please feel free to contact us using the form here… STEP 1 With the coping stone removed, bond the membrane over the parapet wall leaving a 30 mm gap from the external wall face, seal the membrane edge onto a bead of water block mastic. STEP 2 Bed the coping stones over the parapet wall using a tough sand and cement...

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06May6 May 2021

USING TERMINATION BARS TO JOIN TO OTHER ROOFS

USING TERMINATION BARS TO JOIN TO OTHER ROOFS Training hub - all your questions answered! For the best results, please follow the instructions as detailed below. If you still have questions please feel free to contact us using the form here… STEP 1 Overlap the FlexiProof EPDM membrane onto the adjoining flat roof system by 60 mm. STEP 2 Lift up the FlexiProof EPDM membrane to expose the adjoining roof system and apply a thick bead of water block mastic the length or the overlap. STEP 3 Flap the...

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06May6 May 2021

INSTALLING THE 68MM – 110MM ROOF DECK DRAINS

INSTALLING THE 68mm-110mm ROOF DECK DRAINS Training hub - all your questions answered! For the best results, please follow the instructions as detailed below. If you still have questions please feel free to contact us using the form here… STEP 1 Cut down the roof drain leaving a 50 mm equal flange the whole way around, drop the roof drain into the preformed hole. STEP 2 Fix the roof drain down onto the roof deck using countersunk screws. Note: if you channel out a section underneath the roof...

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06May6 May 2021

Installing a Wall Drain

INSTALLING A WALL DRAIN Training hub - all your questions answered! For the best results, please follow the instructions as detailed below. If you still have questions, please feel free to contact us. STEP 1 Offer the wall drain into the pre-cut hole in your parapet wall and mark around using a white pencil or scribe STEP 2 Remove the wall drain and apply a thin bead of lap edge sealant behind the drain. Once the sealant is fully applied push the drain back into position to bed...

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06May6 May 2021

PIPES THROUGH THE MEMBRANE – PIPE BOX POCKET

PIPES THROUGH THE MEMBRANE - PIPE BOX POCKET Training hub - all your questions answered! For the best results, please follow the instructions as detailed below. If you still have questions please feel free to contact us using the form here… STEP 1 Ensure that the membrane around the pipe/penetration is clean, dry and free from dust or debris. Apply EPDM edge sealant where the pipe box pocket will be located. STEP 2 Clip the pipe box pocket together around the pipe/penetration and carefully lower onto the lap...

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06May6 May 2021

PIPES THROUGH THE MEMBRANE – PIPE FLASHING

PIPES THROUGH THE MEMBRANE PIPE FLASHING Training hub - all your questions answered! For the best results, please follow the instructions below. If you still have questions, please feel free to contact us. STEP 1 Pull the pipe flashing firmly over the top of the pipe. Locate the ribbed band directly above the top of the pipe and cut along the top edge. Pull the pipe flashing down into its final position so that the underside tape sits on the membrane. Place the jubilee clip between the...

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06May6 May 2021

EXTERNAL CORNER PATCH

EXTERNAL CORNER PATCH Training hub - all your questions answered! For the best results, please follow the instructions as detailed below. If you still have questions, please feel free to contact us. STEP 1 Ensure that the membrane around the external corner is clean, dry and free from dust or debris. Using a pencil, mark a small vertical line 60 mm from each edge of the cut membrane. STEP 2 Measure the distance between the 2 pencil lines being careful to measure accurately around the corner. Cut the...

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06May6 May 2021

Internal Corner Detail

INTERNAL CORNER DETAIL Training hub - all your questions answered! For the best results, please follow the instructions below. If you still have questions please feel free to contact us using the form here… STEP 1 Form the membrane into a 45 degree (pig’s ear) shape where the membrane meets in the internal corner. STEP 2 Cut the pig’s ear vertically 80 mm out from the flat roof corner. STEP 3 Cut a patch of 229 mm flashing tape 160 mm wide and offer over the pig’s ear and...

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06May6 May 2021

Butt joining EPDM membrane with 152mm cover strip

BUTT JOINING EPDM MEMBRANE WITH 152MM COVER STRIP Training hub - all your questions answered! For the best results, please follow the instructions as detailed below. If you still have questions please feel free to contact us using the form here… STEP 1 Draw a line 90 mm each side of the membrane join with a pencil or scribe using a straight edge as a guide. Keeping within the lines apply primer with a scrubbing pad. STEP 2 Once the primer is touch dry, carefully align the...

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