Page 3 of 3

Re: Today I Have Been Mainly Being A Roofer.

Posted: Wed Dec 13, 2023 10:34 am
by Yorick
Bollox. The message stuff is too inflexible to cover the seams.
So gave the seams and gutters a mega slavering of Sikafill.

The mesh was OK for the damaged areas. But had to soak it in the paint tray and slap loads of Sikafill on. Not feasible for all the joints.

Final coat to come
20231213_101755.jpg
20231213_101755.jpg (1.73 MiB) Viewed 776 times

Re: Today I Have Been Mainly Being A Roofer.

Posted: Wed Dec 13, 2023 11:10 am
by Yorick
Next job porch roof. It leaks like a sieve.
Had to get the builder neighbour round to confirm it is load bearing. Anxiety was sky high :(
20231213_103815.jpg
20231213_103815.jpg (1.44 MiB) Viewed 769 times
20231213_110334.jpg
20231213_110334.jpg (1.03 MiB) Viewed 769 times
20231213_110346.jpg
20231213_110346.jpg (1.5 MiB) Viewed 769 times

Re: Today I Have Been Mainly Being A Roofer.

Posted: Wed Dec 13, 2023 11:47 am
by DefTrap
You could lower the missus from the upstairs window, like Tom Cruise in that Mission Impossible.

Re: Today I Have Been Mainly Being A Roofer.

Posted: Wed Dec 13, 2023 11:56 am
by Yorick
DefTrap wrote: Wed Dec 13, 2023 11:47 am You could lower the missus from the upstairs window, like Tom Cruise in that Mission Impossible.
I've been up and done initial prep with the mighty Makita sander.
Only a short drop from balcony.
20231213_115259.jpg
20231213_115259.jpg (1.32 MiB) Viewed 760 times
20231213_115459.jpg
20231213_115459.jpg (1.06 MiB) Viewed 760 times

Re: Today I Have Been Mainly Being A Roofer.

Posted: Wed Dec 13, 2023 1:52 pm
by Yorick
Right. First coat of Sikafill on.
Builder neighbour says 2 coats of the fibre mix will sort it out.

Too knackered to do more. And shoulder and ribs aching like buggery from big crash on Sunday.

When I drag myself off this sofa, next job will be heading to town. A bar has started doing Wing Wednesday and apparently they're great :)
20231213_132629.jpg
20231213_132629.jpg (1.3 MiB) Viewed 747 times

Re: Today I Have Been Mainly Being A Roofer.

Posted: Fri Dec 15, 2023 12:28 pm
by Yorick
I'm impressed with the Sikafill coverage. 5kg tub did about 40% of the garage roof.
2 more tubs will crack it with plenty over for the porch roof.

It's a bit expensive, so a happy Yorkshireman ;) :obscene-birdiedoublered:
20231215_120828.jpg
20231215_120828.jpg (1.51 MiB) Viewed 727 times

Re: Today I Have Been Mainly Being A Roofer.

Posted: Sat Dec 30, 2023 2:38 pm
by Yorick
Been up on roof for half hour with hosepipe and big buckets. Completely waterproof :obscene-birdiedoublered:

:banana-dance: :banana-dance: :banana-dance: :banana-dance:

Re: Today I Have Been Mainly Being A Roofer.

Posted: Sat Dec 30, 2023 3:02 pm
by Skub
Yorick wrote: Sat Dec 30, 2023 2:38 pm Been up on roof for half hour with hosepipe and big buckets. Completely waterproof :obscene-birdiedoublered:

:banana-dance: :banana-dance: :banana-dance: :banana-dance:
No need to test with hosepipes here. 8-)

oh wait... :(

Re: Today I Have Been Mainly Being A Roofer.

Posted: Sat Dec 30, 2023 4:09 pm
by cheb
Is it waterproof under the roof too?

Re: Today I Have Been Mainly Being A Roofer.

Posted: Sat Dec 30, 2023 4:09 pm
by Yorick
cheb wrote: Sat Dec 30, 2023 4:09 pm Is it waterproof under the roof too?
:obscene-birdiedoublered:

Re: Today I Have Been Mainly Being A Roofer.

Posted: Sat Dec 30, 2023 4:15 pm
by cheb
The rain up here isn't bothering to land today, it's just flying on by.