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    Laying travertine outside on the roof of an extension

    Hi Guys, Ive been asked to lay travertine tiles on an outside area. The roof of an extension to be exact. The roof is structurally very strong, enough to take the weight. It has been laid with felt however this is being ripped up and covered with 18mm WBP ply. Firstly is travertine suitable...
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    insulating a flat roof ceiling ??

    put the insulation between the joists or at 90 degress to it , i have space and to do either , just wondering what would be the best way , i was thinking at 90 degrees to the joists but am i right :yikes:
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    tiling on a flat roof?

    hi all , just been to price up some more victorian work and one of the floors is going to be on a flat roof which the client has now made into a proper room with glass roof etc so is completely watertight and is a part of the house .need to build the floor up 5-7 mm before tiling .i believe the...
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    For sale: Ideal Starter Van ( £1200 or £1300 with the roof rack )

    hi every one, im putting my tiling van up for sale as im looking to purchase a new one. i have had the van for 3 years now and its never faultered with me, maybe down to the fact i always look after it and spend money wisely on it, prevention is better than to cure. its a 2001 model peugeot...
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    sponge for roof of van again

    I had to sponge the inside roof of my van this morning again! had froze overnight and thawed this morning so i sponged it to save my tools getting it :dizzy2:. well done Renault:thumbsdown: anyone else with this?
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    roof slate tiles indoors

    Hi All, finally started pouring down in S London and I have a stash of old slate roofing tiles by the shed looking gorgeous after a down pour. My question is - can these tiles be used in a shower enclosure or bathroom ? On a floor maybe or am I just being an idiot and you lot will stop me from...
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    cracked tiles from floor up to roof

    hi, just been out to price a job for a bathroom that about 10+ years old and has recently developed cracked tiles from the bottom of the shower tray, almost in a straight line going up towards the floor. What do you reccomend best to do? I thought removing all tiles and putting up new ply for...
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    Balcony / roof garden

    I seem to get all the odd ball jobs to quote for and here's another I would advise on if any one can help . I have been asked to tile a balcony /roof garden of just under 9m2 .When I went to see the job in question it has already been tiled quite a few years ago and the customer doesn't want...
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    how to prep roof for clay tiles

    Hello, I am installing some roof tiles and the roof is at the plywood stage. I am gettiing conflicting installation procedures on how to prep the roof for the clay tiles. I live in the caribbean on St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands where hurricanes are a potential hazard. One contractor says...
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    Help with outdoor slate flat roof

    Hi I have a decking/balcony part of which is roofed with black slate tiles. This flat roof bit is above a walk-in wardrobe below. Basically, the grouting is showing cracks and when it rains heavily, the water puddles and seems to penetrate to the room below. i have applied coats of...

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