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Title: Sealing a garage roof
Post by: Andy on January 16, 2016, 05:48:36 pm
My garage roof is made out of asbestos sheeting of some thing like that and over time is now leaking.Read on line some where you can get a paint etc that will cure it
Title: Re: Sealing a garage roof
Post by: 4ndy on January 16, 2016, 08:19:28 pm
Have a look at epoxy resins and flashband  obviously clean dry working surface (around july 23/24 if your lucky with this weather) Gloves and mask :happy2:
Title: Re: Sealing a garage roof
Post by: Andy on January 16, 2016, 08:34:36 pm
Cheers mate,yeah that's when I plan to do it
Title: Re: Sealing a garage roof
Post by: r5gtt on January 16, 2016, 08:46:57 pm
Don't stand on the roof either.
Title: Re: Sealing a garage roof
Post by: Andy on January 16, 2016, 08:53:58 pm
Borrowing a roof ladder
Title: Re: Sealing a garage roof
Post by: r5gtt on January 16, 2016, 09:59:09 pm
 :happy2:
Title: Re: Sealing a garage roof
Post by: JamieP86 on January 22, 2016, 04:46:17 pm
Sealing them can be a nightmare, I've used a bitchumen paint before which has sealed leaks (mine was from a gutter at the rear where a mounting bolt went through).
Title: Re: Sealing a garage roof
Post by: berg on February 04, 2016, 12:59:11 pm
get rid of the roof and fibreglass it
Title: Re: Sealing a garage roof
Post by: Andy on February 05, 2016, 07:52:51 am
get rid of the roof and fibreglass it

Would but it's a council garage
Title: Re: Sealing a garage roof
Post by: rich83 on February 05, 2016, 08:25:36 am
Also... if it is asbestos, you aren't supposed to touch/move it. You are supposed to get professional asbestos people in..... who are not cheap.
Title: Re: Sealing a garage roof
Post by: raz469 on February 05, 2016, 09:43:12 am
@maxitrol as rich said. Be very careful with that asbestos. If its council i thought you would have lucked in as its there responsibility to maintain it. Get on the blower and give them hell cause they'll try everything to say its your fault and you have to foot the bill.
Title: Re: Sealing a garage roof
Post by: Scottymon on February 05, 2016, 09:44:14 am
Most recycling centres (tips) can supply the bags for Abestos disposal, some you have to pre-book.  Always wear a suit / gloves and mask... Douse it with lots of water if possible too.  We did a small shed in my Grandads back garden last year, the proper companies wanted over 1500 to do the job, we did it in an afternoon.  Good luck :)
Title: Re: Sealing a garage roof
Post by: Andy on February 05, 2016, 06:01:12 pm
@maxitrol (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=164) as rich said. Be very careful with that asbestos. If its council i thought you would have lucked in as its there responsibility to maintain it. Get on the blower and give them hell cause they'll try everything to say its your fault and you have to foot the bill.

With it been a garage it's not on the council emergency list so goe knows when it will get done even thou an paying rent on it but have to put a car cover over it in the garage   :stupid:
Title: Re: Sealing a garage roof
Post by: raz469 on February 05, 2016, 06:17:17 pm
Yea. They'll try anything from having to do it. Tell them youve notified then from such date. From then onwards you will bill then for damage to the car and or any other damagable properties. You can even use the asbestos to your advantage as its a health hazard now. Try and find what they're requirements are regarding the garage, i.e what happens once you notify them, how long can they take to do it. Do they even have to touch it/part repair/full change over. Tell them you need solid date too, that way you can hold them to it. I work in construction so happy to help whenever you need it.
Title: Re: Sealing a garage roof
Post by: rich83 on February 05, 2016, 08:25:06 pm
Just as a ball park... we had to get our kitchen ceiling tested for asbestos (artex). Had it contained asbestos if would have cost 1400 quid to remove. it.  :fighting: