How To Replace A Flat Roof - Argyle Roofing Contractors

This video shows a typical flat roof replacement carried out by Argyle Roofing based in London, UK . Beginning with the removal of the old roofing felt, this video shows the remedial work applied to the roof timbers, the application of three layers of bitumen felt, and the addition of new lead flashing. Completing the work in a single day, the result is a flat roof of the highest quality which will provide protection against the weather for many years.
Argyle Roofing Contractors based in London, UK offer a range of different services:
New Roofs
Flat Roofs
Lead Work
Slating
Asphalting
Tiling
Cladding
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Re-Pointing
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[@danielcarr6930]

BEEN ROOFING contractor in Florida for 30 years ! In my opinion NICE JOB YOUNG MAN !!!!! KEEP up The good work and beautiful ATTITUDE 💗

[@dwainDigital]

Hi what should be the angle of flat roof for water drainage?

[@danielcarr6930]

@@dwainDigital Mim 2.5 for positive drainage

[@michaelrich5501]

Really, I’m no roofer but I see him lay his felt by his feet 🦶 the only tool i see is a flame 🔥 thrower. No rollers, feet or brushes on the edges feeding every thing in by hand 🤚. I’m betting he goes back to most jobs to patch a leak. I could lay felt like this like making a bed, flick the felt up and let it float down like a bed sheet, job done…next.

[@chrisgodfrey1891]

If your laying felt without gloves on and it's not burning your hands when touching the newly layed felt then the felt doesn't have enough heat in it. Therefore it isn't stuck properly. That's an absolute fact

[@randomreviews5810]

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[@joshbaker7365]

Bet you've got girly office workers hands

[@obviouslytwo4u]

He might have a hot girlfriend so he's use to touching hot stuff

[@roryb3013]

Stick to office work

[@hussaindelawar2986]

Yea that’s definitely correct and I should know because I do it to the point where it will burn your skin

[@qaiserazimfilms]

Great video. And useful info , thank you sir

[@david-m-creations799]

Yong Punk ...Good Job...

[@gussygoro2469]

That's really super

[@dailywaterproofing]

Great job guys

[@maxout5160]

Split seems good on ya sound job

[@alb9840]

You should use separate items when flashing onto wall,

[@patterdalezipsuzilil]

I got redo mine this summer some it 30 years ago with primed chipboard thinking marine ply this time 18mm and prime it my self you ever used marine ply

[@MrFlatroofer]

Marine ply? That is over £140 a sheet. Use18 or 22 mm kronospan and 3 layer torch on SBS Polyester. A 40 year life.

[@WrathOfVaz]

What glue does he use at the end? Anyone know what it's called?

[@JD-cf3mv]

I know this doesn’t apply to every flat roof but why don’t you when re laying new osb put a slight pitch on the roof so it’s not completely flat and lets the water run off?

[@Greggspies]

Ide hire this guy his work looks quality knows what he's doing

[@dkaloupis75]

Good luck... Appalling and dodgy method... Check elsewhere for a proper roofer...

[@MrFlatroofer]

Agree.

[@leshenley3785]

Is this matrial superior to rubber which i have seen used on a house recently which resident says comes with 25 year guarantee ?

[@tonymitchell4251]

They both have there pluses but if both fitted correctly then I’d certainly choose rubber over felt. Annual maintenance and last forever whereas felt eventually will perish. But felt is very easy to repair without special tools but rubber membrane is expensive and not repairable by your every day guy.

[@nathanryan4392]

Why are u not beading the cap sheet?

[@user-nt7je7zr8u]

U should do seprate upstands bleed the joins and break the laps

[@JoeTakeHolly]

cool job .but did you do a single turn down welted drip there ?my dad did flat felt roofing for 50years lol very long time i know .i did it for bout 25 years .only job i ever enjoyed

[@MrFlatroofer]

Nearly as long as me.

[@ivansbiggaydad7669]

flatroofer thanks for the useful input

[@gridman3851]

I am trying to repair my flat roof. I have applied the adhesive to the roof. When I lay felt onto the adhesive do I have to peel off the thin plastic sheet from the felt first? Absolute beginner here😮😮.

[@jamestonks3042]

Sounds like you have the self adhesive stuff . Needs priming then peel the back off

[@melmammone5822]

Lovely roofing safety people like you get the game a bad name.

[@rooferman08]

As stated before, you need a constant bitumen bead on all laps. Separate flashings on the mineral and try to use a seam roller on your detail instead of your hands !! Just trying to give you good advice

[@thejoneslj]

Blead or bead you can use either term for the bitumen that you push out

[@mannaahmed9724]

@@thejoneslj Ok, thank you kindly for taking the time to reply.

[@MrFlatroofer]

We use a wet rag to press down details.

[@DSherrattRoofing]

@@thejoneslj a seam roller for single ply systems, yes I agree but not for torch on. I use a 4” scraper. Some use a trowel. Or some use hands. But yeh, I’d want my gloves on. I’m always hopping around after burning my hands. Bit of a thing of the past these days, torch on. Single ply is really the best way. No flames, no fires and no need for hot work public liability which costs a fortune and that most customers don’t check their contractors public liability insurance. They’re taking an enormous risk.

[@Mt3Dpdrtk]

I use the back side of my trowel to push the bleed out nice swift motion

[@JuanGarcia-gt11]

Where you buy the material

[@nickroy997]

Is the corner of the lead welded or just full of lead mate

[@bumblaster9000]

who cares you freak

[@Kingcarparpeggio]

Amazing….it seems that at least 50% of people watching this are expert professional roofers. Wonder why they sit watching this when they could be out earning money or relaxing.

[@badbrainsful]

😅

[@roryb3013]

If your looking up a certain type of video like this chances are you are a roofer ya weapon

[@Mt3Dpdrtk]

Why does no one go into the chase with the felt that’s what sbs felt is for. lead flashings are for when the felt was like 1mm thick and couldn’t do 90 degree bends without cracking.

[@curtjrich15]

were you making cuts directly on your base sheet? ugh my boss would kill me

[@rudystraight1750]

Curtis Richardson he has a hook blade. The hook catches the sheet and u could easily lift it up while making ur cut

[@whoville90]

cause you probably cut through the roof

[@MrFlatroofer]

@@rudystraight1750 Agreed Rudy. Didn't you know that Curtis.

[@nrfa6229]

Wow. A lot of negative comments. Can someone do one where it's done right then, instead of just knocking the way their doing it? Thank you.

[@D4N8O7]

Nrfa why?? So cowboys like this can watch then have a bash themselves??

[@onelove6971]

D4N8O7: you were once a cowboy 🤠 I reckon

[@MrFlatroofer]

This is a good roof.

[@Hevva67]

Exactly, at least this video shows a bit how it is done for those that might want to do it themselves. I bet most of these experts wouldn’t do a video, they don’t want people to know so that they can continue to charge people the earth. And then guffaw and boast that they’ve been a roofer for 50 years.

[@shreymic]

Although it's a bit dated, I still learned something. Thanks!

[@stevebatchelor7997]

you got to be thick as shit. don't see what you can learn from this.

[@sandeepmaurya8859]

Egypt r

[@jacksmith4375]

No bleed out laps

[@martinjvillasenor773]

Shorts and tennis shoes?!?! Real professionals!

[@MrBashi82]

Where are you based

[@666gamertv]

The vented base layer is bitchiman based you should stick it down. Plus 2 mil sanded is not good too thin I recommend 4 mil sanded and charcoal when felt is put down right will last a lifetime

[@PrettyGreenMonk]

Felting without gloves wtf

[@mr.145]

You get a worse burn with melted material from torching on,that falls of the torch,than a liquid bitumen splash....ive got the marks to prove it,never work without gloves

[@constructionsecrets6048]

cap sheet for flat roof should run against the flow of rain water for a flat roof. exception is, if roof is more than 12.5 degrees. see..., you learnt something.

[@MrFlatroofer]

???

[@vPzWalkerx]

@@MrFlatroofer Yh i have no idea what that means either. Maybe thats the method used in a different country

[@simoncloake8051]

Nice neat job...

[@asroofingservices]

Really!

[@simoncloake8051]

Do you not think so then?

[@asroofingservices]

Nope, bad job, I'm in the know, been roofing 35 years these guys ain't a clue

[@mrmiggles99]

Nowhere near enough heat applied, no bead on the laps

[@1badmuthafutha]

You realize that the only thing holding that entire system on is the handful of staples that you put into your first layer of base right? When you were torching the next layer down I could see the lap lifting which gives your flame easy access to the dried out wood beneath it. If you want to do it with a "nail down base" , you need to nail the entire thing in a 3-2-3 pattern and nail your lap every 6". I don't see a bleed out,(minimum 1/4") which most manufacturers require in order for a warranty to be valid. I won't even touch on the lack of safety and the shorts and sneakers being worn ,you're asking for trouble there.

[@randyjenkins8743]

You wear sneakers not boots when torching

[@1badmuthafutha]

@@randyjenkins8743 tell that to the safety officers that shut you down for non CSA approved boots, I actually have 3 pairs of safety boots in my truck at all times, 1 for BUR, 1 for shingle or sloped roofs which I also use for flats and a nice clean pair with smooth soles for torching cap, if you're gonna call yourself a flat roofer, at least try to be a professional and take it seriously.

[@MrFlatroofer]

The idea of stapling/nailing is because the felt and decking move at different rates. This allows movement to stop the felt splitting. So the least number of nails the better. We use staples on a 2c torch on laid upside down. We then torch on the 3kg sanded and the 4.5kg charcoal mineral . A total of 14.5kg per sq m (32 lb). All SBS polyester. A 40 year life. As for fire, we use 18mm or 22mm T&G 8x2 Krono span. No gaps. We torch down the 3" lap of the 2c so there is no gap there as well and is then waterproof if it should rain. (Wales!!) Bleed out? We never bleed out. This was thought to be the correct way. It has been proved to be not necessary although this was well intentioned and understandable at the time. All the torchers around here between them have laid hundreds of thousands of metres of this system and no problems. Enjoy your roofing.

[@cragousg]

@@MrFlatroofer also I saw some close boarding there...in that case fixing your first layer is the correct method as you don't want flames getting under the boarding

[@MrFlatroofer]

@@1badmuthafutha Agree.

[@ricr.4669]

You look like a hard worker that just had eaten a bunch of old bitumen roof rolls. 😂

[@andreiskovorodin5495]

This roof definitely leak after 1 day.

[@balfarzar]

You don't need it to bleed out all over the place. Use a roller and hammer the joints it looks better and won't leak

[@MrFlatroofer]

Quite right mate.

[@cragousg]

Some bastard stacked them rolls sideways...

[@deanhawthorn5783]

work boots would be good

[@tanohharrissonn6131]

bon bouleaux

[@user-ds2dc3rx1d]

Ok

[@johnbrowne7461]

Couple off issues, 1-trainers ??? 2- No bitumen bead where felt overlaps !! I always use 18mm plyboard,not a great fan of OSB,next step up from chipboard !!! 3--GLUE ?? Does he mean LeadMate sealant !!

[@WoolyBuggerPicker]

You missed the socks!

[@thejoneslj]

Proudarse a bitumen bead or bleed as some might say, is the hot melted bitumen that runs out of the minimum 3 inch lap (the over lapping of the two sheets) this give the roof a long life seal as it’s clearly fused together by heat. Hope this helps.. roofer man

[@lewishunt5615]

Yeah these guys aint the best but not a fan of osb? What are you talking about?

[@bobbymancini9069]

@@lewishunt5615 osb- oriented strand board. It pure garbage. It's basically wood chips glued and pressed together. Once it gets wet it swells up and turns to mush. I personally don't like it either.

[@lewishunt5615]

@@bobbymancini9069 but it should never get wet or in 25 years if installed correctly.

[@964rsboy]

Dear me, 3 layers and not one is stuck right. Shit felt also, I don't know who your tutors were but they were't old school let me tell ya. 1/10

[@MrFlatroofer]

Good Job.

[@mrmarvelous2675]

no beads out on the flat or upstands ha leaky job

[@MrFlatroofer]

We never have ugly beads. Not a leak in hundreds of roofs.

[@gwilko6452]

Is this a spoof video . Surely it can be serious

[@m.a.droofer4185]

You should use a longer torch when roofing standing up. Avoid back problems by standing up straight.

[@MrFlatroofer]

I've used a short torch for over 50 years and still roofing at 77.

[@nonsheep5823]

Yes 👍

[@MrBluemanworld]

‘Why do you want to work on the roof?’ So you don’t get fucking ripped off like a jerk by people who do mediocre jobs.

[@martinjvillasenor773]

Shorts and tennis shoes. . . Come on guys!

[@cooldaddy2877]

Mr Happy shoulda let the Polish guy (or where ever he is from) do the video.

[@bobbymancini9069]

Lol!!! Probably would do a better job...

[@granto6712]

🐮 🤠 Cow boys

[@Stroocker]

These guys over here torching with no hand protection 💀

[@wscraney]

really. freakin hackers. usin a11 staples instead sinplex nails. wow

[@qmax-en5ry]

fordman America made I don't think simplex fasteners should be used on this particular situation, as you can see there are several buildings around I believe wind isn't a problem with this installation procedure.

[@wscraney]

qmax1969 i dis agree not in Washington state.

[@wscraney]

qmax1969 well then he can put your roof on with a11 staples. . then we'll see if u feel the same way after it blows off. Besides this roof would not pass any inspections. any state. It may pass if it was cold process

[@qmax-en5ry]

fordman America made I agree ,but you have to learn first to read a comment, a said "in this particular situation " ,also clearly this application is not performed in the USA or Washington state. or do you know building codes from England? even in the USA building codes vary from states or cities

[@wscraney]

qmax1969 i agree. and yes i do know building codes im a flat roof foreman for a union shop. god bless

[@videos40058]

i wish to know how much this roof costed. the owner.

[@snepje06]

In Holland this is bad roofing

[@dkaloupis75]

@Dylan Montreaal Make up a video of how doing it the right way or the right Holland way or Dylan's way the right way...then we will talk..

[@jgg204]

lol cutting bitumen sheets with a utility knife OVER the nailed down membrane. jesus. this roof will leak within 5 mins during next rain

[@maidadutcher8923]

ShepherdSurvives. Google and try it.

[@davidclark7456]

Think you should go back to school to learn how to do flat roofs mate👍

[@kenco3370]

Reading the comments I take it they don’t know what there doing? 😂😂 I’m not a roofer but can’t understand why there are not wearing work boots (safety boots)and gloves! And safety glasses 🥽

[@roryb3013]

Staples and no bead on the felt 😶 ok

[@classicgames9947]

Not bad for 12 year old boys doing the job.

[@MrFlatroofer]

What do you mean. That a good job

[@nuclearmantis666]

Badd

[@jagsmith9565]

Not sure boys, been doing this 41 years, not great lads

[@fuzmaginty5822]

what do u do different?

[@jagsmith9565]

@@fuzmaginty5822 You run your top layer straight up the wall to creat the flashing, the flashings should be done separately because of expansion, the top layer laps aren’t bleeding, didn’t see you pre-welt the drips, and the lead works in the corners aren’t returned cut, you put clover bits to cover this, job looks ok, just bits and bobs that can potentially bite you on the arse a few years into the guarantee lads

[@mohammednazir8307]

Hes a grafter. If your local pal let me know cause I've got big job for you.😎😎

[@shady.219]

Mate go home you dnt know what your doing

[@outdoorgorillauk2127]

That’s his house

[@shady.219]

@@outdoorgorillauk2127 well he should go in and call a roofer

[@fucktrumpgarcia3495]

11yrs Nd still don't know shit. I started 2week ago working on flat roof Nd even I can tell he fucked some shit up

[@Nomis-ru9cl]

Nice roof smelly

[@magictimes7009]

There were some mistakes...

[@PinnacleNW]

The only good thing in this is the gas torch

[@johnbrowne7461]

Your right there,got 2 of the torches

[@Roofer89]

Where’s the blead that’s gonna leak

[@arturincontreras5032]

U r a vato loco no gloves.

[@Jimmy3305]

Always stick the first layer down

[@darrendavies1156]

fuck me defo wouldnt pass a bauder course. terrible

[@nathanryan4392]

darren davies I agree.

[@nathanryan4392]

darren davies I agree.

[@Astromyxin]

What the fuck is this guy even saying and why isn't he wearing gloves?

[@tomjobling941]

No blead on the mineral, run your underlay from the flat to the upstands should always be separate and your using a 2mm felt!!! Ridiculous. I would even use that on my shed

[@D4N8O7]

Not a bead in sight, be pissing in in no time Proper two bob

[@markrobinson2561]

Are these blokes taking the piss, I’m 15 years in the game and this is all wrong

[@MrFlatroofer]

Rubbish.

[@Ser_Yozha]

На какой ты языке говоришь ? Ато тебя хрен поймёшь.

[@ozgursungurisyan4035]

😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅

[@markyeadon7541]

No side bleed, no separate upstand flashings, no welted drips, pretty bad work

[@windsorroofingsolutions]

Don't wear gloves that's a proper falter anyone who does znt got a clue

[@glennhowes463]

WTF

[@danielperkins1987]

😬 no beads and no separate flashings

[@floringramaticu3009]

hehe! Are you a roofer dude ?

[@martinjvillasenor773]

lap on lap? Shingle staples in a BUR? Not real professional work! Though it looked good when finished from the pics. I don’t know why these guys make videos of sub standard work?

[@davidclark7456]

Thats not how you do flat roofs😅

[@zamexhomeimprovementarmand1578]

Not good at all. next winter is going to leak. Give me a favor please, use gloves.

[@danielfinley47]

Jesus 🙄

[@MrFlatroofer]

I hope you mention Jesus in the coffect meaning.

[@alanredmond6646]

Firstly learn how to put a pair of gloves and then to felt. Hope You stay safe.

[@patterdalezipsuzilil]

Should have stayed on labouring

[@PeakyBlinder]

That mate is not how to do a roof. No capillaries cut out, no bleeds, no ppe, no pressure bars, no you don't tack the first layer, no you don't use 3 layers, and no insulation, No venting on a cold roof, no 50mm gap between your cover flashing and the field sheet. 11 years in the trade I would look at going back to school. This is a very poor installation. Mind you it keeps proper roofers in work putting right these abortions after a year. Send this vid to bauder see if they issue you an installers ticket. Try this, a vcl, a 120 pir, a 4.5 and a 5.5 Then post your vid. Good luck.

[@dkaloupis75]

@ Then give two shits on what he says because he is right and you only got a big mouth based on zero manners with no brain....with that being said adios muchachos

[@onelove6971]

micheal pratt : it’s English way of say “hey friend”. Nothing to get mad about ok.

[@stevelions3436]

@ grow up

[@MrFlatroofer]

.....and how many could afford the Bauder roof.

[@PeakyBlinder]

@@MrFlatroofer it's not the materials it's the quality of a Bauder installer, Don't matter what felt it is but all felt should be installed to Bauder standards . And this is not how you fit a flat roof . Every part of this is wrong.

[@gregrandles4020]

Bad workmanship no welted drip no separate upstand flashing and no bitumen beads needs more experience to be a flat roofer

[@hasanparkar4287]

no safety....h.s.e engnrs will stop the work

[@novoliner2932]

Ugly roof look AT german chanels

[@nonsheep5823]

I'm a professional felt roofer from uk doing 900sq meter jobs schools shopping centers etc, this is not how you do it , if your taught by a cowboy you don't know you are a cowboy. Get the professionals in !

[@Hevva67]

But, “nonsheep”, do you give instruction for videos for free? So that people can learn the process of trying to fix their roofs themselves? I bet you don’t.

[@nonsheep5823]

@@Hevva67 its takes years of hard brutal work, early starts loading out roofs with tonnes of tiles , back breaking work stripping and boarding new roofs . My knowledge isn't given away to soft office bods for free, these diyers should be paying roofers to do roofing work the knowledge cant be projected in a youtube video lasting 5 mins, pay the professionals, give the trade the respect it needs

[@aha2551]

@Hevva67 & @nonsheep5823---- you both have a point & neither of you are wrong in your point of view - I'm a handyman of 20years & a time-served gardener B4 that --& I appreciated the visual aid to helping me with a customers roof repair request -- I can see it is a case of practice makes you better - but practice diligence and my rougher job than that of the video shouldn't leak--- & if it did ( which it won't) - my customer knows I would come back & fix it at my own cost --- how many people do that these days whilst earning a handsome living that roof work generates ? --- (necessary money to exist in the new 'privateers' running the show 😉

[@constructionsecrets6048]

ive been felting for around 30 years. you have not got a clue pal.

[@marccarter4469]

Why do you people always criticise others but are not willing to show everyone your method of doing it if you are so smart.Come on where is the link to your expert torching video.

[@constructionsecrets6048]

Thanks for you reply. Keep watching this space. Maybe i will teach you something. Got a few vids, but having audio problems with Davinci software. Presently working on a newbuild (almost at DPC). Today i was making alterations to a customers External wall insulation. I fabricated a one piece 8.5metre flashing and installed it. I have it all on vid, from design to installation. This is a flashing the manufacturers forgot to thing about. And about flat roofs...., i seriously know a hell of a lot about. See you soon

[@MrFlatroofer]

@@marccarter4469 Good reply.

[@marccarter4469]

@@MrFlatroofer yeah and the moron still hasn't uploaded fuck all just another prick who thinks he knows it all.

[@darrenharlow3016]

Stick to labouring you are not a flat roofer

[@user-nu9iy7yp4l]

clueless

[@17mccarron]

This is a joke

[@biggeoffgeoff]

Go back to school and learn pottery or something like that lad. On another note, if your Polish pal needs a job, ill give him £2 an hour