Installing an EPDM Rubber Roof (Part 1: Vapour Barrier)

[@BarryPaffey]

If only all builders were as conscientious as you guys; great job!

[@BuildWithAE]

Hi Barry much appreciated have a awesome weekend all the best Tony 👍

[@stephencracknell5077]

One of the cleanest roof jobs I've ever seen..its immaculate, looking forward to seeing the rest of it. The arrows are great idea for people to learn from, nice one.

[@BuildWithAE]

Glad you enjoyed it Stephen! 👍

[@amazing451]

Great to see you back Tony I appreciate the time you guys have taken to mark all the falls, as I know a few people including myself were a bit confused last time with them. Would like to say your forum is definitely the best in getting replies to any questions asked as well as the work shown, you are obviously very dedicated to it as well as your projects !

[@BuildWithAE]

Hi Kevin much appreciated we do try and show everything but some times camera’s fail being to hot or cold thinking about what to shoot I think we are getting better, replying to everyone as much as I can to share knowledge is really important to me, it’s not always possible it’s just when we are all free and it is difficult sometimes because we all family and life but we choose to go down this path and we all love it and get a lot of reward and pleasure from it, it never feels like a chore as soon as it does I will stop all the best Tony 👍 have a awesome weekend

[@Tom-Lahaye]

No doubt that this demo video shows us the right way to install a flat roof, the explanation of every step and work practice is very clear, good materials are used. I'm going to install a new roof DIY, and want to use good materials, I already decided on using Alutrix or a similar self adhesive vapour barrier, as these provide the highest barrier properties, and are easier to install in a neat way than the plastic film based barriers which you have to staple (holes!) or glue down, also the foam adhesive for the insulation will stick better to this. In this video some good advise was given how to install this barrier correctly, so thanks for that.

[@bobmartin5101]

I have said it before, That guy is pure class. Great video. Cheers.

[@BuildWithAE]

Thanks for watching Bob, have a great week 👍

[@dsteeley42]

Great video, I'm just an interested DIYer and I particularly enjoyed the detail given in this video. Sometimes when the tasks are shown on timelapse they are too quick for me to follow what is happening. Cheers guys, great work.

[@rogerknowles4217]

Absolute perfectionists! I bet you never get called back to a job to fix anything! Awesome to watch.

[@BuildWithAE]

Thanks Roger 👍

[@denty32]

Most important part of a warm roof and you boys nailed it 👏👏

[@BuildWithAE]

Hi denty32 spot on it is the most and what a cool system all the best Tony 👍 have awesome weekend

[@abuhaqq]

Wow! Amazing clean job. If only we had more tradesmen in the UK like you guys. Very informative video and what a fantastic job! Keep up the professionalism lads!

[@BuildWithAE]

Glad you enjoyed it! 👍

[@gc7782]

This is the neatest, most thorough roof installation I have ever seen! Thank you for the video!

[@BuildWithAE]

Hi G C much appreciated all the best Tony 👍 have a awesome weekend

[@davidpercy7727]

Got to love will the roofer brilliant as always brilliant 👏

[@BuildWithAE]

Thanks David 👍

[@Islam4you1224]

This video is very good, shows important step by step instructions

[@adrianwilding2912]

Awesome job. Will is the man for wrapping Christmas pressies!!

[@BuildWithAE]

Hi Adrian 😂 I know what you mean all the best Tony 👍 have a awesome weekend

[@nathan87]

Thank you pete for kindly fabricating that piece of timber

[@cooking.with.rob.official]

Will mate that’s fantastic. Nearest flat job I’ve ever seen. What a great instructor he is too. Nice one guys, thanks Tony 👍🏼🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👌🏼

[@BuildWithAE]

Hi Rob much appreciated all the best Tony 👍 have awesome week

[@namesanmanname297]

Great video. Will takes alot of pride and is a very good teacher. He makes it look so easy!. A good quality job. The end of the video was short. I liked to see whole journey.

[@BuildWithAE]

Hi Name it’s on it’s way all the the best Tony 👍 have a awesome weekend

[@TheFatmer]

Awesome job! If only you guys covered the north west - everyone is so busy that getting a response for quotes is challenging!

[@klaeLIFE]

Excellent attention to detail

[@BuildWithAE]

Thanks! 👍

[@pavindermudhar2258]

Amazing job will, inspiring me and learning to become a roofer after I finish school

[@barringtonsmythe3464]

Brilliant. Looking forward to the next one

[@BuildWithAE]

Thanks buddy! 👍

[@wolfman1549]

Will is the man

[@BuildWithAE]

Thanks for watching Joe 👍

[@kopynd1]

still use epdm, we used, braas pib in the 70s, and brass pvc single ply membrane and rheponol

[@SkillBuilder]

very nice, difficult to stay clean with that black primer but you did it brilliantly

[@BuildWithAE]

Hi Guy’s much appreciated, it’s always a carful process but it’s a awesome product all the best Tony 👍 have a awesome week

[@chriswild2458]

Really professional job great attention to detail

[@BuildWithAE]

Thanks Chris! 👍

[@Daihatsu_Hijet]

Excellent video!!! can’t wait to see the other parts to complete it...

[@BuildWithAE]

Hi Tony much appreciated it’s on it’s way all the the best Tony 👍 have a awesome weekend

[@rosswilliams6380]

Do you have a video showing how you worked out and installed the firings

[@SolidworksUnlimited]

Excellent work you guys make it look easy!

[@BuildWithAE]

Thanks 👍

[@andyclarke6105]

Brilliant job and very very well explained!

[@BuildWithAE]

Glad you liked it Andy! Take care 👍

[@plummetplum]

Love the graded firrings. But i still cant understand how you did it. For example if i had a run one way then one at perpendicular at 90 degress. Youd have to bend the wood or have a small step?

[@woodman8827]

Quality content as always lads

[@brickrightbuildinglandscaping]

Have to say your team of tradesmen are brilliant Tony .I good watch Will on TV he is a natural as you are. Always do your work the right way and im learning so brilliant looking forward to the next videos Tony. Justin brickright 👍💯

[@BuildWithAE]

Hi Justin much appreciated as you know having the right team does make life easier and Will is a credit to are team all the best Tony 👍 have a awesome week

[@brickrightbuildinglandscaping]

@@BuildWithAE Very true Tony. Hava a good week mate yourself 👍

[@Blue60]

Great video again, your very good explaining the process so cheers, Can you recommend what concrete screws to use for attaching 4x2 timber onto concrete fence posts please.

[@TheJudgejay]

I’m a roofer and I think will is a great roofer! There’s only a few of him about!

[@BuildWithAE]

Thanks for watching JB 👍

[@MrJohnnynapalm7]

Great quality workmanship 👍

[@BuildWithAE]

Glad you enjoyed it Paul! 👍

[@IrelandConstruction]

Will is as handy as a small pot. Top class

[@BuildWithAE]

Thanks for watching, take care 👍

[@vespagd67]

Great job as always👍

[@PDSVIDEO1966]

Love the product recommendations,if you trust and use it you know it's good,that's worth more than any advertising.

[@BuildWithAE]

Hi PSDVIDEO1966 it’s a awesome product Tom from Rubber4roofs told me about it and I was sold class product all the best Tony 👍 have a awesome weekend

[@marcmywords8369]

One word.. Thorough

[@BuildWithAE]

Thanks Marc, have an awesome week! 👍

[@emkay1365]

Hello, do the substrate boards (ply?) Not need to be tongue and groove? Even with the best attempts to screw down, will the edges not moves relative to one another and create a weakness/ eventually crack the applied coatings?

[@piee683]

You'd be handy at wrapping the Xmas decorations, ha,good job

[@yorwerthedwards1045]

Awesome job as usual mate you guys are the best 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@BuildWithAE]

Hi yorwerth much appreciated have a awesome weekend all the best Tony 👍

[@royverkerk2999]

Resitrix👏🏼best material i ever worked with

[@BuildWithAE]

It's a great bit of kit! Thanks for watching Roy 👍

[@royverkerk2999]

@@BuildWithAE it sure is👌🏼i enjoyed the vid…and nicely done on the job

[@whatmouth]

Iko upxl membrane al l day long for me . good job this lads not on price .just do it in one piece sole in first then dress into the neck and take it up the upstand in one piece . Corners don't know what them silly cuts are just mitre it as you would once fillet is on !!! rubbing little patches on corners come on !! ...

[@SteveAndAlexBuild]

Immaculate work there will , you make it look easy mate 👌🏼🧱👍🏼

[@BuildWithAE]

Hi Guy’s it’s Will he’s so OCD I love it he just like me 😂 all the best Tony 👍

[@SteveAndAlexBuild]

@@BuildWithAE . Just the kind of lads you want 👌🏼🧱👍🏽

[@greggbutler9344]

Nice neat job 👍

[@BuildWithAE]

Thanks 👍

[@akinarif7798]

Top quality work

[@BuildWithAE]

Much appreciated! 👍

[@shizzleinthenizzle]

Tapered kingspan 👍

[@benrichards1]

That vapour barrier stuff looks like it would stick like sh*t to a blanket. Is the primer necessary on a timber deck that's using mechanically fixed insulation board?. I can see benefits on brick work etc. Nice work

[@redx11x]

Is ply ok or should it be osb3

[@metalost6016]

What's the name of product you apply as a vapor barrier ?

[@rickbaguley7997]

Fantastic job lads.. I'm building my own flat roof extension with a parapet wall, If you don't mind me asking, I couldn't see a cavity tray in the parapet wall, Is it not required because your Membrane is running up the full height of the inner skin? Cheers

[@BuildWithAE]

Hi Rick weep holes are on the outside because of that 👍

[@AlexSavage]

Can't wait for the next video..

[@BuildWithAE]

👍👍

[@shanedoherty9906]

He’s a skilled roofer 👍🔨

[@BuildWithAE]

Thanks Shane! 👍

[@gdfggggg]

Top notcher!

[@celticstoneworks.construct4570]

Just want to run this by you. At 3.48min in the video, i see your expanding foam filling in the expansion joint. Looks to me about 40mm. If so that seems an awful lot for an expansion. Ive always been of the belief its been 10-15mm youd get away with. Whats the reason you went so wide?

[@hauntedbywolves1980]

Another fantastic video. Will is an exceptional roofer. Struggling to find any other links to him outside of Y.T??

[@ginobragoli1448]

Not a big fan of flat roofs in general but i have to say this one looks superb.+++ Well done !!

[@BuildWithAE]

Hi Gino you are like me not really into flat roofs but sometimes it has to be done but really happy with the Resitrix System all the best Tony 👍 have a awesome weekend

[@ginobragoli1448]

@@BuildWithAE thank you Tony, you too. 👍

[@coops6621]

Proper job as always. Look forward to the next one. Can I ask was that a standard cavity closer used on top of the parapet and do you always take both skins up when you have a parapet? Thank you

[@BuildWithAE]

Hi coops66 if we have a parapet detailed we always take it through and close off with the closer, the Resitrix then also rapes the top as well all the best Tony 👍 have a awesome weekend

[@coops6621]

@@BuildWithAE thanks Tony

[@Pliuh2007]

any link for that vapor barrier please ?! thanks

[@BuildWithAE]

Purchased from Rubber4roofs called Alutrix

[@samsung7888]

O looks so good.

[@BuildWithAE]

👍👍

[@omstygomsty]

What is the height of the parapet over the flat roof please?

[@BuildWithAE]

The upstand should be a minimum of 150mm at the highest point of the roof. This will increase as the roof slopes towards the rainwater outlet. I hope this helps. All the best, John 👷🏻‍♂️

[@vipjesus]

Very neat indeed, subscribed and watching more of your jobs, it’s not cheap but it will last a lifetime trouble free, can I ask why you are using foiled insulation? I don’t see any point, 1 membrane is enough especially one this system

[@BuildWithAE]

Hi Gavin the foiled insulation ware please let me know thanks Tony 👍

[@kasper52173]

Excellent stuff, what is the name of the black plastic pieces used to block the cavity at the top?

[@amazing451]

These look like cavity closers to me used to seal the cavity up for thermal reasons.

[@BuildWithAE]

Hi guys stop on cavity closers all the best Tony 👍 have a awesome weekend

[@thetallcarpenter]

The most amazing vapour control layer I've ever seen.😜 As this VCL is below the insulation, is it to control internal moisture vapour migrating into the insulation, or do you install a 2nd VCL/AVCL to the underside of the joists/light well before its plasterboarded?, or is this a secondary layer in case of water ingress, and if so, does it have a weep point out of the roof?, or does it do both?. Sorry for all the questions, but these kind of flat roof systems are really interesting. 👍 Thanks for the video.

[@BuildWithAE]

Hi Del this product I personally think it’s the best I’ve copied some info you will never go back, ALUTRIX® 600 and ALUTRIX® FR are self-adhesive vapour barrier membranes designed for use in a wide range of construction applications. The membranes are suitable for use beneath mechanically fixed single-ply roofing membranes, self-adhesive membranes, felt, asphalt, liquid waterproofing systems, profiled metal sheeting and standing seam systems. ALUTRIX® is also ideal for internal projects subject to very high humidity such as breweries, swimming pools, sports halls, kitchens and bathrooms. ALUTRIX® vapour barriers can be walked on and are puncture-resistant, with a high tensile strength, which makes them ideal for profile steel sheets. These highly effective vapour barriers consist of a reinforced aluminium composite that’s self-adhesive on the reverse and protected by a detachable film. Because ALUTRIX® membranes are self-adhesive, they are incredibly quick and easy to install, and are compatible with most materials. In addition to the vapour barrier function (sd value > 1,500), ALUTRIX® membranes also form an air-tight layer in line with Energy Saving Regulations All the best Tony 👍

[@thetallcarpenter]

@@BuildWithAE Amazing Tony. Thanks for taking the time to copy that info, and appreciate you showing us that these amazing products/systems are out there. 👍 Have a nice weekend. Cheers

[@billsmith3237]

I'm on a care home job with a flat roof on some sections but its sarnafil seems good stuff,is it more expensive than this type of flat roofing

[@BuildWithAE]

Hi Bill it depends on who you buying it from and how much you buy in a year all the best Tony 👍

[@Dab-sh6tw]

Dedication,even without shoes will gets it done

[@BuildWithAE]

Thanks for watching Dab! 👍

[@gazb9179]

Wicked Roofer is Will n his pal. I must say, in my opinion GRP is the best form of flat roof. If done properly their bullet proof!

[@isabelmariavalades1407]

Excellent video as always what dedication to measuring he even took his shoes off now that is true dedication and professional keep up the good work stay safe 👍👍👍👍

[@BuildWithAE]

Thanks again! 👍

[@joejoey316]

Class act👌

[@BuildWithAE]

Thanks bud! 😉

[@BODGE71]

Why did you choose EPDM and not mineral felt or fibreglass?

[@BuildWithAE]

Hi Bodge71 for me the system has massive benefits so that’s why we use it now all the best Tony 👍

[@brettjones9545]

Top job. Iv done meany jobs with no boots on great job noing what doing is one thing and doing it it another #pride in your work. Feel good factor.

[@BuildWithAE]

Hi Brett much appreciated have a awesome weekend all the best Tony 👍

[@brettjones9545]

@@BuildWithAE 👍

[@andrewspence5642]

What are you using to close the top of the cavity? Not seen that product.

[@BuildWithAE]

Hi Andrew standard cavity closer all the best Tony 👍 have a awesome weekend

[@CarlosAlberto-ii1li]

Would it be fair to say that you have done this once before?.

[@sicpac66t]

you can see why he does all your roofing, that ain't leaking, clean work

[@BuildWithAE]

Hi sicpac66 Will is pure class all the best Tony 👍 have a awesome weekend

[@colmmurphy71]

U must love wallpapering

[@celticstoneworks.construct4570]

What's the brand of vapor barrier. Ive only ever used the stuff like the plastic heavy gauge rolls, visqueen but have been reading up not many using this anymore because theres better products on the market now. What's the difference in price in them.

[@BuildWithAE]

Hi Celtic works Alutrix 600 made by Resitrix all the best Tony 👍

[@celticstoneworks.construct4570]

@@BuildWithAE Just checked the price. Pricey stuff it is! But after following up on this product, you can see why it is pricey. Excellent stuff. Will be using from now on.

[@celticstoneworks.construct4570]

@@BuildWithAE whens part 2 of the epdm/warm roof

[@BuildWithAE]

Hi @@celticstoneworks.construct4570 very soon 👍

[@philshelley8472]

Epdm or fibre glass

[@elliottdebell7783]

How do you find people willing to pay for this standard of work!

[@BuildWithAE]

All day long buddy 👍

[@johnlever6696]

Hi. I have a question but doesn’t regard roofs. But struggling to find an answer. I live in a 1930’s semi. Has a cavity in the brick work. Wasn’t originally insulated but now is. I have vent bricks on the outside of the house (1 for each room). The vent brick blows into the room and makes the house drafty and the insulation in the cavity is exposed to moisture. Should those vent bricks now be sealed up or replaced for normal bricks since the house is now insulated? Thank you so much.

[@BuildWithAE]

Hi John best to speak to your local building control which them to look at the issue it’s very hard to understand all the best Tony 👍 have a awesome weekend

[@johnlever6696]

@@BuildWithAE what’s building control? Or just any good builder? I have edited the post I made because there is some typos because of auto correct.

[@BuildWithAE]

Hi John Building Control work at the local council and they will visit free most of the time 👍

[@johnlever6696]

@@BuildWithAE ahh brilliant. Thanks a lot. I’ve been told that these houses shouldn’t have the insulation but we will see what they say. Thanks for your help.

[@johnlever6696]

@@designstudio8013 so what I’ve been told is the insulation now draws in moisture through the vents from the air outside. The vents were apparently originally there to allow the cavity to breath and to release any potential gases that might be in the rooms from the fire places (gas or coal). So now them fires are gone the vents inside aren’t needed and the vent one the outside needs to be sealed because the house is now insulated. Modern houses don’t have these vents like my house has. They have weep holes that are really low down.

[@JakeBM4]

Quality

[@BuildWithAE]

Thanks Jake 👍

[@Reverend-Rodger]

Landscaping the roof with berms an swales :D

[@joshuamatheron1]

Will Makes it look very easy. It isn’t. Very easy to make a mess with it.

[@BuildWithAE]

Thanks Josh! 👍

[@TheJohnson861]

So you work back from the low point

[@benpenzance]

Brilliant video - but Alutrix is not breathable, nor are any other good vapour barriers - if they were you'd get condensation within the roof

[@martyglover4344]

👌🏼

[@BuildWithAE]

Thanks for watching Marty 👍

[@stowaway475]

A it's like tinting windows

[@gwilko6452]

Cant beat Alutrix or the attention to detail the roofer has done . But in real life terms its a vapour control layer. You would easily get the Alutrix down and insulation down in 1 day and sheet up. Until the outlet is cut out is still a paddling pool.

[@BuildWithAE]

Hi G Wilko much appreciated great product and you are correct with out the gully it’s a paddling pool but we have to take into consideration we were filling and trying to capture everything all the best Tony 👍 have a awesome weekend

[@jimmymorgan3324]

SHOULD OF. BUILT THE HOPPER FIRST ASTHE BRICKY WAS BUILDING. ( Could of built the lead shoot ,,That Set,s you Levels / Falls)

[@s_v_cherepanov]

Не раскрыта тема с наружными углами

[@NathanBrogan]

Roofing in your socks 😂

[@jimmymorgan3324]

WHAT. WAS THE PINK FOAM ,FILLING. GAP,S!!

[@BuildWithAE]

Hi Jimmy closed cell foam

[@Goodwithwood69]

Its a shame roofers like this are few and far between! its the little details that count when it comes to wind and water!and Its shocking, that the sometimes people with money grumble about paying for a good roof over there head but are quite happy to pay thousands for a bathroom designer.

[@fireblaster9961]

Is just me or have they over complicated the roof fall, just have it fall in one direction and then into one area out the gulley.

[@BuildWithAE]

Hi Fire Blaster you will have holdings water unless you then do a troff gully but that’s more work and load more detailing more work all more money, have a awesome weekend all the best Tony 👍 I see Maria phoned Adam pure class

[@buildahousewithlaserwoodcu3208]

Hello

[@BuildWithAE]

👍👍

[@NathanBrogan]

Where’s your safety boots? Safety first

[@EdmundPenny-g9w]

Lopez Kevin Hall Charles Martinez Nancy

[@diyidea3031]

Way you write EPDA , this is not EPDM , YOU CAN'T welded EPDM MEMBRANE , ITS NEED TO WELD 900°C

[@HdunshTshsnna]

Davis Richard Robinson Lisa Anderson Jennifer

[@thetessellater9163]

A vapour barrier and breather membrane are two different things, with different performance requirements. Much prefer GRP to EPDM for the top covering.

[@BuildWithAE]

Hi the tessellater slip of the tongue my apologies Alutrix 600 is a Vapour Barrier and one of the best on the market, GRP great product more commercial it’s starting to become more main stream in the private side because more installers and not all people want EPDM it’s down to personal preference also the GRP companies wanted a bigger market share so they started doing free coarse all the best Tony 👍

[@nickydavies4]

Grp is not even close to epdm epdm is a far better product the problem is is every man and his dog lay it and do a shit job also using water based glue which is crap also people who dont understand the requirements over 100 square meters then u get the people who will put a cut in epdm then put formflash straight over it and wounder why it fails laid correctly it's the best on the market by a mile

[@Billie-n2x]

Gonzalez Sharon Moore Susan Lee Jessica

[@Zoltar1811]

A flat roof is a leaky roof

[@klaeLIFE]

Good thing its not flat then

[@Zoltar1811]

@@klaeLIFE 🙄 five year with the weather we have and that thing will be like a wet bog roll

[@bibblepop5554]

Incorrect.

[@ozzyefc44]

Zoltar it’s not flat tho is it it’s got a fall on it 👍

[@victoriarobinson9578]

Did u even watch the video lol clearly ain't flat lol