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My home consists of a garage, 4 rooms of 4.5 and one is 3,5 plus a bathroom
7 blocks of double storey flats, this is for a contract. Each block is 87 sqm. I need to start this project on the 16th of January.
I have a thatched roof but was thinking of adding ceiling as I seem to be a rat problem.
Leaking roof of the warehouse
I am looking to get a quote to replace a thatch roof. It's approximately square meters. I can send the home plans. Thanks,
Need replacement of a facia board; replace one broken tile (double Roman) in colonial green.
2x3 meter thatch replacement
Good day, We require assistance with the repair of a corrugated roof (about 30 x 10m) and a flat roof that is surrounding the building, please see photos as reference. Thanks,
Waterproofing to the balcony: Aluminum doors will be removed to the balcony Aluminum doors and frames will be wrapped in bubble wrap and stored in the garage for safekeeping until re-installation. All cement and waterproofing layers will be chopped up and removed off-site from the balcony. Rubble skip will be on-site and removed once it is filled. All existing waterproofing will be removed. mm Turn-ups will be chopped off in order to apply the waterproofing application onto the bricks. Existing outlets will be removed. New 63mm Flange outlets will be fitted to the parapet walls to allow water to discharge outside of the balcony. Screed-to-fall will be done to ensure water runs out of the outlets, and that there will be no water ponding in any areas. 50x75mm Angle will be fitted where the door will be fitted to prevent water from running back into the rooms. The waterproofing application will consist of the following: x2 Coats of Mapei-Lastic Mapei-tape to all turn-ups and corners and into the cavities. Mapei-net the flat surface x1 coat will be applied, followed by the Mapei-net and Mapei-tape being applied on top of the 1st coat. 2nd coat will be applied over all of the above-mentioned after 24 hours. Aluminum doors and frames will be re-fitted. Turn-ups and bands around the frames will be plastered to a smooth finish. Waterproofing application and plaster will be left for x3 days before the painting and tiling can commence. New tiles will be installed.