Flat Roof VCL and Closing Cavity on Parapet Wall?
Discussion
I'm about to order the materials for my flat roof (2 x layers 18mm OSB3, 120mm insulation, VCL, etc).
My material supplier has asked what I want to use for the VCL, and to be frank, I haven't a clue. He said I can use 500gauge polythene or polythene with a reinforced grid or a more expensive foil/reflective membrane . Is standard 500g polythene ok to use? Or do I need something more expensive?
I will be installing foil backed plasterboard to the ceiling if that makes any difference and it is of warm roof construction.
Next question - I need to close off the cavity on top of the parapet wall. Obviously the cavity closer will also be used to support the roofing membrane underneath the coping stones. I've been to my local cavity closer manufacturer and they don't make anything that is wide enough for me. I need something that is suitable for a 100mm cavity and has 50-75mm "leafs", so around 200mm overall. Are there any alternatives that I can use to close off the cavity?
Cheers!
My material supplier has asked what I want to use for the VCL, and to be frank, I haven't a clue. He said I can use 500gauge polythene or polythene with a reinforced grid or a more expensive foil/reflective membrane . Is standard 500g polythene ok to use? Or do I need something more expensive?
I will be installing foil backed plasterboard to the ceiling if that makes any difference and it is of warm roof construction.
Next question - I need to close off the cavity on top of the parapet wall. Obviously the cavity closer will also be used to support the roofing membrane underneath the coping stones. I've been to my local cavity closer manufacturer and they don't make anything that is wide enough for me. I need something that is suitable for a 100mm cavity and has 50-75mm "leafs", so around 200mm overall. Are there any alternatives that I can use to close off the cavity?
Cheers!
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As said cap cavity across its width with ply/ Osb and the upstand as well.
As said cap cavity across its width with ply/ Osb and the upstand as well.
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