Correct glue for DPM?
 

I used some excess DPM instead of proper tile felt under the tiles of the
roof of my shed when I built it (well - its only a brick-built shed...)

The damn (no that should be *&$£"!) squirrels which live around here have
managed to get into the roof space and have gnawed several holes in this
DPM, with the result that the shed is no longer "dust proof" from the crud
which blows in under the tiles.

So, what would be the correct kind of glue to use to glue DPM patches over
the holes?

I reckon its a polythene DPM - its a blue "plastic" - but I've never come
across a polythene glue...

--

Reply address is spamtrapped. Remove theobvious for valid e-mail address

Paul King wrote:

I used some excess DPM instead of proper tile felt under the tiles of the
roof of my shed when I built it (well - its only a brick-built shed...)

The damn (no that should be *&$£"!) squirrels which live around here have
managed to get into the roof space and have gnawed several holes in this
DPM, with the result that the shed is no longer "dust proof" from the crud
which blows in under the tiles.

So, what would be the correct kind of glue to use to glue DPM patches over
the holes?

I reckon its a polythene DPM - its a blue "plastic" - but I've never come
across a polythene glue...

You could try silicone.

Polythene is an olefin, and they are buggers to glue.
Contact adhesive may work - solvent/rubber stuff like teh old evostik.

Polythene is an olefin, and they are buggers to glue.

You can get wide (3-4 inch) pvc adhesive tape

"Paul King" wrote in message
news:1108425596.dec2dc8e8446e722b899fff87bc7d9fb@t eranews...
I used some excess DPM instead of proper tile felt under the tiles of the
roof of my shed when I built it (well - its only a brick-built shed...)

The damn (no that should be *&$£"!) squirrels which live around here have
managed to get into the roof space and have gnawed several holes in this
DPM, with the result that the shed is no longer "dust proof" from the crud
which blows in under the tiles.

So, what would be the correct kind of glue to use to glue DPM patches over
the holes?

I reckon its a polythene DPM - its a blue "plastic" - but I've never come
across a polythene glue...

You can glue polythene, but not easily. I think you etch/oxidise it with
chromic acid (not nice) and then it will take a glue. Not recommended DIY
though. Maybe some sticky tape, Duck tape ?

On Tue, 15 Feb 2005 00:00:29 -0000, "Paul King"
wrote:

I used some excess DPM instead of proper tile felt under the tiles of the
roof of my shed when I built it (well - its only a brick-built shed...)

The damn (no that should be *&$£"!) squirrels which live around here have
managed to get into the roof space and have gnawed several holes in this
DPM, with the result that the shed is no longer "dust proof" from the crud
which blows in under the tiles.

So, what would be the correct kind of glue to use to glue DPM patches over
the holes?

I reckon its a polythene DPM - its a blue "plastic" - but I've never come
across a polythene glue...

Hi,

Good quality aluminium tape will do it.

cheers,
Pete.

Pete C wrote:
On Tue, 15 Feb 2005 00:00:29 -0000, "Paul King"
wrote:

I used some excess DPM instead of proper tile felt under the tiles
of the roof of my shed when I built it (well - its only a
brick-built shed...)

The damn (no that should be *&$£"!) squirrels which live around
here have managed to get into the roof space and have gnawed several
holes in this DPM, with the result that the shed is no longer "dust
proof" from the crud which blows in under the tiles.

So, what would be the correct kind of glue to use to glue DPM
patches over the holes?

I reckon its a polythene DPM - its a blue "plastic" - but I've never
come across a polythene glue...

Hi,

Good quality aluminium tape will do it.

cheers,
Pete.

Cheers!

Care to mention a make/manufacturer?
--

Reply address is spamtrapped. Remove theobvious for valid e-mail address

On Sat, 19 Feb 2005 01:30:18 -0000, "Paul King"
wrote:


Care to mention a make/manufacturer?

As long as it's not the cheapest unbranded stuff you should be OK.

If you don't need a 50m roll I've found Sellotape do a good quality
version, might be available from Halfords or even 'Woolies'

cheers,
Pete.