Black HPL Roof Edge Finishing for Timber Frame House
1
Run a wire
Run a wire along the overhangs and level the slats to create a flat base.
2
Treat the slats
Treat the slats with Bostik SX Black primer.
3
Order
Order black HPL sheets cut to size, ensuring they fit closely, with minimal deviation.
4
Apply Bostik Paneltack adhesive
Apply Bostik Paneltack adhesive on the slats and use screw clamps to hold the HPL panels as you put them on.
5
Pre-drill
Pre-drill the HPL panels, and secure them with matching screws.
Bostik SX Black primer

Bostik SX Black primer
Black HPL sheets

Black HPL sheets
Bostik Paneltack adhesive

Bostik Paneltack adhesive
Tools
- 8 mm steel drill bit
Other requirements
- Long wooden slats
- White screws 4x60
- Spacers
Thomas’ Tips for Others
Thomas: “Ensure you have enough help and focus on creating a flat base by carefully levelling the slats. [...] Also, with overhangs, make sure the standing sheet slightly extends past the ceiling sheet to account for minor irregularities in the base.”
Thomas’ Tips for Others
Thomas: “Ensure you have enough help and focus on creating a flat base by carefully levelling the slats. [...] Also, with overhangs, make sure the standing sheet slightly extends past the ceiling sheet to account for minor irregularities in the base.”
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