Gold
Black HPL Roof Edge Finishing for Timber Frame House
The Project
Thomas has accomplished an incredible feat by constructing his entire home from scratch using wood. He chose to finish the roof edges with special black HPL panels. The outcome was so remarkable that he secured the first prize at the DIY Awards in the third quarter of 2022. By personally placing each beam and meticulously installing the panels, Thomas has built a home that truly stands out.
Thomas: “First, we ran a wire along the overhangs. Then, we mounted wooden slats and aligned them according to the wire, ensuring a smooth and flat base. [...] Screw clamps were used to keep everything in place.”
Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you through the process
Run a wire
Treat the slats
Order
Apply Bostik Paneltack adhesive
Pre-drill
Tools
- 8 mm steel drill bit
Other requirements
- Long wooden slats
- White screws 4x60
- Spacers
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: “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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