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trevor saxe-coburg-gotha
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PostPosted: 09:44 - 17 Sep 2021    Post subject: best roof for simple old garden shed Reply with quote

Shed roof's started leaking and it's just the standard felt kind - but i see there are new and better materials these days - like that corrugated black stuff, which looks decent and easy to fit, and also metallic pieces that have a Grenfell type coating - durability and dryness are main criteria

obviously, and as ever, budget's a consideration - ditto ease of fitting ; - )
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PostPosted: 11:42 - 17 Sep 2021    Post subject: Reply with quote

I've just finished re-roofing my garages and an attached storeroom with that corrugated black stuff. It's called Onduline, it's pressed bitumen and is totally waterproof.

I bought mine from Wickes at £13.00 a sheet. Most places are around £18.00. It's 3mm thick and needs support every couple of feet. I bought some shuttering ply and covered the roof with that first, then laid the Onduline on that.

It looks great. If I knew how to put pictores up on here, I'd show you, lol.
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PostPosted: 12:30 - 17 Sep 2021    Post subject: Reply with quote

I will probably go with that Onduline stuff, I reckon. Cheers.
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PostPosted: 18:33 - 17 Sep 2021    Post subject: Reply with quote

Slates.

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PostPosted: 19:57 - 17 Sep 2021    Post subject: Reply with quote

so needs windows
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PostPosted: 20:33 - 17 Sep 2021    Post subject: Reply with quote

whats wrong with just refelting the roof?
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PostPosted: 20:50 - 17 Sep 2021    Post subject: Reply with quote

This stuff makes a very strong roof due to the design, you put the (correct) fixings in the dip not the high part.
Have replaced two old rusty iron shed roofs with it and looks a bit like slates the colour we used.
https://www.cladco.co.uk/sheets/32-1000-box-profile-0-5-thick-polyester-paint-coated-roof-sheet
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PostPosted: 23:46 - 17 Sep 2021    Post subject: Reply with quote

SpeedyCBR1100 wrote:
I've just finished re-roofing my garages and an attached storeroom with that corrugated black stuff. It's called Onduline, it's pressed bitumen and is totally waterproof.

I bought mine from Wickes at £13.00 a sheet. Most places are around £18.00. It's 3mm thick and needs support every couple of feet. I bought some shuttering ply and covered the roof with that first, then laid the Onduline on that.

It looks great. If I knew how to put pictores up on here, I'd show you, lol.


does it look like this? It really does need lots of support, or it will collapse, and the edges curl up like a stale sandwich after a year or so. It's okay, but not great.

https://i.postimg.cc/WpYcmXkq/20200616-104548.jpg

https://i.postimg.cc/DZxHryxB/shed2.jpg
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PostPosted: 23:57 - 17 Sep 2021    Post subject: Reply with quote

I'd go for EDPM rubber roofing. It's a doddle to apply, it's tough and it never leaks.
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PostPosted: 01:32 - 18 Sep 2021    Post subject: Reply with quote

Firestone make rubber roofing material. It's great stuff, the beauty being that it's seamless.
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PostPosted: 13:00 - 03 Oct 2021    Post subject: Reply with quote

Islander wrote:
I'd go for EDPM rubber roofing. It's a doddle to apply, it's tough and it never leaks.


Agree, my lockdown project last year was a garden room.

Rubber roof was easy to fit and im a computer programmer by trade.

Totally waterproof.
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PostPosted: 18:34 - 03 Oct 2021    Post subject: Reply with quote

If it's an awning type roof the most problematic job is ensuring a good deal that stay structurally stable for years.
Lead flashing works well but cutting into mortar the wrong way can create damp problems in the main building (If it's a building wall).
It's not easy to get stuff to stick to brickwork.
So some research may be required. And every kunt will have their own proven favourites.

That onduline looks good.
I've got wavy-cement-asbestoes/some other fibre too on my garage. It looks good new but is a harbour of vegetation, moulds and lichen.
Pressure washing helps after a spray with Me yes the day before.
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PostPosted: 15:35 - 05 Oct 2021    Post subject: Reply with quote

I've got a Firestone rubber roof on both the garage and the dormer window in the house. Been on for a few years now and is great. Laid on top of some fairly thick OSB and jobs a good 'un. Felt is rubbish, even the "high quality" stuff isn't great. Corrugated sheeting is OK needs plenty of support. I used clear stuff on my old log store - it did work but I suspect wouldn't last a long time. That said, it's cheap and easy to replace.

Or, as mentioned, tiles are the ultimate long-term solution, but you need a structure capable of taking the weight. Once done though they're solid, actually allow some ventilation and will last as long as you will.
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PostPosted: 21:31 - 07 Oct 2021    Post subject: Reply with quote

MCN wrote:
It looks good new but is a harbour of vegetation, moulds and lichen.
Pressure washing helps after a spray with Me yes the day before.


Run a copper wire along the top line of the roof and that will kill any lichen or moss. Or make up a copper sulphate solution and spray it on.
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