nick205
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| posted on 27/12/18 at 09:23 PM |
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Shed roof re-felting, decent felt?
Happy Christmas to all.
I need to re-felt my 8' x 10' pitched roof garden shed. The existing felt isn't ripped, but the OSB sheets below it are pretty wet
through and I'm inclined to re-felt the roof before trying anything else.
I'm happy doing the job myself, but wonder if anyone can recommend a decent black or dark grey roofing felt from Wickes, Jewson or the like
please?
Budget is up to £150 for the felt and I have the roofing nails already.
Thanks in advance for any help.
Nick
[Edited on 27/12/18 by nick205]
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loggyboy
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| posted on 27/12/18 at 09:46 PM |
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Go with edpm. Probably achievable only a little over your budget. Il be doing mine in the summer as my new felt is already leaking, only fitted it in
summer.
Mistral Motorsport
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coozer
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| posted on 28/12/18 at 12:36 AM |
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I got some second hand box profile metal sheets for mine. was a lot cheaper than felt and should last a long time..
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SJ
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| posted on 28/12/18 at 10:09 AM |
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quote:
I got some second hand box profile metal sheets for mine. was a lot cheaper than felt and should last a long time..
Similarly, I used Coraline corrugated bitumen sheets on mine. Super quick to fit and pretty much last for ever. They are more expensive than felt
though.
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nick205
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| posted on 28/12/18 at 05:09 PM |
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Will look at Coroline and EPDM solutions.
Budget is not rigid, ultimately keeping the shed dry is more important.
[Edited on 28/12/18 by nick205]
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nick205
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| posted on 28/12/18 at 05:55 PM |
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Coroline looks feasible and not massively expensive in materials to complete. Certainly not beyond manageable for me to buy materials and install
myself either.
Loggyboy do you have a suggestion for EPDM suppliers?
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nick205
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| posted on 28/12/18 at 09:36 PM |
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Coroline looks to be about £240 for materials and a day's labour for me. Coroline also advertise a 15 year waterproof guarantee for it as well.
Suspect that's the route for me.
Thanks again for the input people.
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neilp1
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| posted on 29/12/18 at 08:35 AM |
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I put a fibreglass roof on mine and it looks great and should last years. Mines 10'x8' and it cost me about £250 with a kit off the net.
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Andybarbet
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| posted on 29/12/18 at 08:55 AM |
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Wickes are selling corrugated in a nice grey colour now, I'm building a carport & plan on using it on that.
My garage flat roof is fibreglass in grey so should match it too. The fibreglass is a good system as there's no joints etc.
Give a man a fish & it will feed him for a day, give him a fishing rod & you've saved a fish.
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loggyboy
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| posted on 29/12/18 at 03:49 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by nick205
Coroline looks feasible and not massively expensive in materials to complete. Certainly not beyond manageable for me to buy materials and install
myself either.
Loggyboy do you have a suggestion for EPDM suppliers?
I havent used anyone myself. But first google result comes in under your budget for the kit.
https://www.rubberroofingdirect.co.uk/8ft-x-10ft-apex-shed-rubber-roof-kit.html
Or thes guys who have a good install guide.
https://youtu.be/kMryrJ-ZM60
[Edited on 29-12-18 by loggyboy]
Mistral Motorsport
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mark chandler
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| posted on 29/12/18 at 05:35 PM |
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I helped my neighbour fit a rubber roof as above, looks good and no seams to leak, you simply paint with the provided adhesive (looks like PVA) the
carefully drape over and working from the centre out work it across the roof removing any air bubbles. Drops down the side then tanalised wooden
batons to make it nice and tidy.
I would be inclined to use that and spend ten difference on new OBS if that has sagged.
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ianhurley20
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| posted on 29/12/18 at 10:35 PM |
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I used corrugated steel galvanised sheets on my 10 x 8 shed. There is a local sort of reclaimed yard near me, he advertises on ebay, who sells all
sorts of new old stock products. My total bill came to just under £100. There has got to be a similar place near you or I'll dig out the ebay
link if you wish
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nick205
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| posted on 30/12/18 at 03:18 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by loggyboy
quote:
Originally posted by nick205
Coroline looks feasible and not massively expensive in materials to complete. Certainly not beyond manageable for me to buy materials and install
myself either.
Loggyboy do you have a suggestion for EPDM suppliers?
I havent used anyone myself. But first google result comes in under your budget for the kit.
https://www.rubberroofingdirect.co.uk/8ft-x-10ft-apex-shed-rubber-roof-kit.html
Or thes guys who have a good install guide.
https://youtu.be/kMryrJ-ZM60
[Edited on 29-12-18 by loggyboy]
Thanks loggyboy that looks within materials budget and easy enough for me to fit too.
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nick205
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| posted on 30/12/18 at 03:22 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by nick205
Coroline looks to be about £240 for materials and a day's labour for me. Coroline also advertise a 15 year waterproof guarantee for it as well.
Suspect that's the route for me.
Thanks again for the input people.
Should mention that I costed this from the Homebase website so I'm sure it can be don at lower cost from a different source.
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nick205
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| posted on 2/1/19 at 09:26 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by nick205
quote:
Originally posted by nick205
Coroline looks to be about £240 for materials and a day's labour for me. Coroline also advertise a 15 year waterproof guarantee for it as well.
Suspect that's the route for me.
Thanks again for the input people.
Should mention that I costed this from the Homebase website so I'm sure it can be sourced at lower cost from a different source.
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v8kid
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| posted on 2/1/19 at 11:34 AM |
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Hi Nick,
I have used both fibreglass and corrugated metal on my summerhouse and mower shed respectively and the fibreglass is the stronger option however I
would not use it again.
Although I have used fibreglass many times before and it was not apparent before I developed an allergy to the resin during layup and collapsed.
Fortunately I had mostly completed the roof  . It seems this pattern is not unusual in industrial allergies and it was a hot day and I was suited up
- perhaps others have more knowledge of the subject. Apart from this the fibreglass adds considerable rigidity to the roof which enabled me to remove
the supports from one side and have a cantilevered porch roof which has (structurally) withstood the ravages of Ayrshire weather for 10 years now.
However it did become porous since I did not finish it off properly and I ended up felting over the top of it!! Felt is now 9 tears old and I'm
keeping a weather eye on it.
Box pattern corrugated steel roof is much quicker to install and you can buy it in kits with all bargeboards, eves ridges, fixings and sheets included
but will probably come in at £250 or so. The mower shed roof has been there for 9 years now with no maintance whatsoever
Since then I have built a party room in the garden using composite steel roofing and cannot recommend it highly enough it is simply superb, quick,
immensely strong, warm, easy to lay and comes with a factory internal finish. It is also over your budget circa £500
Cheers
David
You'd be surprised how quickly the sales people at B&Q try and assist you after ignoring you for the past 15 minutes when you try and start a
chainsaw
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nick205
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| posted on 2/1/19 at 12:46 PM |
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Black Coroline is still looking the best option for me at the moment. Readily available sheets, ridges etc. looks easy enough to fit and not too
expensive either.
All advice and experience is well received though - many practical people on the forum and much experience I'm sure.
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ianhurley20
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| posted on 2/1/19 at 04:28 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by ianhurley20
I used corrugated steel galvanised sheets on my 10 x 8 shed. There is a local sort of reclaimed yard near me, he advertises on ebay, who sells all
sorts of new old stock products. My total bill came to just under £100. There has got to be a similar place near you or I'll dig out the ebay
link if you wish
Just found the link to the sheets I used - I think it was 4 sheets I used - I see it says collection but have a look at his other listings as he
certainly used to do delivery
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEW-CORRUGATED-ROOF-SHEETS-8FT/143051452840?hash=item214e87f1a8:g:EyIAAOSw2XFUhvGj:rk:2:pf:0
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Charlie_Zetec
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| posted on 2/1/19 at 04:55 PM |
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They look like industrial-esque roofing sheets - good thing about those is that you can also use plastic or GRP rooflights in the same profile for
some natural light (if you so desire/need) inside the building.
I wouldn't bother with a GRP layup roofing system; it isn't all it's cracked up to be. I've just had my extension done on
rear of my property, and went with an EPDM mat that looked easy to install, and has a good finish.
quote:
Originally posted by ianhurley20
quote:
Originally posted by ianhurley20
I used corrugated steel galvanised sheets on my 10 x 8 shed. There is a local sort of reclaimed yard near me, he advertises on ebay, who sells all
sorts of new old stock products. My total bill came to just under £100. There has got to be a similar place near you or I'll dig out the ebay
link if you wish
Just found the link to the sheets I used - I think it was 4 sheets I used - I see it says collection but have a look at his other listings as he
certainly used to do delivery
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEW-CORRUGATED-ROOF-SHEETS-8FT/143051452840?hash=item214e87f1a8:g:EyIAAOSw2XFUhvGj:rk:2:pf:0
Artificial intelligence is no match for natural stupidity!
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Irony
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| posted on 3/1/19 at 08:39 AM |
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A bit rude but I wouldn't bother with any traditional methods other than the membrane option or my off the wall suggestion.
I had a roof PRINTED. My shed is 12ft x 8ft and I sent some artwork to a big printing firm and had it printed on ultra thick PVC banner material.
The thickest they had. 5 years later its still perfect. And I had it printed in a slate tiles pattern. If its good enough for the curtain side of a
lorry then it'll be fine for a shed. Cost about £120.
https://bigartandbanners.com/pvc-banners/pvc-banner-printing.html
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nick205
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| posted on 3/1/19 at 11:13 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Irony
A bit rude but I wouldn't bother with any traditional methods other than the membrane option or my off the wall suggestion.
I had a roof PRINTED. My shed is 12ft x 8ft and I sent some artwork to a big printing firm and had it printed on ultra thick PVC banner material.
The thickest they had. 5 years later its still perfect. And I had it printed in a slate tiles pattern. If its good enough for the curtain side of a
lorry then it'll be fine for a shed. Cost about £120.
https://bigartandbanners.com/pvc-banners/pvc-banner-printing.html
I can see the logic.
How have you secured it to the shed - adhesive, roofing tacks?
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