New workshop roof advice

Afternoon all

I'm stuck with a roofing problem and was hoping someone could offer some much needed advice.

I have recently moved house and a part of my house choice was made by the fact it has a 16ft sq workshop in the garden with solid concrete base as side extension.

Anyway cut a long story, the felt roof is worn out and there are leaks between the main roof and the side extension which has corrugated metal roofing.

I want a new roof quality but don't like felt roofs really so was looking at coroline bituminous roofing sheets with all the extras, wondered if anyone has used this or can offer best advice on a new roof don't really want to spend over £700 for it.

Any advice would be helpful

Cheers
Fletch

[timwilky]

If the roof is pitched sufficiently and strong enough, I have to say there is little in cost if you are handy enough to using concrete tile rather than other corrugated products.

A decent membrane, treated battens and good tiles and the job will last 100 years.

[keith_d]

I don't know what's best, but I've got a pretty good handle on what's worst.

Avoid metal roofs at all costs. I've got a metal roof on my garage and whenever there's a frost it just drips condensation on the inside.

Tiled roof everytime. Do it right, do it once. I've got a full pack of Sandtoft Doubles going spare.


Edit: just seen you're in Norfolk too. So my tiles might be of use.

I agree about a proper roof but bare in mind tiles are heavy so make sure the structure is substantial enough to handle tiles and a steep enough pitch for the tile you'd choose.

[jchu1988]

I've redone my garage roof in my mum's garden in May. I replaced the corrugated cement fibre panels, coroline corrugated sheets. It didn't take long to do, just used a drill and a jigsaw (a circular saw would be much better). No noticeable leaks or damage from the awful weather that we had just been through.

Have you considered using clear plastic panels instead? I realised this after fitting the coreline roof, as you would get free/better lighting during the day.

FYI, I got my panels from these guy's ebay store (http://www.roofingsuperstore.co.uk/p...ack-of-15.html ), but they don't sell via ebay anymore.

Hi all thanks for all the replys appreciate it as nice to get mixed views.

The roofing superstore was where I got my quote was around £700 for all the coroline and extra fittings with a clear panel for light.

I have never really considered tiles to be honest probably as weight and fact I have never fitted anything like that put me off but If it gave the best long lasting roof I'm all for it.

Bigbaddad where abouts are you?

I have just moved to Norfolk from reading

[Shawthing]

Presume the Felt is on Ply or OBS. If the wood is still in good order you could look at EPDM rubber which can be had for under £9/m2.

Keeps its characteristics in cold and hot, not degraded by sunlight, one piece so less chances of leaks. I have it on my kitchen extension flat roof.

Out of interest, whats the meterage of the roof?
My flat roofer guy i use for jobs does it for £30 per metre, thats 2-3 layers and that will last 10 -15years minimum.

[dizzyblonde]

Picture of workshop would do wonders for your needed advice