workshop roof

[stevep]

I'm going to stick an extra bit on the end of my workshop, with a pitched roof. This will probably involve re-roofing the whole thing, as the existing structure has a flattish corrugated roof, which will have to be replaced. I could probably re-use the existing sheets, buying a few more for the new bit, but it's not the best stuff for the neighbours to look at. Anyone got any ideas on a cheap but 'ok to look at' sort of roof covering?
So far my thoughts are:
Concrete tiles - too heavy and too expensive
Imitation slates - a bit lighter but still expensive
'Square' corrugated coloured sheets - no idea on price, very light, might look a bit industrial maybe?
Corrugated galv - cheap as I've already got some but will probably look a bit like a travellers site.

[jfc]

Why not use torch on felt . You can hire the burner to fit it .

[mrgrimsdale]

I'm a big fan of corrugated iron. I've got quite a few snaps of CI buildings, Scotland, Wales, Tasmania etc.
Very practical and long lasting and can be very attractive. Take a look at the fan club site ; www.corrugated-iron-club.info/
You can paint it - green, pink, with "Steve's shed" in white on the roof ;D

[andy king]

On my home workshop i used bitumen impregnated OSB as a sheathing board, then used tab shingles, the same thing as the Americans use.
Made of bitumen with coloured grit to give the impression of coloured slate. Works rally well, i've had no problems since i did it.
Very quick and easy to do, the OSB came from the builders merchants, (maybe Jewsons, can't remember it was a few years back) the tab shingles from Wickes or B&Q, both sell them, about £14 a pack.
My 12x12 workshop with double roof took about 8-10 packs if I remember.

Andy

[mailee]

I am with Andy on this one felt shingles, they look great and last well too. I intend to use these on my workshop next year. Yes they are a little expensive for a large roof but worth the money IMHO.

[stevep]

Dec 15, 2008 21:14:17 GMT mrgrimsdale said:

... pink, with "Steve's shed" in white on the roof ;D

Yeah thanks for that Mr Grim. I actually don't object to CI roofing, but I think the neighbours will struggle to appreciate the fine patina of rural decay that your web link displays. What was until a few years ago a nice bit of unspoilt woodland behind my house is now something that looks like Brookside, complete with matching tw*ts that live there, the sort that will call in the planning officer at the drop of a hat. Hence the need to avoid giving them any ammunition.
I quite like the sound of the shingles. Maybe shingles on the show side and CI on the other side?

[engineerone]

why not check out those things that tommy walsh used on his workshop build?? i think they were felt shingles too .(discovery channels)

what are you doing about light coming in through the roof? the reason i ask is that you might find that either you or the new neighbours have ancient lights rights so you need to think about that too.

decent corrugated is ok, just a little noisy in the rain ;D although that would be a good reason for proper insulation

paul

[Head clansman]

Hi stevep

I suppose really it depend on the size of roof , which inturn will depend on the materials used ie its then down to cost . I live in weymouth about 1/2 mile from the famouse chesil beach so my main thought were when we get the south westewrly gales blowing up your rear end in the winter.

My shop is 24* 14 with a pitch up 3.5 m at the ridge so you can imaging i dont want felt roofing, concrete tile or galvanize sheetIng all of would be very easily remove by thes/w wind.

Down here we use GRP FLAT ROOFING fiber glass sheeting rolled on to shuttering 18mm ply with exopy resin three layer and a colored coat added as the last coat of your own choice. expensive yes, but when you think about how many time you will be up on the roof after each gale with GRP NO JOINTS NO LEAKS ANYWHERE when it set it's solid. hope this might help. for my size roof it cost nudge nudge know what i mean 1600 pounds . hc