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Reroofing an outhouse
We need to reroof an outhouse as cheaply as possible, but we've been told that using concrete tiles could add extra weight to the roof. Would some kind of shingle or sheet option work?
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I would recommend a rubber membrane as it's a lot cheaper than tiles too !
And will probably last longer than tiles , normally on an outhouse there's not much of a pitch if any at all , rubber is ideal 👌👌"
I would recommend a rubber membrane as it's a lot cheaper than tiles too !
And will probably last longer than tiles , normally on an outhouse there's not much of a pitch if any at all , rubber is ideal 👌👌"
Answered on 17th Dec 2022 - Member since Dec 2022 -
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"Have you had a look at products like Corotile or similar."
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"Depending on the size, it should not cost a great deal to add some extra timbers if you wanted to be sure with the concrete tiles. A lightweight option is a corrugated bitumen sheet or if you want to bring in the light, a polycarbonate sheet roof. These sheets come clear or tinted for privacy."
Answered on 14th Sep 2023 - Member since Apr 2023 -
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"Slate roof nice light and iWork great aswell cheap price job for your out house"
Answered on 10th Dec 2023 - Member since Jan 2022 -
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"Hello
You get various types of materials now for outhouses and sheds and they are light weight some expensive and some a fair competitive cost.
Regards Iain"
You get various types of materials now for outhouses and sheds and they are light weight some expensive and some a fair competitive cost.
Regards Iain"
Answered on 3rd Dec 2022 - Member since Aug 2022 -
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"I know touch on felt it and caper barrier then and 3 mill underlay with and 2.5 ml touch mineral felt best way mate"
Answered on 12th Oct 2022 - Member since May 2022 -
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"Yes concrete tiles would need extra support because of the weight you can use shingles but I have done a few conservatories and I used tapco slate which are a very durable plastic slate and very lightweight but are not cheap"
Answered on 13th Mar 2023 - Member since Jan 2023 -
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"Depending what's the wood underneath I would torch on felt and do detail work. Yes concrete tile will add Wight to the roof and maybe not be supporting enuff for the timber joists."
Answered on 11th Oct 2022 - Member since May 2022 -
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"Hi you could use lightweight tiles made from basically a plastic they are usually about £50 a sq metre to buy"
Answered on 11th Oct 2022 - Member since Apr 2021 -
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"Tiles would add quiet a bit of weight depending on what’s already there the lightest option for this would be polycarbonate roofing depending on choice of this roof"
Answered on 18th Oct 2022 - Member since Jul 2022 -
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