However whilst garage roofs were traditionally covered with felt bitumen or asphalt this has changed in recent years.
Garage roof felt or rubber.
It s reliable and robust.
Epdm rubber flat roofing membrane is an ideal garage roof material.
Felt vs fibreglass grp vs rubber sikalastic chris1982 23 feb 2017 in forum.
Perforated underlay a 2mm underlay layer then 4 5mm felt.
Epdm or ethylene propylene diene monomer rubber to give it its full name is a long lasting and highly durable alternative to felt or bitumen.
Extension flat felt roof typical size with insulation.
Lee gainsborough to give you an idea of materials cost so you can work out what your contractor is charging for labour i have just completely replaced my large 3m x 12m garage extension roof.
Ideal for an apex flat or pent roof shed felt and roofing membrane are durable and perfect for a newly built structure or to re cover existing roofing material.
Torch on felt roofing simply describes the method in which the material is applied.
Fibreglass flat roof costs.
Roofing felt is essential to ensure your outbuilding is ready for all weathers by providing a waterproof cover to the building s roof.
Epdm is more expensive than torched flat roof felt and it s important that the decking underneath is in excellent condition.
Fibreglass is tough and durable and lasts for many years.
Over boarding the fitting of new 18mm osb 3 sterling board on top of the existing roof or stripping the old roof covering and fixing directly over the previous timber roof deck.
Large extension flat felt roof with insulation.
Modern torch on felt roof.
Double garage flat felt roof no insulation.
Typical installations use a three layer system.
Replacing a garage roof is a tough task but certainly manageable by an experienced diy enthusiast.
Complete roof deck replacement ripping all previous traces of the old roof including felt asphalt and contaminated timber to reveal roof joists then renewing.
A damaged garage roof leading to leakages may also lead to much more hazardous problems such as slippery surfaces and rotting timber.
Roofing and guttering replies.
The guide price below is for a single garage flat roof.
Despite it not being the stronger of the two felt roofing is still a reliable choice.
It is also a 100 cured single ply roofing membrane.
Cost to install rubber roof covering 900 vat.
At rubber4roofs we specialise in epdm garage roof materials.