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Garage Roof Options

  • 06-12-2010 4:15pm
    #1
    DublinDilbert
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    Hi Guys,

    Went down to the garage yesterday and water every where, the roof is currently corrugated cement sheets, I think Its time to replace as soon as spring comes along.

    I'm wondering what people would recommend going for, dimensions are 6.5m x 5m. There's currently two wooden purlins spanning the 5m and supporting the lot. Was going to replace these with light weight metal ones.

    I would probably go for non-insulated roof panels. Who supplies these around the dublin area? so I can get an idea of what lengths they come in & price etc...


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  • #2
    Niteadds
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    I did a new 20ft x 13.5th shed in august and the owner went with a bitchumin(not sure on spelling) roof. It's like tar soacked egg cartons. It comes in 2m lengths and can be cut with a normal hand or power saw. As far as I know most builder providers carry it but I'll find out where exactly he got it from.


  • #3
    paddy147
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    7-8 inch braced roof joists,layer of breathable roofing membrane,roof battons and then tile effect cladding.This will last a lifetime with no condensation or drips.

    Some of the big builders providers will stock and sell cladding.

    Theres also the likes of Skyclad in Westmeath and theres a place in Dundalk,Louth that actually make the cladding in all sorts and shapes to suit your needs.

    Job done.:)


  • #4
    paddy147
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    DublinDilbert wrote: »
    Hi Guys,

    Went down to the garage yesterday and water every where, the roof is currently corrugated cement sheets, I think Its time to replace as soon as spring comes along.

    I'm wondering what people would recommend going for, dimensions are 6.5m x 5m. There's currently two wooden purlins spanning the 5m and supporting the lot. Was going to replace these with light weight metal ones.

    I would probably go for non-insulated roof panels. Who supplies these around the dublin area? so I can get an idea of what lengths they come in & price etc...


    Oh,and if the roof isnt sloped,and is dead flat,then maybe see if you can raise 1 side of it by a few inches and give it a slope so that no standing water sits on it and all water runs straight off and into a gutter.;)


  • #5
    DublinDilbert
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,381 ✭✭✭DublinDilbert


    Thanks for the input, think I will go down the cladding route, this is what the houses either side have done. I might see if anyone will cut to length and deliver.

    Is there a special name for the metal purlins used? Ive often seen them in industrial roofing. I assume these would have no issue spanning 15feet/ 5metres...


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