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Sheds: Felt Lining & Torch-On Felt

  • 28-05-2013 12:37pm
    #1
    rovoagho
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,151 ✭✭✭


    Is it worth getting felt lining and/or torch on felt, or are they something shed builders add on for a few extra quid?


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  • #2
    genuine leather
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 370 ✭✭genuine leather


    If its an existing shed, the torch on felt would last longer but not pretty on the eye and have to be painted with aluminium paint, the felt lining with coarse sand like finish, tends to be lighter and more prone to tearing in strong winds.
    Imo to get the best life out of a garden shed if it was not to big would be to screw sheets of box clad or tile effect sheeting onto the roof.Long lasting and maintainance free.


  • #3
    genuine leather
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 370 ✭✭genuine leather


    If its an existing shed, the torch on felt would last longer but not pretty on the eye and have to be painted with aluminium paint, the felt lining with coarse sand like finish, tends to be lighter and more prone to tearing in strong winds.
    Imo to get the best life out of a garden shed if it was not to big would be to screw sheets of box clad or tile effect sheeting onto the roof.Long lasting and maintainance free.


  • #4
    rovoagho
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,151 ✭✭✭rovoagho


    New shed, which is why I'm asking if it's worth the cost. Why does it need to be painted?

    By lining I mean on the interior.

    I've seen companies offering the sheeting but I think it looks awful.


  • #5
    paddy147
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 15,858 ✭✭✭✭paddy147


    rovoagho wrote: »
    New shed, which is why I'm asking if it's worth the cost. Why does it need to be painted?

    By lining I mean on the interior.

    I've seen companies offering the sheeting but I think it looks awful.


    Silver or grey alu roof paint.


    To reflect the suns heat back off it,and to prevent from possibly melting the tar/sticky surface underneath.


  • #6
    rovoagho
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,151 ✭✭✭rovoagho


    Looks like no-one around here has torch on felt then, I've never seen a grey shed roof!

    I'm not seeing a lot of people flocking to validate these options. For the bones of €100 extra on a shed I'd want to see people singing their praises.


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  • #7
    paddy147
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 15,858 ✭✭✭✭paddy147


    rovoagho wrote: »
    Looks like no-one around here has torch on felt then, I've never seen a grey shed roof!

    I'm not seeing a lot of people flocking to validate these options. For the bones of €100 extra on a shed I'd want to see people singing their praises.


    Just get some non drip roof cladding on the shed,as its roof.


    Will last longer than the shed itself.:)


  • #8
    martinn123
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,300 ✭✭✭martinn123


    rovoagho wrote: »
    Looks like no-one around here has torch on felt then, I've never seen a grey shed roof!

    I'm not seeing a lot of people flocking to validate these options. For the bones of €100 extra on a shed I'd want to see people singing their praises.

    Personally, I prefer the torch-on, it is harder wearing and less likely to lift in an exposed area.

    The Lined walls, I recommend if you have electrical stuff in the shed, dryer, washing machine etc.
    Timber absorbs moisture, and it rains here sometimes, most people stick the shed in a corner, so can't apply water repellent, to the back or side
    Timber gets damp, comes into contact with electricity, and bang.....

    Well worth the extra few quid, if you want it to last.


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