Replacing Felt Roof - Advice Please

redman

Hi All

Following a recent roof problem on the tiled section of my house, it was commented to me by the repairer that I need to replace my felt roof.

The area is approximately 9ftwidex27ftlong is is above a side extension to the house.

Firstly, is there a normal lifetime to a felt roof, I have heard of a 10year span?
The one I have does have a reflective coating, do these coatings help much?

Any approximate idea how much this area would be to replace with felt again?
Does anyone have recommendation to alternative approaches (something longer lasting) and the approx difference in price?

Thanks in Advance
Redman

kadman

You need Rooferpete's help on this one friend.

kadman

rooferPete

Hi redman,

I have a kinda rule about posting directly on roofing subjects, conflict of interest being one and tons of spam the other.

I think I can say that using the term Torch On Felt is about equal to calling a Rolls Royce and a Mini "Cars".

Yes the solar reflective coatings do add to the life of your roof provided you have a good roof to start with.

As to flat or low slope roofs being good for ten years, I did a maintenance survey on a roof in Drogheda that I fitted over twenty years ago, because it receives general maintenance like a clean up and the solar reflective coating refreshed every five years it is as good as the day we fitted it.

There are different products but they are usually more expensive on small roof areas, feel free to expand on the reason given for an upgrade, you can email photos if you wish.

Carpenter

Hi
I have a question can i put a velux window on a roof with norman sheeting(spelling is all over the place i think?)

kadman

rooferPete wrote:

Hi redman,

I have a kinda rule about posting directly on roofing subjects, conflict of interest being one and tons of spam the other.

.

Hi Rooferpete,

I didn,t stop to think there, I should have . Fully understand your position.


Apologies.

kadman

rooferPete

Hi Kadman,

No problem, I reckon if I let the spammers win I might as well switch the computer off besides I'm free for anyone to contact me so to those who don't like my posts tell me in a format I can reply to .

Hi Carpenter,

Yes you can fit a Velux in Nordman sheeting, the possibly problems are cutting the sheets, if you are fitting the Velux as you fit the roof it should be easier.

Some use angle grinders to cut the sheets, a big no no sparks from the grinder damage the surface and can void the warranty, as well as causing rust streaks on the finish.

If possible use a Velux as near as you can get to the width of the sheet, that will mean you have less cutting and easier fitting for both the Velux and the sheet.

Carpenter

rooferPete wrote:

Hi Kadman,

No problem, I reckon if I let the spammers win I might as well switch the computer off besides I'm free for anyone to contact me so to those who don't like my posts tell me in a format I can reply to .

Hi Carpenter,

Yes you can fit a Velux in Nordman sheeting, the possibly problems are cutting the sheets, if you are fitting the Velux as you fit the roof it should be easier.

Some use angle grinders to cut the sheets, a big no no sparks from the grinder damage the surface and can void the warranty, as well as causing rust streaks on the finish.

If possible use a Velux as near as you can get to the width of the sheet, that will mean you have less cutting and easier fitting for both the Velux and the sheet.

Ta bud nice 1

redman

I don't have a ladder to get me up that high to take pics as it is two floors high.

Anyone got a recommendation for a professional roofer to take a look and give me options?

I am on the SouthEast of Dublin.

Thanks
Redman

Victor

rooferPete wrote:

Yes you can fit a Velux in Nordman sheeting, the possibly problems are cutting the sheets, if you are fitting the Velux as you fit the roof it should be easier.

Just make sure you get the right flashing kit to seal the window to the roof.

lazerian

hi,
i was wondering is it possible to slate a roof of less than 18 degrees? ie 16.5 degrees. If not whats the advice?
Thanks

GreeBo

lazerian wrote: »

hi,
i was wondering is it possible to slate a roof of less than 18 degrees? ie 16.5 degrees. If not whats the advice?
Thanks

The advice is to start a new thread if you want replies of any use!
This is one over 3 years old!

jack of all

You'd be very hard pressed to find any slate supplier who would advocate or stand over their product if it were to be used at such a low pitch. 22.5 degrees is the minimum allowable pitch for slate.