ratchers Posted May 7, 2021 Report Share Posted May 7, 2021 My shed roof needs repairing so what do I use, felting? corrugated sheeting but what sort? help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultrastu Posted May 7, 2021 Report Share Posted May 7, 2021 Epdm . Its a large black rubber sheet that you stick down and will last for decades . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrycatcat1 Posted May 7, 2021 Report Share Posted May 7, 2021 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rubber-Roofing-Kit-For-Flat-Roofs-1-52mm-Premium-EPDM-membrane-Adhesives-Only-/254663897206?_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DUNKS Posted May 8, 2021 Report Share Posted May 8, 2021 I favour the corrugated tarred sheeting. So easy to put up and will never leak. Had mine up for over 15 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted May 9, 2021 Report Share Posted May 9, 2021 Have applied both at work. Must admit I was dubious regarding the membrane initially, but it was made to measure with welted laps ( all running the right way! 😀) and worked a treat over marine ply. Clear or opaque sheets are good too, as long as you get your spars in the right place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted May 9, 2021 Report Share Posted May 9, 2021 Lots of choices. I have used normal felt but painted the surface with tar paint imediatley prior to laying so it tends to stick. Properly laid and fitted normal felt will last a very long time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted May 10, 2021 Report Share Posted May 10, 2021 Watching with interest as I’ve got to do the same really soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted May 10, 2021 Report Share Posted May 10, 2021 On 07/05/2021 at 21:55, harrycatcat1 said: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rubber-Roofing-Kit-For-Flat-Roofs-1-52mm-Premium-EPDM-membrane-Adhesives-Only-/254663897206?_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286 like the look of this.............. dont forget with the tarred felt roof there are different thicknesses............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrycatcat1 Posted May 10, 2021 Report Share Posted May 10, 2021 24 minutes ago, ditchman said: like the look of this.............. dont forget with the tarred felt roof there are different thicknesses............. I have put this rubber roof stuff from this firm on my garage and my new shed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratchers Posted May 10, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2021 30 minutes ago, harrycatcat1 said: I have put this rubber roof stuff from this firm on my garage and my new shed. Thanks for the replies. How easy is this epdm stuff to install as it does sound easy. Did you get good servive from your ebay supplier? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted May 10, 2021 Report Share Posted May 10, 2021 42 minutes ago, harrycatcat1 said: I have put this rubber roof stuff from this firm on my garage and my new shed. are you pleased with it........was it easy to lay ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrycatcat1 Posted May 10, 2021 Report Share Posted May 10, 2021 (edited) 2 hours ago, ratchers said: Thanks for the replies. How easy is this epdm stuff to install as it does sound easy. Did you get good servive from your ebay supplier? Yes it's easy to fit, you just follow the instructions. Yes I can't fault the supplier, I rang them both times and explained what I wanted and they give good advice. Both times it was cheaper than the ebay price. Edited to say the supplier is only 15 mile away from me and I have visited the site and its a big operation. 2 hours ago, ditchman said: are you pleased with it........was it easy to lay ? Yes very happy with it on the garage and shed. It's very easy to fit. I layed it on the shed, rolled it half way back, applied the glue, roll the rubber on the glue, get the air bubbles out and same with the other side. Edited May 10, 2021 by harrycatcat1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrycatcat1 Posted May 10, 2021 Report Share Posted May 10, 2021 Screenshot of my garage and shed both with rubber roofs. Got a few "ripples" in the garage because of the side bits. It was awkward to feed it up and over the side bits of the garage. Easier if it was flat like the shed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted May 10, 2021 Report Share Posted May 10, 2021 On 07/05/2021 at 21:34, Ultrastu said: Epdm . Its a large black rubber sheet that you stick down and will last for decades . Totally agree with the above. I had my shed roof galvanised panels replaced with EPDM and it's excellent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted May 11, 2021 Report Share Posted May 11, 2021 Is this EPDM stuff for flat or pitched roofs? It certainly sounds the part. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrycatcat1 Posted May 11, 2021 Report Share Posted May 11, 2021 49 minutes ago, welshwarrior said: Is this EPDM stuff for flat or pitched roofs? It certainly sounds the part. Both but ring them up and double check, they are very helpful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratchers Posted May 11, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2021 Ordered some, just need some dry weather now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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