Builders flat roof question

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by jivedubbin, Jul 31, 2018.

  1. 17.5 is about as low as you can go with tiles.
    Anything less than that it's decra style stuff very expensive.
     
  2. Merlin Cat

    Merlin Cat Moderator

    We’ve got a flat roof on our extension. It has a false pitch on the front to look nicer from the street.

    I can’t remember what new fangled type is was but at one point the architect, roofers, builders and manufacturers rep were all up there shouting at each other :)

    The builders and roofers said they would never use it again! :)
     
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  3. @Kevinthedog
    You can buy Marley’s that will go to 11 degrees but there expensive and you have to board the roof with shuttering ply for wind flex and snow loading I think? trying to remember the last one I did.
     
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  4. crossy2112

    crossy2112 Supporter

    If you go lower than 22.5 they look flat at that size of building. Got to think what you want to be left with :thumbsup:
     
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  5. I've paid the cash into the usual account
     
  6. Probably the best advice I'll get today
     
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  7. I like the look of that
     
  8. Ok
     
  9. Was it fibreglass ,has it got a hard surface
     
  10. Totally agree.
    But I would avoid a flat roof if possible
     
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  11. very expensive and your entering engineers calcs territory =more money
     
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  12. Merlin Cat

    Merlin Cat Moderator

    It’s hardboard then a kind of rubber skin on top. We’ve got a roof light/window as part of the kitchen extension is under the flat roof.
     
  13. Hardboard !
     
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  14. crossy2112

    crossy2112 Supporter

    My thoughts as well :eek:
     
  15. Theirs a firm called Trojan roofing that specialise in the rubber coating stuff they do airports n alike , a pitchedroof would be more appealing to a plumbers wallet and you would have more storage for your excess :D
     
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  16. Merlin Cat

    Merlin Cat Moderator

    I couldn’t recall what it’s properly called @jivedubbin and @crossy2112, fret not, it’s not rubbish old hardboard! :)
     
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  17. Merlin Cat

    Merlin Cat Moderator

    It was a bit costlier than a bitumen roof! Blooming architects and their fancy ways! :rolleyes:
     
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  18. In Yorkshire, they just cover their roofs with lard, I believe.
     
  19. I seem to be very slow this week I didn't realise it was you @geordie
    When's this name changing thing going to stop it's confusing the f##k out of me.
     
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  20. Many of them wear cravats, I believe.
     

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