I agree with alastairried.
This product is easy to use for a DIYer, and remember you already have a coating on and will not be applying direct to the timber decking.
If you go for the pitch roof option, I agree with DAZB to remove the existing flat roof materials. This will enable you to check the timbers and give easy access to insulate the roof space and fix new rafters to the wall plate.
I would also make sure there are no obstacles in the way from...
Hi clf,
You should be looking around the £1,100 mark for a job that size and to include:
Tiles
Breathable Felt Membrane
Tile Battens
Tile, Felt and Batten Nails
Ridge Tiles
Hip Irons
Code 4 Lead for flashings
Labour
Hope this helps.
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To keep the cost down and if the existing slates are in good condition you could felt, batton and reuse some of the slate (say 50%). Your roofing contractor could then source some reclaimed slates to match the existing slates. If you are still having difficulty finding a contractor? let...
The plastic sheeting you mentioned will probably be a felt membrane called monofol and it will cause condensation in your roof space. I suggest you fit 8 nr slate vents,. If you place 2 at the bottom of the roof and 2 at the top on each elevation it will enable an air flow on either side.
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cjard I am new to this forum and you may of sorted your problem out but if not I could sen you some pics of how your new roof should of been when finished.