Our loft conversion was completed in 1995 so is now nearly 20 years old, it has never leaked but at this age it can only be a matter of time. I have asked for costs from two roofers highly recommended in CheckaTrade. The felt is painted in a sun reflective paint finish but is now rather patchy.
The conversion is on a 1950's semi.
Roofer No1 says only option it to replace the lot, strip and re-felt at a cost of just under £3000.00. 10 year guarantee.
No2 says that he can offer three options, one as above also he can apply one additional layer of felting for under £1000 (No guarantee) or his recommended suggestion was to apply 3 layers on top of the original felting with the first layer spot tacked to the original flat felt, this would have a 10 year guarantee. I would end up with 6 layers of felt. This would cost £1800.
Is this normal, adding 3 more layers? I am concerned about the extra weight, felting being a heavy material but also realise that spread over the whole area this may not be a problem.
Being pensioners with limited savings the strip and re-felt is more than we can really afford, a single layer does not seem to be good value, that leaves us with the 'double up' which seems to be a good option. Can anyone confirm if this is a good/logical/cost effective choice?
Thanks for any advise you can offer.
The conversion is on a 1950's semi.
Roofer No1 says only option it to replace the lot, strip and re-felt at a cost of just under £3000.00. 10 year guarantee.
No2 says that he can offer three options, one as above also he can apply one additional layer of felting for under £1000 (No guarantee) or his recommended suggestion was to apply 3 layers on top of the original felting with the first layer spot tacked to the original flat felt, this would have a 10 year guarantee. I would end up with 6 layers of felt. This would cost £1800.
Is this normal, adding 3 more layers? I am concerned about the extra weight, felting being a heavy material but also realise that spread over the whole area this may not be a problem.
Being pensioners with limited savings the strip and re-felt is more than we can really afford, a single layer does not seem to be good value, that leaves us with the 'double up' which seems to be a good option. Can anyone confirm if this is a good/logical/cost effective choice?
Thanks for any advise you can offer.