2007-02-05 06:08:16 · 11 answers · asked by pach1962 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
I have used felt and it has only lasted about 5 years.
2007-02-05 06:46:01 · update #1
Use plastic coated box section roofing sheets. Mineral felt is very iffy for durability. I re-roofed my workshop with box section. much, MUCH better than felt, still fine, fifteen years later.
2007-02-05 08:05:29 · answer #1 · answered by Dick s 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can go with regular asphalt shingles which depending on their construction can last for a while. You can also use rolled roofing which has a similar life span as shingles. There is also galvinized metal roofing which is cheap and will last quite a while depending on its level galvenization. There are then stainless and aluminum metal which cost more but last just about forever unless damaged.
2007-02-05 06:27:09 · answer #2 · answered by c m 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The storm of '87 ripped the roof right off my shed !
I went to "Wickes", bought a couple of sheets of pre-bitumened chipboard, trowelled some black bitumasic on and stuck green mineral felt to it, all purchased from Wickes.
Twenty years later, it`s still solid as a rock, and as good as the day it was put on.
Highly recommended !
2007-02-05 06:23:00 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've used metal roofing. It comes in sheets with several different sizes. It's easy to install the joints come together and are not seen and lasts a long time.
2007-02-05 13:56:14 · answer #4 · answered by Ghost1952 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Roofing Felt would suit a shed.
2007-02-05 06:31:25 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Aluminum is the best and lasts forever. If it is a small enough amount you might be able to find scraps or ends from a local builder or supplier. The cheapest, quickest and durable i found is rolled asphalt. 1 layer asphalt paper and 1 layer asphalt roofing, overlapped of course.
2007-02-05 06:28:01 · answer #6 · answered by booster5012 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Like geoff, I fancy the black bitumen chipboard (Wickes) But, in an ideal world, you need an undercoat felt (nailed on to give flexibility in the sun) then a top layer, glued on. Looking around, B& Q do a 'town & country' top felt..... so heavy..... would last for years.
Tip...the adhesive can be difficult to spread when it is stone cold, warm up in bucket of hot water.
2007-02-05 09:19:45 · answer #7 · answered by johncob 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Asphalt Shingles are fairly inexpensive and will last 25 - 35 years. Inexpensive is the tough part, do you mean inexpensive now or over all? Now use felt again, in the long run use shingles.
2007-02-05 07:12:21 · answer #8 · answered by 12341234 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
mineral roofing ,shingle or roll, will last forever if u keep it painted with latex untill the latex wears off from sun. wears off the latex instead of the asphalt. wait a year or 2 before you do the latex painttry keep it WHITE.
2007-02-05 06:59:57 · answer #9 · answered by enord 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
shingles are not that expensive. there is also corrugated sheet metal roofing often used on barns.
2007-02-05 12:53:59 · answer #10 · answered by speedgeek 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋