Low pitched roof

Help me please2011

Hi,

We are looking for a roofing system / solution for an 8 degree pitched roof on a new extension. Zinc has been recommended but this is an expensive alternative.

Any advice suggestions would be appreciated.

Many thanks,

NYH

Gumbo

Help me please2011 wrote: »

Hi,

We are looking for a roofing system / solution for an 8 degree pitched roof on a new extension. Zinc has been recommended but this is an expensive alternative.

Any advice suggestions would be appreciated.

Many thanks,

NYH

There is aluminium options that look like zinc too.

Littlehorny

There is sheets of plastic coated galvanise that has been moulded to look like tiles when on a roof available from some builders providers that can be laid as flat as 4 degrees.
It's a cheap option but it looks cheap.

Help me please2011

kceire wrote: »

There is aluminium options that look like zinc too.

Thanks kceire. Do you know what aluminum is like for noise during bad rain etc??

Help me please2011

Littlehorny wrote: »

There is sheets of plastic coated galvanise that has been moulded to look like tiles when on a roof available from some builders providers that can be laid as flat as 4 degrees.
It's a cheap option but it looks cheap.

Thanks littlehorny. Do you have any more details about the plastic coated galvanized sheets? Please feel free to dm me details if you have any!

Littlehorny

Help me please2011 wrote: »

Thanks littlehorny. Do you have any more details about the plastic coated galvanized sheets? Please feel free to dm me details if you have any!

I laid it on a couple of small extensions about 8 or 9 years ago at this stage but I sourced it from Supermike hardware supplies in Clonsilla, couldn't tell you if they still stock it.

I have just done some research and if you search "tile effect roofing sheets in Ireland" you will see what I am talking about. There is a crowd in Roscommon called Gusclad who seem to specialise in this stuff and it looks like they have a big range.

good luck

Gumbo

Help me please2011 wrote: »

Thanks kceire. Do you know what aluminum is like for noise during bad rain etc??

Not sure.
Apartment scheme I was inspecting had it at penthouse level. I asked if it was zinc when on site as it looked like it,but builder said it was aluminium.

Said it was 30% cheaper than zinc.

furandfeather

If it's going to be seen then I'd use standing seam aluminium. Or a trocal/alkor type product
Tile effect cladding to me is horrible looking.

Gumbo

furandfeather wrote: »

If it's going to be seen then I'd use standing seam aluminium. Or a trocal/alkor type product
Tile effect cladding to me is horrible looking.

+1

Alkor Plan 1.5 in Charcoal is particularily nice in my opinion.

Help me please2011

kceire wrote: »

+1

Alkor Plan 1.5 in Charcoal is particularily nice in my opinion.

Yes it will be seen from the front and back. The trocal looks nice and definitely a new option for us.

Would a secondary type of roof be a good option I.e waterproof membrane covered by traditional roof slates for aesthetic purposes??

Abbey47

Pvc coated metal sheeting can be bent in a standing seam profile and v cost effective option.. bent to a min of 25mm profiles but looks well. Flashings, gutters etc all done the same.. Most RAL colours available and not sure why this isnt out there more.. worked out well for us..

Gumbo

You can also look at the Rukki system. They have a detail for Velux rooflights also.

Help me please2011

Abbey47 wrote: »

Pvc coated metal sheeting can be bent in a standing seam profile and v cost effective option.. bent to a min of 25mm profiles but looks well. Flashings, gutters etc all done the same.. Most RAL colours available and not sure why this isnt out there more.. worked out well for us..

Thanks Abbey. Did you use this over a domestic dwelling. Is the noise of the roof noticeable when it rains compared to a regular tiled roof. Did you require any extra sound proofing? Also do you mind telling me where you got the roof. It looks very well. Pm me if required.

BryanF

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Abbey47

Help me please2011 wrote: »

Thanks Abbey. Did you use this over a domestic dwelling. Is the noise of the roof noticeable when it rains compared to a regular tiled roof. Did you require any extra sound proofing? Also do you mind telling me where you got the roof. It looks very well. Pm me if required.

Yes it's on our house the entire roof we had limited options as pitch of roof was 17.5°. Haven't moved in yet so hard to call but have been there when there was heavy rain and we left all ceilings vaulted and Sound wise its fine but there is 12inches of spray insulatuon under the osb and tyvek metal spec membrane which has a 10mm air flow which I'm sure assists greatly with the sound proofing. I will DM name of company.