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What is the cheapest material for a shed roof?

Felt is the classic inexpensive roofing material for sheds. It's perfect for smaller budgets and the average DIYer. It's so easy to re-felt your shed roof: simply lay the felt on your shed roof and nail it down. That's it!

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Whether you want to repair your shed’s roof covering after a storm or simply make it look better, we have an option for you. From rubber to bitumen, we can supply it all - but what are the differences? There are many varieties of shed roof covering, all with their own advantages and disadvantages. Some are suitable for competent DIYers while others might require the skills of a roofer.

1. Shed Roof Felt

Cheap, cheerful & an easy DIY project

Felt is the classic inexpensive roofing material for sheds. It’s perfect for smaller budgets and the average DIYer. It's so easy to re-felt your shed roof: simply lay the felt on your shed roof and nail it down. That's it! Where do you go to buy affordable roof felt? If you're in the Folkestone area, why not visit our collections counter to pick up roof felt from specialist brand Chestershed, or you can buy it online here at Roofinglines and have it shipped to site.

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2. Roof Shingles

Wide choice of colours and designs

Like roofing felt, bitumen shingles are a low cost, but very reliable type of shed roof covering that can be easily installed on a shed with simply a hammer, knife and some nails. If you are looking to design or makeover your shed roof with a more colourful and less traditional look, roof shingles are available in several patterns and colours. To find out more about the benefits and possibilities of roof shingles, visit our blog 'Why You Should Consider Roof Shingles'.

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3. Rubber (EPDM) Roofing

Easy to install with a fantastic finish

One piece of pre-cut rubber membrane, a bit of adhesive and a few trims are all you need to receive a lifetime warranty for your shed roof. This simple method involves rolling out the rubber, gluing it down, covering the corners and screwing in your trims. And that’s it! EPDM is one of the quickest and easiest shed roof coverings to install with all the benefits of more commonly used products.

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4. Corrugated Roof Sheets

Easy to fit, low maintenance option

Corrugated roof sheets with a bitumen base are lightweight and very durable.

This very economical roof covering generally has a 15+ year guarantee when fitted to manufacturer’s instructions. Roof sheets are a flexible roof covering ideal for DIY projects, however they do require the purchase of particular fixings rather than just being able to nail down.

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Of course, if you still can't decide upon a roof cover for your garden shed, talk to our team of experts who will help you make a choice that best suits you. Email us at sales@roofinglines.co.uk or speak to the team on.

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Do I need mesh in my concrete slab?

When it comes to concrete, you can't avoid cracks entirely, but wire mesh reinforcement will help hold the material together when they do occur. Also, it will help evenly distribute the weight of cars on your driveway. The added strength of steel is especially crucial if your subgrade isn't up to par.

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Concrete roadways, platforms, and structures typically require some type of reinforcement to help reduce cracking and prevent architectural failure. Most often, rebar (steel bars) are embedded into the concrete before it hardens. However, galvanized panels of welded wire mesh can be used as an alternative to rebar. If you're planning to repave your driveway, you should definitely consider using steel reinforcement. Since weighty industrial vehicles probably won't be driving on your property very often (or ever), rebar might be overkill for a residential project. In that case, is wire mesh necessary in a concrete driveway? Experts recommend using heavy-duty wire mesh on private roadways. Here's why.