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| Rashers Member Since: 21 Jun 2015 Location: Norfolk Posts: 3525   
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When I built mine I got a large tarpaulin from Screwfix and screwed it down with battens.
OSB will take a bit of weather and moisture, but I would rather have it covered. |
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3rd Jan 2019 4:41pm |
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| ginjez Member Since: 18 Sep 2011 Location: huddersfield Posts: 1763 
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If your framework is all in place then you'll be surprised how much you can get done in the day. There are many different grades of osb and moisture resistant boards are better. Have you considered breathable roofing felt under your shingles? Perhaps consider using fibreglass too.
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3rd Jan 2019 4:50pm |
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| landy andy Member Since: 15 Feb 2009 Location: Ware, Herts Posts: 5741 
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Easy to board, and felt in a day. Doesn’t take long once you get started.
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3rd Jan 2019 5:01pm |
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| Bluest Member Since: 23 Apr 2016 Location: Lancashire Posts: 4219 
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I'm not really an expert on roofing, so I'm just making it up as I go really. I've only ever done a couple of sheds before. Not familiar with fibreglass Vs felt. All I know is I want to end up with some nice looking felt shingles. I'd like it to last as well.
I could cover the OSB with tarp temporarily if I need to,. 2007 110 TDCi Station Wagon XS |
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3rd Jan 2019 5:03pm |
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| Intercept Member Since: 27 Feb 2017 Location: Suffolk Posts: 587 
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Rather than leaving the OSB exposed pre-felt I'd get a roll of 1000 gauge PVC damp proof membrane and use it to cover the work-in-progress. Or use a roofing sheet that doesn't need felt to resist the weather.
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3rd Jan 2019 5:04pm |
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| Badger110 Member Since: 06 Feb 2018 Location: South hams Posts: 1039 
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It'll be fine for a car port for a week or 2 exposed
I use it alot and it's tough stuff |
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3rd Jan 2019 5:14pm |
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| HK07 Member Since: 15 Dec 2016 Location: Hampshire Posts: 746  
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^^^ plus one, if it has good pitch, ie water will not pool, then up to a month at max.
It's best to felt it properly asap, patterned tarps will mean holes, water will get in, and get trapped causing more problems. Get it up and covered as quick as you can, but just felt it when it is bone dry. Only my 2 pence worth. 2007 90 Puma - Love it - Best car I have ever owned. 1989 Ninety 200tdi - Love it - Second best car I have ever owned. 1951 80" Series 1 - Love it - Third best car I have ever owned. |
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5th Jan 2019 10:33am |
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| ARC99 Member Since: 19 Feb 2013 Location: North Yorkshire Posts: 1831 
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It's a while since I did any roofing work, the last time I had to abandon the felting due to snow. I did have the foresight to use OSB3 which is moisture resistant. Two tip's, try finding OSB3 that is either tonged and grooved or with a half lap joint and the boards normally have a face or smoother side which the felt should be laid on this will prevent the board cutting into the felt. Don't make old people mad.
We don't like being old in the first place, so it doesn't take much to  us off.
Richard |
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5th Jan 2019 10:58am |
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| Balvaig Member Since: 19 Feb 2016 Location: Fife Posts: 732  
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I have used Onduline corrugated bitumen sheet. Easy to cut and fix and can be installed in any weather.
Available from most builders merchants or online. Bit more expensive than felt but lasts much longer. |
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5th Jan 2019 12:31pm |
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| JOW240725 Member Since: 04 May 2015 Location: Suffolk Posts: 7908 
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Felt is pretty old fashioned these days, much better materials available now, speak to your builders merchant.
I second onduline, we use extensively on the farm. I quite like the look and if well supported underneath with a decent pitch will last year's. The other option is box profile tin, in various colours, to save boarding and felting. Good luck, don't forget photos James
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5th Jan 2019 3:53pm |
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| Bluest Member Since: 23 Apr 2016 Location: Lancashire Posts: 4219
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Thanks all, I'll do some research into the alternatives to felt. It does need to be an attractive finish, rather than purely function, as we will be looking down on it from the garden. Hence the leaning towards shingles 2007 110 TDCi Station Wagon XS
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5th Jan 2019 6:00pm |
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| JOW240725 Member Since: 04 May 2015 Location: Suffolk Posts: 7908
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Cedar shingles looks great
 or get Clayton to that it!!   James
MY2012 110 2.2TDCi XS SW Orkney Grey - http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic43410.html MY1990 110 200TDi SW beautifully faded Portofino Red - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post743641.html#743641 MY1984 90 V8 Slate Grey - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post744557.html#744557 Instagram @suffolk_rovers |
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5th Jan 2019 6:08pm |
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| JOW240725 Member Since: 04 May 2015 Location: Suffolk Posts: 7908
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Damn this new mobile changing text all the time... thatch! Thatch it. James
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5th Jan 2019 6:09pm |
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| landy andy Member Since: 15 Feb 2009 Location: Ware, Herts Posts: 5741
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Agree with above cedar shingles look and smell great.
If your roof it at a steep enough gradient then leaving un, or part uncovered won’t be a problem. |
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5th Jan 2019 6:38pm |
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