Roof sheets

[Stoosh]

Replacing a roof on an old shed. What is generally cheaper? The cement fibre type sheets or the modern profile type sheets?

What are the modern ones made out of? Do they provide the same insulation?

Any general comments/advice welcome.

Thanks.

 

[Welderloon]

Stoosh, Fibre Cement should be cheaper, check everywhere for stock & prices, make sure your purlins suit whatever you choose weight distribution wise & spacing wise

 

[z.man]

Fibre sheets are cheaper and provide more insulation.... still wouldn’t use them though just a personal preference thing

 

[Stoosh]

Fibre sheets are cheaper and provide more insulation.... still wouldn’t use them though just a personal preference thing

Thanks. Would you mind staying for what reason?

 

[z.man]

Thanks. Would you mind staying for what reason?

Have had far too many crack and need replaced if the wind lifts one sheet it can hole a lot more , they are harder(takes longer) to fit if doing it yourself ,easier to fall through and you can’t take a fibre sheet to the scap man

 

[mo!]

Box profile is noisy and terrible for condensation, much quicker to install though. We did our workshop and it is rubbish, I wish we had used the insulated sheets.

 

[sgoti]

box profile is neraly double the prise of fibre cement, and if its been instaled propely they shouldt leak for 40-50 years

 

[Daddy Pig]

Box profile is noisy and terrible for condensation, much quicker to install though. We did our workshop and it is rubbish, I wish we had used the insulated sheets.

I did my workshop with box profile with anti condensate felt, works really well and easy to fit solar too.

 

[Bruce Almighty]

I’m really impressed by polycarbonate & expect to use it in future

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[briarwoodproducts]

Replacing a roof on an old shed. What is generally cheaper? The cement fibre type sheets or the modern profile type sheets?

What are the modern ones made out of? Do they provide the same insulation?

Any general comments/advice welcome.

Thanks.

Fibre cement is a good alternative to metal profiled sheeting.

As to some of the responses on here where it states that they're easier to fall through - you shouldn't be walking direct ontop of the fibre cement sheeting unless using the proper access equipment (such as platforms or boarding). With regards to sheets lifting due to the wind, wind exposure zones should be considered and taken into account depending on the area you would be situated in. If the sheeting is being lifted due to the wind, the chances are is that the installer has not fitted the sheets correctly.

 

[daveydiesel1]

So if doing a new shed is it cheaper to do it with box profile or fibre cement if u need heavier steel and timber?

 

[workin f nowt]

I always go with fibre cement no sky lights. Cost is generally similar but box profile sheets are quicker by a mile.

 

[TheRanger]

Just priced a new shed and fibre is much cheaper including installation. As above, if fitted correctly it wont leak for 40 years. Needing to replace plenty 40-50 year old roofs here, both fibre and tin.