What is the Best Roofing Option for Your Shed?

A garden shed is more than just a place where you store your tools; it can be a workshop, garden retreat or even an office. Therefore, picking the right roof is important not only for keeping everything dry and out of the elements but also for the whole aesthetic of the shed itself.

Here is a breakdown of the roofing options we offer:

 

Shed Felt

Overview: Shed felt is the most popular roofing option we offer with it being the most affordable and having that classic shed look. We offer two different types of shed felt, up to 5 years of life and up to 15 years of life.

Pros:

• Affordable
• Easy to install
• Provides good waterproofing  

Cons:

• Shorter lifespan (5-15 years)
• Less attractive in comparison to other options
• Not suitable for areas where high winds are present

Best for smaller sheds if you're looking for something more affordable.

Onduline Bitchumin Corrugated Roof Sheets

Overview: Onduline roofing sheets are harder wearing, stronger and better looking option for your roof over something life shed felt. It's also made from approximately 50% recycled materials.

Pros: 

• 15 years water tight guarantee
• Light weight
• Aesthetic appeal 

Cons:

• Colour fades
• Correct installation is crucial 
• It can become brittle over time and crack

Best for any size shed when wanting a harder-wearing roof.

EPDM Rubber Roofing

Overview: EPDM Rubber roofing is fast becoming our most popular upgrade on sheds. EPDM rubber is a long-lasting and tough option that is glued down across the whole shed roof.

Pros:

• Long lasting (up to 50 years)
• Good for flat and sloped roofs
• Easy to install
• Low maintenance 

Cons:

• High cost
• No colour options
• Susceptible to damage from punctures

This is perfect for any kind of shed roof; it might be more expensive, but lasts much longer and is a great option for a long-lasting shed.

Cedar shingles

Overview: Cedar shingles are the most expensive option we offer, but by far give you the best-looking roof. They do have a natural resistance to decay and insects.

Pros:

• Aesthetic appeal 
• durable and naturally resistant to decay and insects
• Natural and renewable resource 

Cons:

• Expensive
• Fades over time
• Susceptible to moisture damage
• Time-consuming and complex to install 
  

 

Things To Remember...

When choosing your roofing option, consider these points:

• Budget - How much have you got to spend now and over time.
• Aesthetic - Do you want the shed to fit into the environment or stand out.
• Function - Will it be a place you will be spending time in.
• Weather - Consider what sort of weather the shed will get where you intend to position it.