Best material for flat bay window roof & quote advice?
We have had a roofer round to look at our bay window roof which has a fairly large crack in the leadwork. He has provided quotes for replacing the existing boards (which are apparently sodden after a rainy weekend) and the roof covering itself plus lead. What's the best material to go for here - both in terms of longevity and appearance? I am a bit concerned that rubber could look ugly and out of place in a Victorian terrace. 75% of the other houses have lead and the rest look to have felt - which looks pretty awful.
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My opinion would be rubber it’s very long lasting and looks a lot better than felt.
14th May 2020
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I would roccomend Firestone rubber cover comes with a nice set of trims, but if you don't like the look of it can go back with lead
27th May 2020
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Hi there I would say a 3 layer felt system as it is durable in hot/cold weather and it’s life time is 25+ years
7th Jul 2020
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Alan Rampling Tiling
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Have you considered putting a lightweight slated roof instead of lead or other materials. There is every chance your main roof is slated so the canopy should blend in nicely with a used slate. I am assuming it's only a smallish canopy so not many slates would be required but you would require some timber work to support the slate roofing etc. Hope that Helps.
8th Jun 2020
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BL home improvements
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Lead are the best to use also last longer and got more for the money worth
11th May 2020
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Infinity home improvements
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Hi there , grp ( grey fibreglass) is the best option
13th Jul 2020
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South east roof repairs ltd
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Lead work would be the best to keep the in keeping of the style and age of the property of course this will be expensive rubber is a great product and with the trims it looks very neat and tidy on any property
12th Jan 2023
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Best thing is to relay boards and use breathable underfelt and top layer of bitumen felt
20th Feb 2024
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