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boreray

Joined: 24 Apr 2009
Posts: 69
Location: Caithness

Posted: Fri Apr 24, 09 9:25 pm Post subject: Roofing Options
We are in the process of building a new low carbon house but got ripped off by the kit supplier who has now gone into liquidation so we are having to make some large cutbacks. We were originally going to use a recycled roof slate material from EBC but are looking for some cheaper alternatives. Does anyone have any ideas? Many thanks

crofter

Joined: 11 Feb 2007
Posts: 2252

Posted: Fri Apr 24, 09 9:55 pm Post subject:
Decra? Had a quick look at your site - what's the difference between a castlemilk and a pure shetland ram? Legs slightly longer? Scots grey is one of my favourite hens.

tahir

Joined: 28 Oct 2004
Posts: 45420
Location: Essex

Posted: Fri Apr 24, 09 9:57 pm Post subject:
Does it have to look like slate, and what's the price of the recycled stuff?

RichardW

Joined: 24 Aug 2006
Posts: 8443
Location: Llyn Peninsular North Wales

Posted: Sat Apr 25, 09 7:54 am Post subject:
Wont you have to re apply for an alteration of your planning first before changing the roof? Richard

resistance is fertile

Joined: 24 Oct 2008
Posts: 1534
Location: The heart of North Devon

Posted: Sat Apr 25, 09 8:24 am Post subject:
Without knowing what you house looks like, what the roof design is and what the planning conditions may have been this is difficult. That siad there are plenty of alternatives, but I can be of no use without knowing the above

boreray

Joined: 24 Apr 2009
Posts: 69
Location: Caithness

Posted: Sat Apr 25, 09 9:13 pm Post subject: Roofing Options
I will try and work out how to post an image [/img]

boreray

Joined: 24 Apr 2009
Posts: 69
Location: Caithness

Posted: Sat Apr 25, 09 9:18 pm Post subject:
Picture of house. Would welcome any ideas. Have discussed with planners and they are ok with a change.

Jenna

Joined: 30 Sep 2005
Posts: 263
Location: Away with the fairies

Posted: Sun Apr 26, 09 1:27 pm Post subject:
Absolutely no suggestions re the roof, but I've been watching your house go up (and your lovely pointy dogs ) every morning from the bus on my way to work! Interesting design, hope you manage to find an affordable solution.

boreray

Joined: 24 Apr 2009
Posts: 69
Location: Caithness

Posted: Sun Apr 26, 09 9:35 pm Post subject: Roofing Options
Preferably it will look like slate. The recycled stuff costs around £4500. Not sure the exact differences between Castlemilk Moorits and Shetlands have no experience of Shetlands. Jenna - Wave next time you go by

RichardW

Joined: 24 Aug 2006
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Location: Llyn Peninsular North Wales

Posted: Sun Apr 26, 09 10:16 pm Post subject:
That looks like a timber build so why not Oak or Cedar shingles? Richard

resistance is fertile

Joined: 24 Oct 2008
Posts: 1534
Location: The heart of North Devon

Posted: Mon Apr 27, 09 7:41 am Post subject:
I have to say that doesnt sound like a bad price for the reclaimed slates. I thought of shakes or shingles, but I cant see these being a cheaper option. If you are in the dry, and well battened down can you not just progress the slatework gradually as you can afford to do a bit? All the best,

gz

Joined: 23 Jan 2009
Posts: 8600
Location: Ayrshire, Scotland

Posted: Mon Apr 27, 09 8:48 am Post subject:
Apparently photovoltaic panels that look like slates are comparable with Caernarfon slate in price

tahir

Joined: 28 Oct 2004
Posts: 45420
Location: Essex

Posted: Mon Apr 27, 09 9:04 am Post subject:
£4500 does sound good.

dpack

Joined: 02 Jul 2005
Posts: 45460
Location: yes

Posted: Mon Apr 27, 09 4:57 pm Post subject:
slate is a good material for strong weather heather thatch or turf is traditional up north so i recon it works pv for the price of slate sounds good but maybe a 30 year life rather than 100 and renail on the do it once principle my vote is slate

boreray

Joined: 24 Apr 2009
Posts: 69
Location: Caithness

Posted: Mon Apr 27, 09 10:02 pm Post subject:
Sorry the price quoted is for a recycled plastic material that looks like slate. We cannot use normal slate as the roof trusses were designed for a lightweight material. We have looked at shingles and we are currently getting some prices back on those.

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