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Phil L

wrote:
Hi,

My garage flat roof (slight fall) is leaking. After reading numerous
posts I am more confused than ever as to what would be the best
option. I have had quotes from £240(burning new felt onto what is
there already) to £550 plus vat(stripping old stuff down to boards
then replacing with 3 layer felt). Roof is approx. 15m sq. I have
also read about EPDM, Glass fibre etc. I believe you can also get
some bitumous paint that is 100% waterproof? Would cost about £130
for that and I could do it myself.

Could anyone who has had any work done on their flat roofs point me in
the right direction and maybe give their opinion on work they have had
done with costs etc. Anyone used this bitumous paint.

All views would be appreciated. I live in the North East of Scotland.

Thanks.

The more you spend, the longer it will last, applying paint is little more
than decorative but will cost you very little.
Alternatively, spending £500 will renew it completely and will last for
about 10 yrs or maybe more...spending a grand will put a pitched roof on it
and will last for 25 years+...ignoring it will cost nothing but you'll need
a new brolly