Summer House Roof Styles and Materials

Roof materials make an impactful statement about your summer house’s design and aesthetic. From budget felt roofs to durable cedar shingles, there is a range of choices available that should be considered when selecting roofing materials for the roof of your summer retreat.

Tile form roofing has become an increasingly popular option due to its aesthetic appeal and environmentally-friendly credentials. Replicating the appearance of clay barrel tiles while offering different colors options. Tile roofing also helps preserve resources.

Corrugated Steel Sheets

Corrugated steel sheets are an economical roofing option ideal for summer houses. Made of galvanised or galvalume steel and available with various finishes, corrugated sheets are roll formed using cold forming techniques to form wave or square sections; when completed they can then be sheared off at your desired length.

Corrugated metal roofs boast multiple advantages over other roofing materials, including easy installation and long-term durability. Furthermore, their reflective properties help reflect heat away from buildings to reduce cooling costs in summer and heating bills in winter; additionally, insulation of this roof helps maintain stable temperatures within your summer house and decrease noise pollution from outside sources.

Corrugated metal roofs offer sustainable and environmentally friendly home improvement projects. With lower carbon emissions than other metals and recyclable material when their lifespan ends, this roof option makes an excellent sustainable and eco-friendly choice.

Other roofing options to consider for your summer house roof include shingle tiles, which add an eye-catching accent and can replace traditional felt roof coverings. Or Onduline sheets – made of hardwearing composite material composed of bitumen and organic fibres and available in an array of colors – which offer protection and weatherproofing benefits.

If you are seeking an economical and straightforward roof solution for your summer house, galvanised box profile roofing sheets could provide the ideal budget-conscious solution. Available with various coating options and colours available to match any decor theme, these roofing sheets can easily be fitted onto purlins using BAZ Tek screws for fast assembly.

Tile effect sheeting or cedar wood shingles offer a stylish natural timber roof that requires only moderate upkeep. When mounted to a purlin support system, these attractive options allow rainwater to drain effectively off.

Tile Form Roofing

Tile roofs add a high-quality finishing touch to any summer house design, providing both traditional aesthetic and insulation from heat and cold. Their longevity can span 30+ years for slate or concrete tiles; imbrex and tegula shingles have even longer livespan!

Cladco’s tile form sheeting comes in 1m wide sheets that are manufactured to specific lengths for quick and easy installation on any summer house roof. Available in graphite grey or copper brown finishes to compliment brickwork, timber cladding or greenery in rural areas alike, these appealing sheets also feature convenient convenient colour choices like graphite grey for an edge that works particularly well against its environment.

Cedar shingle roofs offer the ideal natural appearance if you prefer more subtle surroundings for your summerhouse, constructed from wooden segments that interlock for an appealing rustic finish that can blend beautifully with surrounding plants and shrubbery. In addition, cedar shingles also boast excellent insulation properties as well as being resistant to stormy conditions as well as intense sunlight exposure.

As part of your summer house roof ideas, it’s essential to consider the pitch of your building and its influence on what type of material will work best. For example, flat roofing only needs an eight degree slope while shingle and tile roofs need significantly higher angles of pitch.

Plastic tiles offer an economical alternative to real roof tiling. Available in various styles and colours, they can easily be attached to purlins using recommended screws for quick installation that forms a watertight seal between each tile – cutting to size as necessary and easily cleaned using power washers make this budget-friendly solution appealing.

Cedar Shingles

As soon as you imagine purchasing a garden building, your thoughts likely turn towards its shape and size, color of walls, doors/windows/flooring options or overall aesthetic appeal. Roof material selection must also be given careful consideration as this plays a pivotal role.

Cedar shingles are an attractive roofing choice due to their aesthetic appeal. Available in several colours and customizable to your summer house’s design, Cedar shingles last 20-30 years with proper care while offering thermal insulation properties which keep homes cool during the summer and warm in winter – saving energy bills and providing cost savings!

Cedar shingles offer many environmental and sustainable advantages, including being made from renewable wood sources and offering resistance against moisture, insect damage, decay and fireproofing treatments – something particularly helpful if your location presents wildfire risks; fire insurance considerations could come into play here.

As with other roofing materials, cedar shingles require regular upkeep in order to stay protected against the elements and extend their lifespan as much as possible. This requires regularly inspecting them for signs of wear or damage or wear and tear as well as treating them with antifungal preservatives against mildew and moss growth.

Add an eye-catching focal point to your summer house roof with a metal finial or weathervane for that final flourish. There are endless styles from which you can select, ranging from natural-inspired shapes to unique ones designed specifically to reflect your hobbies.

Plastic Tiles

As you plan your summer house, your immediate thoughts may focus on its shape and size as well as color of walls, doors and windows and other design features. But one of the most crucial components you should keep in mind when making decisions for a garden room is roofing material selection as this has a direct bearing on how it will appear to others outside its immediate surroundings.

Felt roofing materials are cheap, readily available and simple to install; however, their lifespan of 10 years makes them vulnerable to leakage and degradation due to heat and moisture exposure. In such conditions, tacks used to secure it to roofing boards may separate allowing water seepage into summerhouses.

Slate roofing material offers superior curb appeal and can last up to 150 years, yet its weight may necessitate reinforcing of roof structures for smaller buildings. Concrete tiles offer an alternative that is both more affordable and lighter; however, cracking may occur and maintenance needs will vary with age as their fade in sunlight.

Plastic tiles offer modern homeowners many of the same advantages found in traditional materials, including durability, ease of installation and low maintenance requirements. Available in a range of colours and styles and tested against strong winds for strength resistance; plastic tiles can even be made to replicate slate appearance while lasting 20-60 years longer in service life.

EPDM rubber roofing material is an economical yet long-term roofing option suitable for flat summerhouse roofs. Although its appearance may seem somewhat tarry and yellowish, EPDM roofs are waterproof and provide protection from UV rays – ideal solutions for smaller summerhouses although tight weatherproof fitting can sometimes prove challenging.

Recycled plastic roof tiles have recently been designed for indoor use, providing a cost-effective and water resistant flooring option that’s eco-friendly and modern in appearance. Recyclable plastic tiles come in various styles that resemble different materials – perfect for creating an eco-friendly and contemporary summerhouse!