Fast and Easy DIY Shed Roof Replacement

Get your shed roof replaced now before the winter

With winter fast approaching, now is a good time to carry out that shed roof replacement you’ve been putting off all summer.

Keeping the shed roof covering in good condition over the wetter and colder autumn and winter months can mean the difference between using and losing your shed altogether. Once water gets in underneath damaged felt or other membrane, it isn’t long before the typically soft wood timbers and decks begin to suffer. Then, when the freezing temperatures hit in just a few weeks’ time, moisture in the wood can freeze and worsen the damage.

How to tell if your shed roof needs to be replaced

It is typically easy to spot damaged felt roof materials, which often fail after a few years of being weathered in the garden. Look for bubbles and areas that appear thinner than others and visible crack and tears.

Getting inside the shed is perhaps the best way to spot a potential problem. This may appear as a damp patch but may also be more subtle. Check the corners and around the edges of the roof, as water can track down timbers virtually unseen, before pooling in a corner or a roof join inside.

If you spot any visible signs of wear or the potential for a leak, it isn’t worth leaving it to chance. Sometimes, a minor repair will sort out the issue, so attend to that straightaway to avoid more costly problems later. It is often easier and more cost-effective in the long-term to replace the old shed roof covering and put it behind you.

How a kit can make light work of replacing a shed roof

Replacing your old shed roofing doesn’t have to be complicated. Using an EPDM system reduces the preparation and workload and simplifies the installation significantly compared to other roof coverings. Fast and easy to install in a single sheet, it is popular in the DIY market.

PermaRoof UK further simplify replacement with a shed roof kit. This includes sufficient EPDM membrane in one piece (so no joins) and spray adhesive. Available in a range of standard shed sizes, PermaRoof’s roof-in-a-box is the perfect choice for a DIYer.

It also comes with a Lifetime Guarantee and a service life expectancy of more than 50 years. Replace your shed roof before winter and tick this typically recurring task off your maintenance list for good.

Our garden shed roof kits include full instructions and for a talented DIYer should take less than half a day to install. Check out the installation video to see exactly how it’s done.

Further reading:

Visit our shed roof kit page

Why EPDM is the best roofing system for garden offices

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