Felt V Fibre glass

[lisap]

Felt or Fibre glass stuff? What is best for a single storey extension? What lasts longest/ can be walked on if neccessary etc? How do they compare cost wise?

 

[Nige F]

Fibreglass is a lot dearer BUT.......have a look at Marley Waterproofing site .via Google Thanks for the rubbashield link.have saved it

 

[Martin22]

What about an alternative to both felt and fibreglass. Have a look at:

www.rubbershield.co.uk

 

[lisap]

Do you know anyone who has had that type of covering? It looks pretty good and has long life expectancy.

 

[JosephF]

I have put it on a new garage/extension and would recommend it. The life expectancy was the most attractive thing to me.

If you want pics of my garage, let me know.

Cheers.

 

[lisap]

How did the price compare to other options?

 

[JosephF]

The cost price was comparable with good quality felt but with none of felts inherent problems. I hope to get at least 2 to 3 times felts lifespan out of it so
I thought it good value.
I did not cost against fibreglass because the EPDM appeared to be such a simple diy installation, for me anyway!

 

[lisap]

Thanks for the help! It sounds good and it will definitely be something | will look into further. Thanks again!

 

[chappers]

we nearly always spec fibre glass for our loft conversions nowadays, mainly because it has such a long life, also if it does fail its just a case of adding another layer over the top.The only thing is I wouldn't want to have to rip one off.