Snapethorpe Farm extension re-roof in lightweight steel tiles

The existing low-pitch extension roof had reached the end of its life. The felt tile covering had deteriorated, letting water in, and the roof decking beneath had rotted.

The roof was no longer weatherproof and needed a full replacement.

After long-term deterioration, repairs were no longer viable. With rotten roof boards and a failed roof covering, a full strip and replacement was the only solution.

Because of the shallow roof pitch and the way the extension was built, keeping any extra roof loading to a minimum was important.

The client also wanted a roof covering with the traditional look of a typical tiled or slated roof.

Prolonged water ingress had affected the roof structure, so all the damaged roof decking had to be removed and replaced.

Choosing a covering suitable for a low-pitch roof while keeping the overall weight down took careful consideration. The new system had to give long-term weather resistance without overloading the existing structure.

Decra Classic is a stone-coated steel roofing system designed to look like traditional clay pantiles while weighing significantly less than conventional roof tiles. That makes it well suited to low-pitch roofs, extensions and refurbishments where structural loading is a concern, and it offers excellent durability, corrosion resistance and a long service life.