the essentials in brief
- Sheet metal, wood shingles, roof tiles or Green roof - there is a large selection for the garden house roof
- Stone and wooden roofs require more solid battens than bitumen shingles
- Should that Garden shed(€ 60.76 at Amazon *) are used as winter quarters for plants, the roof should be insulated
Cover the garden shed roof correctly
If you want to cover your garden shed roof in the usual and inexpensive way, you can rely on a combination of roofing felt and shingles.
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Advantages of this method are the simplicity and the low cost. The roofing felt serves to directly seal the roof surface, over which shingles or straight strips of bitumen are laid in overlapping layers. Here is a clear guide to this common roofing method:
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Cover the garden shed roof with an alternative material
Instead of the usual bitumen shingles, you can also cover your garden shed roof with alternative materials. Here is an overview of examples with advantages and disadvantages and the conditions for their applicability:
| sheet | Wood shingles | Roof tiles | Green roof | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| advantages | light, unbreakable | authentic, weatherproof, noise-absorbing | solid, extremely durable | ecologically valuable, natural temperature and noise insulation |
| disadvantage | functional optics, heating up, loud (precipitation) | heavier | heavy and expensive | regular maintenance, expensive when commissioned |
| Conditions | no | Depending on the type of wood, a minimum load-bearing capacity is required | Minimum load capacity and inclination | Minimum load-bearing capacity of the roof |
sheet
Sheet metal is cheap but visually unconvincing
Sheet metal is in itself a very traditional roofing material. And recently it has also become increasingly popular for garden houses, carports or canopies.
Advantages:
The main advantages of sheet metal are that it does not make any demands on the statics of the roof and is very shatterproof and stable.
Disadvantage:
The functional look of sheet metal is of course not for romantics. If you want to use your garden shed not only for storing equipment, but also for the occasional coffee party, you should also be warned of the high level of noise caused by precipitation. If in doubt, this can also be reduced by using certain insulating materials.
Sheet metal roofing material without a special coating can also become very hot.
Because of their very tight properties, sheet metal roofs also need effective ventilation to prevent condensation from building up.
Here are a few examples of sheet metal deck variants:
Pan profiles
The modularly constructed sheet metal pan profiles in a shingle look relativize the bare, rather uncomfortable appearance of the material. Another advantage of sheet metal pan profiles is their long service life, their easy installation and their relatively low price.
Trapezoidal sheet
Trapezoidal sheet metal is also being used more and more frequently to cover garden shed roofs. The cover material consists of sheet steel plates, which are extremely strong and stable due to their trapezoidal cross-section. Trapezoidal sheets are available in many different colors and with different coatings. The latter can significantly reduce the risk of corrosion and make cleaning extremely easy.
Wood shingles
Wooden roofs go well with wooden garden houses
Wood shingle roofs are an integral part of the cultural image, especially in southern German regions. Wooden shingles are suitable for a garden shed for a number of reasons.
Advantages:
The great thing about a garden shed roof covered with wooden shingles is the authentic, natural and pleasantly soft-edged look. With roll-up containers on the sides, it has an almost traditional character. In addition, wooden shingles are a biological building material that can be highly valued in times of scarcity of resources.
Contrary to some spontaneous doubts, wooden shingles are also extremely weatherproof. The gentle absorption of precipitation noises and the woody, homely smell are absolute pluses of wooden shingles.
Disadvantage:
As with all hard roofs, wood shingles place certain demands on the roof structure. The required load-bearing capacity depends on the type of shingles and the wood used. The density and therefore the weight of the most frequently used types of wood such as spruce, oak, larch or cedar are different. But the shingle thicknesses can also vary.
Roof tiles
Strictly speaking, roof tiles - i.e. solid, mineral roofing pieces - are only understood to mean the variants made of concrete. Roof TILES are the natural variant made of pure clay, which is fired at very high temperatures. In the form pressed into the interlocking, one speaks of roof tiles.
Concrete roof tiles
Advantages:
With roof tiles made of concrete, the garden house gains optically and structurally in solidity. Roof tiles are generally unbeatable in terms of durability and weather resistance. The advantage of concrete roof tiles compared to clay tiles is that they are available in different colors. So if you want to design your garden house as a miniature of your home, you are well advised to do so.
Disadvantage:
Like all roof tiles, concrete roof tiles are of course very heavy. The roof's statics must be able to withstand this; Most of the Dachstein variants also require a minimum incline of around 28 °. For garden houses in the bungalow style, you can remove the make-up from the stone roof tiles. Of all the roofing materials presented, roof tiles are also the most cost-intensive.
brick
Bricks are beautiful and durable
Advantages:
The unmistakable, earth-brown color of bricks is of course typical and full of character. This gives a garden house a very authentic flair. In addition, in terms of solidity, roughly the same advantages apply as with concrete roof tiles.
Disadvantage:
The red-brown color of clay bricks is full of character - but it is also the only one available. Those who don't care about the color and tradition can actually put the clay tiles on the shelf. Like concrete roof tiles, they are of course heavy and expensive.
Green roof
Green roofs are a bit more expensive but very beautiful and useful
Greening roofs is very trendy these days. A garden house is also very suitable for many different reasons.
Advantages:
Where do you start? In times of urgent greening, green roofs are beneficial for the sake of the environment alone. Because a green roof not only looks greener, livelier and closer to nature - it is too. It provides a habitat for animals (especially insects), helps to purify the ambient air and serves as natural, energy-neutral temperature insulation for the inside of the house. Greening is also an effective protection against damage and noise pollution from precipitation.
Apart from its purely practical advantages, idealists can also make a statement with a green roof.
Disadvantage:
In order to green a roof, it must be able to withstand a load of at least 100 kg / m2. And although a green roof can largely be left to its own devices, you have to check on it from time to time. For example, to remove wood saplings.
Then there is the question of cost. Of course you can build a green roof yourself. But if you want to hire professionals to do the greening, you usually have to dig deep into your pockets.
Refurbish the roof of the garden shed
A garden shed roof is particularly in need of renovation if it has become leaky due to leaks and / or its substructure made of rafters and planks is dilapidated. In the event of individual leaks, it may be sufficient to replace the roofing in places. A completely new battens may be necessary if the initial construction is insufficiently water-protected and the resulting rotting.
If you want to exchange a roof covering made of conventional bitumen shingles or sheets for more solid stone or wood, you have to go to the As a rule, more stable new battens with particularly effective moisture protection and, if necessary, a lower beam construction for more load-bearing capacity build.
Exchange used cover material for new one. Above all, the first layer of roofing felt should be replaced every now and then. In order to prevent moisture from penetrating the roof edges, you should attach verge sheets here. It is also advisable to install a new ridge sheet.
A garden shed roof should be repaired in good time before it rains in
Insulate the garden shed roof
So that you can also use your garden shed as a hobby house and wintering quarters for potted plants, you should have the roof and the walls including the floor (this is where most of the cold comes through in winter) isolate. Especially if you want to add insulation at a later date, it makes sense to do it in one go with any necessary renovation. The insulation can be attached either from the outside or from the inside on the walls and floor as well as on the roof.
Insulation from the inside
It can be used for subsequent insulation, but it reduces the size of the room. But it is easier to do. You put insulation material between the rafters and clad them with solid material.
Insulating mats made of mineral wool are suitable as insulating material for the garden shed roof, because they are mold-resistant, fire-proof and breathable. Rigid foam panels made of Styrodur or EPS panels are also suitable because of their ease of processing. Ecological alternatives are wood wool, hemp mats or, quite simply, straw. You should ensure that the outside seal is tight so that rodents are not attracted to eat away at the insulation material. You can mount wooden panels or simple building boards for the cladding.
Insulation from the outside
Insulation from the outside (above-rafter insulation) insulates more effectively, but is more complex to implement, especially if it is applied afterwards. The roofing material then has to be removed and temporarily stored. In principle, however, the procedure is similar to that for interior insulation. However, a vapor barrier film should be applied under the insulation panels made of any material.
frequently asked Questions
Which roof is possible for the garden house?
The conventional and simplest variant is a normal pitched roof, which is covered with roofing felt and bitumen roofing. Flat roofs (particularly recommended for green roofs), domed roofs or pyramid roofs are also possible on roof shapes. In addition to simple bitumen shingles, light sheet metal modules, authentic wooden shingles or solid roof tiles can also be used as roofing.
How can you cover a garden shed roof particularly cheaply?
The cheapest single deck variant is usually the classic bitumen shingles. But roofing foils or metal roofing membranes such as KSK are also relatively cheap alternatives.
When and how should a garden shed roof be renovated?
Plain and simple when it is ailing and / or leaking. Depending on how deep the damage is, the more thoroughly you have to renovate. This means: if there are only leaks in places and if the main part of the battens is still okay, you can simply replace the relevant elements of the roofing. In the event of complete moisture damage under the roofing, it may be necessary to replace the entire battens.
How can you green a garden shed roof?
The ecological advantages of a green roof can be used well in the garden house. However, it must have a certain load-bearing capacity. A special shape is not required, but flat roofs are particularly advantageous. As a foundation, the roof is covered with a root-resistant green sheet. Particularly drought-resistant plants are planted on a gravelly substrate. With a little skill you can build a green roof yourself or give it to professional hands.