Back in the 1960’s; 1970’s and even the 1980’s it was fashionable
for roofs of out-buildings and sheds to have a covering of
corrugated roofing sheets, which usually meant an Asbestos Roof.
This was especially popular for your garage roof.
The main reason was it was just about the cheapest
covering that was available
for an economic roof construction and it was so easy to fit.
There were other advantages, mainly it was light weight
and the corrugated roofing sheets
absorbed noise such as the rain landing on it.
The acoustic advantage was due to the roof construction and the shape
effect of the corrugated roofing sheets
Have you ever sat in a conservatory with a Polycarbonate roof and
listened to the rain?
Did it sound like “The End Of The World?”
In a shed with an asbestos roof, you have to
hold your breath to hear the rain
If you sat in a shed with an asbestos roof, you would have to
hold your breath to hear the rain even in the most violent storm.
Asbestos sheeting looked stark when it was new and it soon deteriorated
to become a complete eyesore
This was mainly because of the moss it encouraged to grow on the porous surface
of the Cement Bonded Asbestos Sheets
Now in the 2020’s people don’t think about what it looks like;
they just get emotional about the ‘A’ word
ASBESTOS!
In truth, let me put your mind at ease; the most dangerous thing about
Asbestos Cement Sheeting on your Garage Roof, is the risk of
falling through the sheets if you are foolish enough to walk on them.
For those of you who are interested in the technicalities;
the asbestos content of these sheets is generally
less than 5% and that small amount is totally bonded in cement
There cannot be any loose fibres; if the sheet is not broken!
Moreover, the asbestos contained in these sheets is generally
the harmless White Asbestos as opposed to the deadly
Blue or Brown varieties.
So what do you do, if you have one of these roofs now
and don’t like the idea?
Or if you have a leaking roof and are looking for roofing contractors
who specialise in roofing repairs and roof replacement
There are many options open to you
Call Mayfield Roofing Today to discuss the options open to You
Probably the most popular is to replace your asbestos roof
with modern plastic coated steel sheets
Like this:-
If you want to keep an eye on your roofing costs, then the most cost effective solution
is to overclad it with plastic coated, galvanised steel sheets
You can even add roof insulation inside the sandwich if you wish
There are many examples of Asbestos Roof projects we have completed over on our
Asbestos Garage Roof website, you can see some of them if you Follow This Link
If you have an Asbestos roof and would like some independent advise without any obligation
Just phone 01789 778114; reply below in the comments box
or click the Roofer Roy popup box and send us an email
mayfield says
Hi Linda
Thank you for your enquiry
If you could email me a few photos of the garage
Showing the roof layout and one from inside so I can see the construction
Plus the rough size of the garage together with your full address
I can let you have a budget price
Please let me know if there is anything else I can help you with
Linda says
Double garage asbastas fo of would like it recovered I am situated in Cleethorpes Lincolnshire
barry says
hi I have a garage in block of 4 but can u cover just mine its asbestos roof and how mutch will it cost or new roof
mayfield says
Hi Norman
Thank you for your enquiry
No problem with Stonehouse, you are less than an hour from us
If you could let me have the rough dimensions of your garage
I can work you out a budget price
A photo or 2 would also be useful
Kind regards Roy
Norman Holt says
I have a double Marley garage more than 30 years old, with all the usual roof roblems. I should like to have the roof replaced with coated corrogated and insulated steel sheets with no longitudinal joints and have the old roof disposed of. Living in Stonehouse, Glos., am I within your normal radius of action?
R.N.Holt
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mayfield says
Hi Rob,
you should have received an e-mail from me
Failing that, please use the address on our contact us page
Roy
Robert says
Thanks Roy,
Yes, the supports are steel.
Happy for you to come and have a look and give me a free no obligation quote.
Do you have a private email I can send my address to?
Rob
mayfield says
Hi Rob,
if you have a roof of corrugated asbestos, there are a number of options available.
Could you please let me know what the supports are inside the garage?
They may be timber, concrete or steel
If you could let me have your address, I will gladly have a look at it and advising accordingly
Alternatively, if you could send me a photograph of the garage it would give me a better idea of what to recommend
Kind regards
Roy
Robert says
Dear Sirs,
I have a garage approx 20ft x 10ft that has what looks like asbestos cement corrugated sheets. It has now started to leak and I am interested in replacing the roof.
Can you please advise the most cost effective way of doing this and an approximate cost?
Kind Regards
Rob