Roof sheathing - why isnt it done in the UK?

withabix

USA and Canadian roofs need replacing every 10-25 years. UK roofs can last 100+ years with minor maintenance.

I know which I prefer!

Our relatives in British Columbia hate their roofing system! Typical roofs have bitumen felt shingles or cedar wood 'tiles'. Only expensive big houses have proper long-lasting roof systems.

sabretoothtigger

More of a fire hazard ?

diable wrote: »

Maybe because the UK is 20 years behind everyone else. The UK used to be leaders in construction but now we are followers.

The older houses in UK are the better built ones

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sabretoothtigger wrote: »

More of a fire hazard ?





The older houses in UK are the better built ones

Indeed, that is progress for you.

Canucklehead

withabix wrote: »

USA and Canadian roofs need replacing every 10-25 years. UK roofs can last 100+ years with minor maintenance.

I know which I prefer!

Our relatives in British Columbia hate their roofing system! Typical roofs have bitumen felt shingles or cedar wood 'tiles'. Only expensive big houses have proper long-lasting roof systems.

A gross generalisation tbh.

Canucklehead

virgo17

Inactive wrote: »

Look what happens to them when they get severe weather.

Or termites!

diable

sabretoothtigger wrote: »

More of a fire hazard ?





The older houses in UK are the better built ones

Not as good as the ones in Europe nice deep foundations, none of this 500mm stuff, double glazing 100 years ago no sash windows and nice thick walls ;o))))

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diable wrote: »

Not as good as the ones in Europe nice deep foundations, none of this 500mm stuff, double glazing 100 years ago no sash windows and nice thick walls ;o))))

Not seen any of that in Spain.