Excellent British chap explains how to properly install Onduline. Knighted by the Queen on 22/03/2021 for service and information to the Commonwealth. Blimey I have to do this - probably single handed on a sloped (but fortunately existing boarded and tarpaulined) roof of a garage so thank you Monsieur Petre !
Fantastic video Peter. I was about to start putting on Onduline roofing sheets with the 200+ nails supplied by the dodgy shed company, but your point about drilling screws in rather than hammering in a nail makes a lot more sense. If I need to get them out, I can simply unscrew them. 'Taking your time' is another favourite of mine. There is no point rushing this job, especially if one wants the shed to last a very long time.
Great video. I'm renovating a 1960's house which had its original (very warped) corrugated asbestos roof on the garage. A roofing contractor quoted me £4,500 to replace it with an EDPM system which cames with a 15 year guarantee. The quote did however include disposal of the asbestos sheets. I've done the job for £500 ibcluding:18mm tongue and groove OSB boards which I sealed with several coates of Cuprinol Ducksback on which I laid the Onduline sheets. My local recycling centre will accept the old asbestos sheets at no cost but wrapped etc. The Onduline sheets also have a 15 year warranty and it's great to know that your original sheets were still keeping out the rain after 26 years.
Hi Michael, Well done. The typical cost of removal of asbestos from an average size farm barn is about £4k but most UK recycling companies will accept it wrapped with some charging and others not. You must be very proud of your efforts. Cheers. Peter
Great job@ I put OSB on my cabin underneath. It's extra cost but it keeps it warmer and you don't need purlins. I love your roof continuation for side storage. I'm thinking logs!
Excellent Peter, my shed 10’x12’ has the original ridged sheeting and strange to say it’s 26 years old too. Did paint it a few years ago with a water proof but it’s tired looking. I had to pay at the tip for the DIY disposal which i did not know was expected. VMT. Good audio with out lots of ohs and A’s , you knows and wells. Lol.
You've just confirmed what I'm going to do thank you mine have been up about as long as yours . And I won't be here in another 25 years to do it again smashing thank you
Ok I followed your advice Peter and used Onduline over the old felt on my cabin and then on my workshop roof. It is really easy to use and fit and so stunning to look at. I am so glad I followed your advice thank you.
+Brian Cusworth Hi Brian, I have complete faith in Onduline as I have, in effect, been testing it for 30 years now. I am delighted that you are so pleased and so grateful that you have taken the trouble to let me know. Cheers. Peter
The roof looks very good! I'm about to re-roof my carport which I built in timber many years ago. I'm impressed that your roof lasted so long and as I live in the mountains of Wales, where the weather is sometimes very harsh, I think this material will be perfect.
Do you know what...this is so useful, thankyou so much! Especially the tips about using screws instead of nails and also how to finish the eaves. I'm just waiting for a break in this horrendous weather we're having to get out and put the new roof on my shed build...I'll probably end up on top of the shed on Xmas day at this rate....Very useful and very clear Cheers!
Seen people on Ebay advertising their old sheets rather than taking to the dump. Peter says the old Onduline was not leaking anyway so there may be a secondary usage for chicken sheds etc with a bit more overlap for peace of mind
I wanted to separate out my reaction to your most splendid presentation from my ideas about the material. It was a pleasure to watch. MANY thanks and warm regards for this excellent video. It was clear, comprehensible, logical and well filmed. I really liked the part where you added color graphics to make the sequence of panel installation even clearer. Congratulations on a brilliant job!
Hi Mike, I am sorry that things are not as you would hope where you are - it can therefore only get better. I was determined to use Onduline again after the success (over 26-27 years) with the first batch. It looks great now AND we have had some near hurricane winds since. Thank you for the kind words. Peter
New Brit Workshop I am very pleased to report that I've found a local store with the American version of this product in stock! They call it Ondura and comes in several colors. I'll probably use the grey. I'm doing up the designs now and checking how much roofing I'll need. I'll be looking at your shed video for a tutorial -- THANKS AGAIN.
+Mike Nestle In order to be helpful, I would like to add that Menards carries this material in the states. I haven't found screws as you use here however which is unfortunate. I would prefer the use of screws for this application. Has anyone had a problem with a loss of color and if so how long before it was noticeable? I see with your application you chose not to use anything underneath. Is this a common practice in the UK or just because you were placing this onto a shed?
I have always used green and it does not lose its colour but after about 18-20 years it does darken and you will have seen the final colour of my old roof in the video. Yes, there is nothing underneath as it is a garden shed. A common addition is plywood with a damp proof membrane if the building is used, say, as a workshop. Good luck finding the screws the agent should be able to fix that. Peter
@@NewBritWorkshop- First time I used Onduline was also some >20 years ago. Although with a major difference from your application. Is that mine is used for what it´s best an under roofing layer. With traditional red clay roof tiles (Telha Lusa) finishing on top. Well believe me I don´t expect that to need any attention in the next 30 to 40 years. ;-) In fact I´m a bit surprised about seeing Onduline being used "as first and last layer". It wouldn´t be my first choice for that. Anyway my next Onduline project (Portugal), in a few months. Will be the roof restoration of an old shed, with dry stack stone walls. According to the carving on the head stone over the door, it´s from 1856. I believe it was used to keep sheep trough out the 19th Century and part of the early 20th. The Roman (Lusa) type tiles are from the same era and I want to keep them as much as possible. That´s where Onduline comes into play. :-) Cheers
This was a brilliant well explained useful video. I was looking for help to decide what to replace my shed roof with that houses my Harley Davidson. So I need something that will be better than felt and it is also difficult to get at due to being next to another roof. This will work brilliantly. Thank you so much for sharing.
Brilliant video, I've been looking for the best roofing material for a lean to at the side of my house Just been sold on this after watching your video, Hugely informative, thankyou
This was perfect - detailed, informative and supported with personal experience and testimony. And.....BRITISH! Well done. Exactly what I needed as I contemplate the expensive quote I have for a corrugated steel alternative. You have made Onduline look _very_ appealing. (And well done for doing your bit for nature with the bird and bug boxes.)
Excellent , Thank you for taking the trouble to film.This is something I will do, however I have a Pent Roof Shed, so would have to modify the ridge pieces.
This is an excellent video, that makes it all look very easy. However, I also have a pent roof shed. It's currently covered with felt that has started leaking. The fall is apparently only 4.92 degrees. I'm hoping this is close enough to five. :) All the instruction videos and installation guides I can find are for apex roofs. Once I take the felt off I will have exposed bare wood vertical eaves around all four sides. I can paint these the same as the rest of the shed walls (after attaching strips of wood to cover the joins.) Should I use one of the ridge pieces for the front to stop the weather getting under the roof and rotting the wood? Can I just screw down the sides or is it necessary to support the ridge (as appears to be the recommendation in the installation guide.)
Thanks for your video. it inspired me to change my roof. I followed what you said and all went to plan today. I appreciate your time doing this video. great
Peter, this is a great video. I currently work for Onduline in the UK and your video would have been ideal for my training as it really shows just how easy Onduline is to install. Have you seen the Mini profile and Onduvilla roof profiles we also do? These are also proving to be a great addition to our original range. Best wishes Peter Greg
+Boris Cybagooseuk Hi Boris, I must say that I have been a fan of Onduline for over 30 years and have no hesitation in recommending it to everyone. I have lost count of the number of sheds and stables that I have used it on. Good luck. Peter
The previous owner of my house seemed to love this stuff. my 20x30 workshop was roofed with it. I spent a year chasing leaks including one area which was just porous. I removed the lot (it had to go to landfill) and replaced it with box section steel. Rigid, no problems and recyclable at end of life and pale grey underside is better inside. I also have a small garage sized building about 8 years old with the Onduline sagging between the battens (@ 600cc) and there are signs of leaks on the ceiling insde. I will get the new steel sheets cut to the exact length, much easier. Onduline is used on stables, but the roof is decked with OSB, the idea is that you get less noise when it rains and of course it can't sag. Oh yes, steel doesn't burn, Onduline...
Same as Ondura here! I love this product! I am going to attempt to put it on a new roof on a deck tomorrow by myself. Since it is light weight and we have cut the sheets in half long way, I should be able to handle it. Going to surprise my husband. Working at camper. I use screws and the washers and will have to work from a ladder as well. He thinks I am just taking materials up for him while he has to work. Hope I can do it!
1065Olivia You need to check that everything is safe on the ladder and then on the roof. It is better to use screws as they are easier to fix. Good luck. Peter
New Brit Workshop I think the roof is safe I put it up myself. We decided to put a roof over the rest of our deck at the camper and I love construction work, anything with wood... so I have been going and also expanding it from 8' to 11'. I put up 8 foot privacy walls and the rafters and furring strips. Made 2 doors and fenced area for little dogs. Supposed to wait on actual roofing for my husband but want to try to surprise him and do it myself. I will be most careful. Thanks for your video! He gets to see all the work this week when they cut the water back on.
New Brit Workshop Well I put in a LONG day today and it was hard standing in between the rafters but I managed to get 90 % finished on the roof! Will finish up tomorrow when I go back. Your video really did help me to get it straight in my mind exactly how to do it. Thanks again! P.S. You should see how many people drive their golf carts by in amazement that a woman is doing the work alone. lol
Hi Peter,thank you for a very informative video. As always a very comprehensive presentation.I have just used Onduline on my newly built shed. It really is a super product and I wish I had known about it years ago.Like you I used the screws rather than the nails. A super all round product.Thanks again.Best Wishes,Mark.
Hi Olly, Onduline is excellent. Coroline is a less expensive product aimed at the DIY side of the market - it is thinner than Onduline and cannot be expected to last as long. The price difference is so small that I feel it is more sensible to get the better quality product - a genuine example of an a'porth of tar. Peter
Peter sorry for posting a comment so long after the video was published. When I watched the fixing method I was surprised that the attachment was not done at the trough of the corrugation rather than at the crest when screws were used. It would seem like this has less likelihood of deforming the material and there would be little or no gap between the attachment point and the roofing reducing any possible shifting under wind loads. I looked at the Onduline web site and they recommend exactly as you did. My instinct was different in this regard and wondered about your thoughts. Pros for my approach - can use shorter screws; more secure attachment; less over tightening risk. Cons - still need long screws and crest attachment of roof cap.
Hi Dean, No problem posting comments about any of my videos at any time. The screws or nails go in at the top of the corrugation because puncturing in the trough, where the rain water would flow, can lead to a wet shed !! Peter
If it is any consolation, I built the small shed, shown in one of the stills, using my super Festool gear. The overhang was an after thought a year or so after the original shed was built. It was easy to do but not very cleverly done as I had a full time job and was on the road a lot in those days. Good luck. Peter
New Brit Workshop I like the overhang idea. I’m building me a man cave / she shed at the bottom of the garden and I might incorporate the overhand into my design and use it as a wood store. Thanks for the idea 🙂👍🏼
Hi Barry, Funny enough, at the dump someone said that they could use some of it for a chicken hutch. I did damage the old sheets taking them off but it was all amazingly sound considering it had done 26 years. The new roof is superb (a lot better than felt) and will see me out. Peter
Hi Peter, after searching through many videos of roofing i came across yours and what a breath of fresh air.The way you explain things and talk clearly with no loud music drowning out the narration please keep doing more.One question,I am constructing a lean to onto a brick garage wall and wish to use this product ,can i use the ridge pieces as flashing to chase into the brickwork as in traditional lead flashing? many thanks.
+dan watkins Hi Dan, You will be very pleased with the quality of Onduline compared to felt. I have been using Onduline for over 30 years, know many others using it and have no hesitation in encouraging you to do the same. Peter
I liked the part about not getting the bits on your shoes - I first thought this was a very British thing to say. Afterwards I thought about it and if you tread the stuff into the house, it could make a mess of carpets, so actually a great tip. One question- how do you prevent the saw teeth from getting gummed up?
An excellent video, so well presented, thank you for sharing and going to sub. you. I need to replace my shed roof and have been considering Onduline now I've decided that this is what I will use.
love your corrugated material for roofing do you overlap any of the corrugated material I build a shed all by myself but I totally screwed up installing the tarp on the roof I made a flat roof and it was leaking water when it rain just on one side of the roof,it was the way I position the wood board,overlap, I had three dips that hold puddles of water then rain in my shed, waste of material I don't ever want to use tarp or shingles again, I'd rather use the corrugated,like yours,thanks for the educating video you put out
Peter, I have a couple of questions with regards to the fixing of the sheets - 1. As you have no sarking boards on the roof, does the sheeting suffer from condensation issues? 2. Do you need to fill the gaps created by the ridges at the gutters to prevent infestation from nesting birds/squirrels etc? 3. Although I would not be expecting to clamber around on the roof, are the sheets quite robust, particularly over time as the elements are likely to make the sheets brittle? Anyway, I hope you can answer these questions and excellent tutorial and demonstration. Regards. David.
Hi David, My roof does not suffer particularly from condensation as I have plenty of air flowing through the shed. This does allow all sorts of creature to get in but that is not an issue for me. I built a shed not so long ago where I used plywood sarking and (effectively) made the shed almost air tight. The customer wanted to keep bird seed in the shed and also apples and so mice and birds had to be kept out. There was never any sign of any condensation in that shed. My 27 year old roof was a little fragile towards the end but had withstood a hurricane in its 15th year and many really bad gales before and since. You certainly cannot walk on the roof. Peter
Quicker to use a claw hammer to pull out the useless nails, put something in the dip to wedge against. I also fix from above, more recently with supporting boards. Fix battens to pieces of ply so that the battens sit in the Onduline groove, use two or three and you have easy access.
Hi Peter, I would just like to say that I always enjoy your videos...keep up the good work. Onduline....have you ever had any issues with condensation on the under/inside surface when using this product? I ask as I am considering using this product on my shed come workshop.
Hi Ningis21, I have never noticed any condensation at all but my shed eaves are ventilated (the wind can blow straight through!). I doubt whether there would be any problems as Onduline has quite a good insulating factor. You will need some ventilation in your roof void, To be on the safe side take a look at the Onduline web site and for extra assurance, send them an email. We have just had two sessions of really bad winds - the first saw gusts of 60-70 mph and then we had 70+ mph. My Onduline roof is just as good as it was when I installed it. I love the screw fixings. Thank you for your kind comments. Peter
Great video Peter, I need to replace my roof soon. I like the design of your shed with the overhanging roof. My only gripe with this video is there wasn't a Festool in sight:)
May I ask why one fixes through the peaks of the corrugation rather than the troughs which would seem easier to get a tight purchase to the wood? Is is to negate water ingress as the water obviously trickles down the troughs? Many thanks for your efforts, Sir
Great video and thank you. I live in America where we use bloody shingles on our roofs. My question is can I use this Onduline sheets on top of the shingles currently on my shed.
By the way...is it worth using the foam eaves fillers they recommend? With a large overlap from the sheet to the ridge (I've a pitch of approx. 20 degrees) I thought it would be best to let the air get under there? I'm laying the sheets on roofing battens attached to a roof made of shiplap cladding.
+Jonny Spencer Hi Jonny, Thank you for your previous comments. I would not bother with the foam fillers, as you rightly say, it is a good idea to get some air through. Good luck and take care on the ladder. Happy Christmas. Peter
That's great Peter. It looks very good on your shed. When laying the sheets side by side please could you tell me how much overlap in the humps do you employ? One hump or two? Or perhaps more? Thank you.
Hi Jimi, One would be enough but if you can manage two then it would be a dash better. Remember that you have to take account of the prevailing wind in order to know which piece should overlap the other. Peter
@@NewBritWorkshop Thank you very much Peter and that's a crucial reminder- I had already forgotten about the wind even though you carefully explained this in your video. I will watch your guidance again before I make a start so I am well prepared.
One thing I can't seem to find an explanation online: why do the screws go on the ridges, instead of the valleys of the corrugation? That means a gap of air with each screw bare between the underneath of the panel and the purlin. I imagine that's better for water runoff but doesn't seem very secure.
Hi Janice, If the screws go in the valleys then the stress close to the screw is quite high and the Onduline will fail early. Also, as you say, the water run off is better with the screws on the ridge. This approach has stood the test of time and is by far the best. Peter
Hi Peter, Great video. I need to put a new roof on my shed and just wanted to know if the Onduline roofing is ok for extreme temperatures, as here in Bulgaria we can go down to minus 20 in the winter and up to plus 40 in the summer. I like the idea of using this material as it can go straight on top of the existing material. Brendan
Hi Brendan, Take a look at the Onduline web site and check what temperature range they recommend. My shed roof has seen brief periods of -16 C and longer periods of about 36 deg C and it does not appear to have had any adverse effect. Cheers. Peter
Hi Peter, Thanks for your prompt reply, I'll certainly do that. May I ask another quick question? My garden roof is a lot higher than yours, and in the past I 've had to climb on it to clear it from leaves etc. Is this possible/advisable with Onduline? Cheers Brendan
Hi Brendan, Walking on Onduline will crush the material but... It is easy to make a modified plank that allows you to walk across the roof. Take a piece of plywood or other suitable material and fix wooden pieces in parallel and at a spacing that matches (say) every 4th trough in the Onduline. This can then be laid across the roof and the pressure of your weight will be exerted on the tougher trough and not the peak of the Onduline. The wooden pieces will need to be reasonably narrow otherwise they will mark the Onduline as it rises from the trough to the peak. Peter
Good clear video and instructions thank you. I am looking to replace my garage roof. It is a compton sectional garage with an asbestos roof approximately 8m x 3.5m. The pitch is quite shallow about 15 degrees. The compton roof is supported by small angle iron strips so new purlins would be required over the whole roof. Would you recommend this product for my project and any other advice would be much appreciated. Thank you.
Onduline will not improve the rigidity of the underlying structure but that can be an advantage as it should not buckle if there are small changes to the structure below. It is easier and probably cheaper to create a roof with Onduline and, as I said, mine lasted for many years. Peter
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Hallo Peter, gute Arbeit. Excelente Anleitung zur Dacheindeckung. Greetings From Hamburg
Hi Johann, Many thanks - Danke. Peter
Excellent British chap explains how to properly install Onduline. Knighted by the Queen on 22/03/2021 for service and information to the Commonwealth. Blimey I have to do this - probably single handed on a sloped (but fortunately existing boarded and tarpaulined) roof of a garage so thank you Monsieur Petre !
Hi Johnny, Many thanks. Peter
Thanks for taking the time to make this video.
Seven years on, hope your roof is still looking good!
Hi Marc, It is still perfect. Cheers. Peter
This is a better tutorial than the Onduline tutorial.
Fantastic video Peter. I was about to start putting on Onduline roofing sheets with the 200+ nails supplied by the dodgy shed company, but your point about drilling screws in rather than hammering in a nail makes a lot more sense. If I need to get them out, I can simply unscrew them. 'Taking your time' is another favourite of mine. There is no point rushing this job, especially if one wants the shed to last a very long time.
Good decision - they are slightly more expensive than the nails but worth every penny. Cheers. Peter
Great Video Peter Thank's for taking the time to film it,
Great video. I'm renovating a 1960's house which had its original (very warped) corrugated asbestos roof on the garage. A roofing contractor quoted me £4,500 to replace it with an EDPM system which cames with a 15 year guarantee. The quote did however include disposal of the asbestos sheets. I've done the job for £500 ibcluding:18mm tongue and groove OSB boards which I sealed with several coates of Cuprinol Ducksback on which I laid the Onduline sheets. My local recycling centre will accept the old asbestos sheets at no cost but wrapped etc. The Onduline sheets also have a 15 year warranty and it's great to know that your original sheets were still keeping out the rain after 26 years.
Hi Michael, Well done. The typical cost of removal of asbestos from an average size farm barn is about £4k but most UK recycling companies will accept it wrapped with some charging and others not. You must be very proud of your efforts. Cheers. Peter
Was looking at onduline bitumen roofing for the first time. Thank you for such an informative video !
Glad it was helpful!
Great video that explains everything a new DIYer should know about. Thanks Peter.
Hi Sherab, Many thanks. Peter
Great job@ I put OSB on my cabin underneath. It's extra cost but it keeps it warmer and you don't need purlins. I love your roof continuation for side storage. I'm thinking logs!
Sounds great! Cheers. Peter
Hey! I was thinking of doing the same. Did this leak for you?
Enjoyed everything about this video production. This roofing repair was particularly well explained. Thanks.
Thank you for taking the time to give the very kind feedback. Peter
Brilliantly done Peter. Loved the film and I use the same stuff too.
Hi Shaun, Brilliant. Cheers. Peter
My moms roof came out super. Your video helped very much thank you!!! Your video explained how to fix the roof very thoroughly!!!
Like this guy
He’s a true British gent.
Love the boiler suit
Excellent Peter, my shed 10’x12’ has the original ridged sheeting and strange to say it’s 26 years old too. Did paint it a few years ago with a water proof but it’s tired looking. I had to pay at the tip for the DIY disposal which i did not know was expected. VMT. Good audio with out lots of ohs and A’s , you knows and wells. Lol.
Hi James, Many thanks - pity about the tip ! Peter
@@NewBritWorkshop I used the verge end sheets 1 m instead of wood facia . Looks tidy.
You've just confirmed what I'm going to do thank you mine have been up about as long as yours . And I won't be here in another 25 years to do it again smashing thank you
Hi David, Sound choice. Cheers. Peter
Ok I followed your advice Peter and used Onduline over the old felt on my cabin and then on my workshop roof. It is really easy to use and fit and so stunning to look at. I am so glad I followed your advice thank you.
+Brian Cusworth Hi Brian, I have complete faith in Onduline as I have, in effect, been testing it for 30 years now. I am delighted that you are so pleased and so grateful that you have taken the trouble to let me know. Cheers. Peter
Brilliant presentation Peter !!!
Hi Martin, Many thanks. Peter
The roof looks very good! I'm about to re-roof my carport which I built in timber many years ago. I'm impressed that your roof lasted so long and as I live in the mountains of Wales, where the weather is sometimes very harsh, I think this material will be perfect.
Make sure you note the wind direction as the Welsh rain can be quite penetrating ! Peter
Do you know what...this is so useful, thankyou so much! Especially the tips about using screws instead of nails and also how to finish the eaves. I'm just waiting for a break in this horrendous weather we're having to get out and put the new roof on my shed build...I'll probably end up on top of the shed on Xmas day at this rate....Very useful and very clear Cheers!
Thank you, re roofing couple of panels so this video was perfect
Glad it was helpful!
Seen people on Ebay advertising their old sheets rather than taking to the dump. Peter says the old Onduline was not leaking anyway so there may be a secondary usage for chicken sheds etc with a bit more overlap for peace of mind
NICE AND CLEAR AND TO THE POINT..WELL DONE SIR
Glad it helped
Thank you, an excellent video. I need to fix the shed on my newly acquired allotment and your clear instructions will help greatly.
Glad it was helpful!
So simply explained. Thank you.
Glad it was helpful!
Great job. A very English and thorough video.
I wanted to separate out my reaction to your most splendid presentation from my ideas about the material. It was a pleasure to watch. MANY thanks and warm regards for this excellent video. It was clear, comprehensible, logical and well filmed. I really liked the part where you added color graphics to make the sequence of panel installation even clearer. Congratulations on a brilliant job!
Hi Mike, I am sorry that things are not as you would hope where you are - it can therefore only get better. I was determined to use Onduline again after the success (over 26-27 years) with the first batch. It looks great now AND we have had some near hurricane winds since. Thank you for the kind words. Peter
New Brit Workshop I am very pleased to report that I've found a local store with the American version of this product in stock! They call it Ondura and comes in several colors. I'll probably use the grey. I'm doing up the designs now and checking how much roofing I'll need. I'll be looking at your shed video for a tutorial -- THANKS AGAIN.
+Mike Nestle In order to be helpful, I would like to add that Menards carries this material in the states. I haven't found screws as you use here however which is unfortunate. I would prefer the use of screws for this application. Has anyone had a problem with a loss of color and if so how long before it was noticeable? I see with your application you chose not to use anything underneath. Is this a common practice in the UK or just because you were placing this onto a shed?
I have always used green and it does not lose its colour but after about 18-20 years it does darken and you will have seen the final colour of my old roof in the video. Yes, there is nothing underneath as it is a garden shed. A common addition is plywood with a damp proof membrane if the building is used, say, as a workshop. Good luck finding the screws the agent should be able to fix that. Peter
@@NewBritWorkshop- First time I used Onduline was also some >20 years ago. Although with a major difference from your application.
Is that mine is used for what it´s best an under roofing layer. With traditional red clay roof tiles (Telha Lusa) finishing on top.
Well believe me I don´t expect that to need any attention in the next 30 to 40 years. ;-)
In fact I´m a bit surprised about seeing Onduline being used "as first and last layer". It wouldn´t be my first choice for that.
Anyway my next Onduline project (Portugal), in a few months. Will be the roof restoration of an old shed, with dry stack stone walls. According to the carving on the head stone over the door, it´s from 1856. I believe it was used to keep sheep trough out the 19th Century and part of the early 20th.
The Roman (Lusa) type tiles are from the same era and I want to keep them as much as possible. That´s where Onduline comes into play. :-)
Cheers
Great video, Will be doing mine in the next few weeks, I'll watch again just before I start, Great help 👍
Hi Dai, Thank you for the feedback. Good luck and watch your clothes with the Onduline ! Peter
@@NewBritWorkshop
I will, thanks Peter 👍
excellent stuff. such an inspiration. Love that shed design too.
Thank you! Cheers!
This was a brilliant well explained useful video. I was looking for help to decide what to replace my shed roof with that houses my Harley Davidson. So I need something that will be better than felt and it is also difficult to get at due to being next to another roof. This will work brilliantly. Thank you so much for sharing.
Good luck and take care on that magnificent bike. Peter
A RUclips Gem. Really helpful video. Thanks.
Thanks very informative. Just about to replace my Woodland Cabin that has felt on, its already failing after just 4 years.
Glad it helped
Brilliant video, I've been looking for the best roofing material for a lean to at the side of my house
Just been sold on this after watching your video,
Hugely informative, thankyou
Hi Andy, Many thanks. Peter
Thank you for making this video, cheers from the US
Thanks for watching and stay safe. Peter
This was perfect - detailed, informative and supported with personal experience and testimony. And.....BRITISH!
Well done. Exactly what I needed as I contemplate the expensive quote I have for a corrugated steel alternative. You have made Onduline look _very_ appealing. (And well done for doing your bit for nature with the bird and bug boxes.)
Thank you so much. Good luck with your roof. Peter
Very clear video of the fitting of Onduline roofing sheets. Many thanks.
Hi Chris, Many thanks. Once you have done one roof the rest are easy ! Cheers. Peter
Just bought 21 panels to fix mother 's roof on her house. Great video
+tobar9561 Excellent - good luck. Peter
It's been 7 years now since I used those panels on my mother's house and they are still holding up just fine. thank you!
The best tutorial on onduline on the net
Peter, MASSIVE THANKS for this 'how-to...' i'm doing my shed roof tommorow!
Hi Robert, How is it going? It is quite windy at my place today and so I hope you are okay on that roof. Peter
Great product, great shed, and a great video. Good job Peter.
Take care
Mike
Excellent , Thank you for taking the trouble to film.This is something I will do, however I have a Pent Roof Shed, so would have to modify the ridge pieces.
+Martin Pott Hi Martin, Good luck with the work. Thank you. Peter
This is an excellent video, that makes it all look very easy.
However, I also have a pent roof shed. It's currently covered with felt that has started leaking. The fall is apparently only 4.92 degrees. I'm hoping this is close enough to five. :) All the instruction videos and installation guides I can find are for apex roofs.
Once I take the felt off I will have exposed bare wood vertical eaves around all four sides. I can paint these the same as the rest of the shed walls (after attaching strips of wood to cover the joins.) Should I use one of the ridge pieces for the front to stop the weather getting under the roof and rotting the wood? Can I just screw down the sides or is it necessary to support the ridge (as appears to be the recommendation in the installation guide.)
Brilliant thank you. My cabin needs re roofing and this is the way I shall do it.
+Brian Cusworth Hi Brian, Super - Good luck. Peter
***** Hi Robin I have done all our roofs now so I hope I don't need to do it for another 25 years. Thank you for your kind suggestion though.
First class real-life demonstration. Thank you.
Hi Mike, Many thanks. Peter
Well done Peter. Top video
Hi Andrew, Many thanks. Peter
Thank you for posting, I was trying to decide between several products. Im sold.
If I can help just ask. Peter
Excellent! Thank you. Keep practising the ragtime piano!
Many thanks, I will pass on your regards to the Queen when I see her next. Peter
I utilize your technique in Texas and it works pretty well. Hope to go back up to replace it after a quarter of century pass by.....
Thanks for your video. it inspired me to change my roof. I followed what you said and all went to plan today. I appreciate your time doing this video. great
Brilliant - no more roofing for at least 25 years ! Peter
Peter, this is a great video. I currently work for Onduline in the UK and your video would have been ideal for my training as it really shows just how easy Onduline is to install. Have you seen the Mini profile and Onduvilla roof profiles we also do? These are also proving to be a great addition to our original range.
Best wishes Peter
Greg
Brilliant clear instructions. I did exactly what you did and you're right it is excellent stuff. I found your video very helpful thanks.
Many thanks. Peter
Great video, clear explanation, thanks very much!
Glad it was helpful!
I followed your video 4 years ago and replaced the roof on my shed and it's been great, thanks Peter.
Hi Andy, That is brilliant - many thanks. Peter
Very informative....will be trying this on my shed .
+Boris Cybagooseuk Hi Boris, I must say that I have been a fan of Onduline for over 30 years and have no hesitation in recommending it to everyone. I have lost count of the number of sheds and stables that I have used it on. Good luck. Peter
The previous owner of my house seemed to love this stuff. my 20x30 workshop was roofed with it. I spent a year chasing leaks including one area which was just porous. I removed the lot (it had to go to landfill) and replaced it with box section steel. Rigid, no problems and recyclable at end of life and pale grey underside is better inside. I also have a small garage sized building about 8 years old with the Onduline sagging between the battens (@ 600cc) and there are signs of leaks on the ceiling insde. I will get the new steel sheets cut to the exact length, much easier. Onduline is used on stables, but the roof is decked with OSB, the idea is that you get less noise when it rains and of course it can't sag. Oh yes, steel doesn't burn, Onduline...
Hi Martin, I have never had any sagging issues with Onduline but if people can afford the box section steel then all well and good. Cheers. Peter
Same as Ondura here! I love this product! I am going to attempt to put it on a new roof on a deck tomorrow by myself. Since it is light weight and we have cut the sheets in half long way, I should be able to handle it. Going to surprise my husband. Working at camper. I use screws and the washers and will have to work from a ladder as well. He thinks I am just taking materials up for him while he has to work. Hope I can do it!
1065Olivia You need to check that everything is safe on the ladder and then on the roof. It is better to use screws as they are easier to fix. Good luck. Peter
New Brit Workshop I think the roof is safe I put it up myself. We decided to put a roof over the rest of our deck at the camper and I love construction work, anything with wood... so I have been going and also expanding it from 8' to 11'. I put up 8 foot privacy walls and the rafters and furring strips. Made 2 doors and fenced area for little dogs. Supposed to wait on actual roofing for my husband but want to try to surprise him and do it myself. I will be most careful. Thanks for your video! He gets to see all the work this week when they cut the water back on.
1065Olivia Good luck - he will be surprised and delighted. Peter
New Brit Workshop Well I put in a LONG day today and it was hard standing in between the rafters but I managed to get 90 % finished on the roof! Will finish up tomorrow when I go back. Your video really did help me to get it straight in my mind exactly how to do it. Thanks again! P.S. You should see how many people drive their golf carts by in amazement that a woman is doing the work alone. lol
1065Olivia Super - well done. Peter
Really nice video - I like your style, articulate and very knowledgeable. Subscribed!
Hi Reiss, Welcome to The New Brit Workshop. Peter
Brilliant video and very well made
Hi Tony, many thanks. Peter
Love the videos straight to the point
Hi Philip, Many thanks. Peter
Hi Peter,thank you for a very informative video. As always a very comprehensive presentation.I have just used Onduline on my newly built shed. It really is a super product and I wish I had known about it years ago.Like you I used the screws rather than the nails. A super all round product.Thanks again.Best Wishes,Mark.
Hi Mark, Excellent. Many thanks for the feedback - it will help others to make up their minds. Peter
Hi Olly, Onduline is excellent. Coroline is a less expensive product aimed at the DIY side of the market - it is thinner than Onduline and cannot be expected to last as long. The price difference is so small that I feel it is more sensible to get the better quality product - a genuine example of an a'porth of tar. Peter
You sir should teach very well explained thank you for a great video 👍
Love your style and I've subbed.
Not sure about the Onduline going over the fascia boards? Very informative video, many thanks.
Glad it was helpful!
Peter sorry for posting a comment so long after the video was published. When I watched the fixing method I was surprised that the attachment was not done at the trough of the corrugation rather than at the crest when screws were used. It would seem like this has less likelihood of deforming the material and there would be little or no gap between the attachment point and the roofing reducing any possible shifting under wind loads. I looked at the Onduline web site and they recommend exactly as you did. My instinct was different in this regard and wondered about your thoughts. Pros for my approach - can use shorter screws; more secure attachment; less over tightening risk. Cons - still need long screws and crest attachment of roof cap.
Hi Dean, No problem posting comments about any of my videos at any time. The screws or nails go in at the top of the corrugation because puncturing in the trough, where the rain water would flow, can lead to a wet shed !! Peter
If it is any consolation, I built the small shed, shown in one of the stills, using my super Festool gear. The overhang was an after thought a year or so after the original shed was built. It was easy to do but not very cleverly done as I had a full time job and was on the road a lot in those days. Good luck. Peter
New Brit Workshop I like the overhang idea. I’m building me a man cave / she shed at the bottom of the garden and I might incorporate the overhand into my design and use it as a wood store. Thanks for the idea 🙂👍🏼
Hi Barry, Funny enough, at the dump someone said that they could use some of it for a chicken hutch. I did damage the old sheets taking them off but it was all amazingly sound considering it had done 26 years. The new roof is superb (a lot better than felt) and will see me out. Peter
Classy video. Classy guy. Thanks a lot.
Many thanks Howard. Peter
Hi Peter, after searching through many videos of roofing i came across yours and what a breath of fresh air.The way you explain things and talk clearly with no loud music drowning out the narration please keep doing more.One question,I am constructing a lean to onto a brick garage wall and wish to use this product ,can i use the ridge pieces as flashing to chase into the brickwork as in traditional lead flashing? many thanks.
Hi Peter, I would not do that as they would not last for ever. Could you use lead instead ? Peter
Great video, thank you! I'm hoping to replace the felt on my shed using this product.
+dan watkins Hi Dan, You will be very pleased with the quality of Onduline compared to felt. I have been using Onduline for over 30 years, know many others using it and have no hesitation in encouraging you to do the same. Peter
I liked the part about not getting the bits on your shoes - I first thought this was a very British thing to say. Afterwards I thought about it and if you tread the stuff into the house, it could make a mess of carpets, so actually a great tip.
One question- how do you prevent the saw teeth from getting gummed up?
Hi Tim, You can squirt a bit of WD40 or paraffin on the saw if need be. I did not need to do this. Cheers. Peter
Fantastic video. Addressed all my concerns and questions regarding Onduline. Ta! Just subscribed as I very much like your easy going style.
Many thanks gppixelworks,
Onduline is a great product and the new roof has survived its first 90+ mph winds here in the UK. Peter
Last year I covered my shed roof with epdm 2mm pond lining sheet. Seems to be good stuff.
It's been nearly a year since I fixed my mom's roof with the panels and there have been no leaks at all
Excellent news - your Mum will be very pleased. Many thanks for letting me know. Peter
Always enjoy your videos..... Give my regards to the Queen.
An excellent video, so well presented, thank you for sharing and going to sub. you.
I need to replace my shed roof and have been considering Onduline now I've decided that this is what I will use.
Hi Prince, My old one lasted nearly 27 years and the new one will outlast me. Many thanks for the kind words. Peter
Compared to many channels on YT yours is outstanding, I'm happy to have found you.
Excellent, thanks for making this video.
Many thanks Alan.
Peter
love your corrugated material for roofing do you overlap any of the corrugated material I build a shed all by myself but I totally screwed up installing the tarp on the roof I made a flat roof and it was leaking water when it rain just on one side of the roof,it was the way I position the wood board,overlap, I had three dips that hold puddles of water then rain in my shed, waste of material I don't ever want to use tarp or shingles again, I'd rather use the corrugated,like yours,thanks for the educating video you put out
The pieces are overlapped on all edges as you can see in the video. Good luck. Peter
Peter, I have a couple of questions with regards to the fixing of the sheets - 1. As you have no sarking boards on the roof, does the sheeting suffer from condensation issues? 2. Do you need to fill the gaps created by the ridges at the gutters to prevent infestation from nesting birds/squirrels etc? 3. Although I would not be expecting to clamber around on the roof, are the sheets quite robust, particularly over time as the elements are likely to make the sheets brittle? Anyway, I hope you can answer these questions and excellent tutorial and demonstration. Regards. David.
Hi David, My roof does not suffer particularly from condensation as I have plenty of air flowing through the shed. This does allow all sorts of creature to get in but that is not an issue for me. I built a shed not so long ago where I used plywood sarking and (effectively) made the shed almost air tight. The customer wanted to keep bird seed in the shed and also apples and so mice and birds had to be kept out. There was never any sign of any condensation in that shed. My 27 year old roof was a little fragile towards the end but had withstood a hurricane in its 15th year and many really bad gales before and since. You certainly cannot walk on the roof. Peter
Quicker to use a claw hammer to pull out the useless nails, put something in the dip to wedge against. I also fix from above, more recently with supporting boards. Fix battens to pieces of ply so that the battens sit in the Onduline groove, use two or three and you have easy access.
This video is amazing! Thanks for the help, subbed to the channel.
Many thanks. Peter
Well done sir. Really well presented. Jobs a good‘un
Hi Paddy, Many thanks. Peter
@@NewBritWorkshop I was glad to see you’d changed out of your wellies into some suitable footwear.
Very good informative video. You say your old roof wasn't leaking ........ I could have used them for my shed!! ;)
Hi Peter,
I would just like to say that I always enjoy your videos...keep up the good work.
Onduline....have you ever had any issues with condensation on the under/inside surface when using this product?
I ask as I am considering using this product on my shed come workshop.
Hi Ningis21,
I have never noticed any condensation at all but my shed eaves are ventilated (the wind can blow straight through!).
I doubt whether there would be any problems as Onduline has quite a good insulating factor. You will need some ventilation in your roof void, To be on the safe side take a look at the Onduline web site and for extra assurance, send them an email.
We have just had two sessions of really bad winds - the first saw gusts of 60-70 mph and then we had 70+ mph. My Onduline roof is just as good as it was when I installed it. I love the screw fixings.
Thank you for your kind comments.
Peter
Well done video sir Thx for posting!
Welder6131 Cheers. Peter
Great video Peter, I need to replace my roof soon. I like the design of your shed with the overhanging roof. My only gripe with this video is there wasn't a Festool in sight:)
Very help-full
May I ask why one fixes through the peaks of the corrugation rather than the troughs which would seem easier to get a tight purchase to the wood? Is is to negate water ingress as the water obviously trickles down the troughs? Many thanks for your efforts, Sir
Hi Bobby, Yes, it is to prevent water from going through. Cheers. Peter
@@NewBritWorkshop many thanks
Nice work
Many thanks Soloho. Peter
Great video many thanks
Glad you enjoyed it
Great video and thank you. I live in America where we use bloody shingles on our roofs. My question is can I use this Onduline sheets on top of the shingles currently on my shed.
Hi Kun, Yes you can as long as they are sound. Peter
By the way...is it worth using the foam eaves fillers they recommend? With a large overlap from the sheet to the ridge (I've a pitch of approx. 20 degrees) I thought it would be best to let the air get under there? I'm laying the sheets on roofing battens attached to a roof made of shiplap cladding.
+Jonny Spencer Hi Jonny, Thank you for your previous comments. I would not bother with the foam fillers, as you rightly say, it is a good idea to get some air through. Good luck and take care on the ladder. Happy Christmas. Peter
Brilliantly explain.. thanks
Glad it was helpful!
That's great Peter. It looks very good on your shed.
When laying the sheets side by side please could you tell me how much overlap in the humps do you employ? One hump or two? Or perhaps more? Thank you.
Hi Jimi, One would be enough but if you can manage two then it would be a dash better. Remember that you have to take account of the prevailing wind in order to know which piece should overlap the other. Peter
@@NewBritWorkshop Thank you very much Peter and that's a crucial reminder- I had already forgotten about the wind even though you carefully explained this in your video. I will watch your guidance again before I make a start so I am well prepared.
Hi Tim, I think I prefer the traditional look of corrugated sheets. Peter
One thing I can't seem to find an explanation online: why do the screws go on the ridges, instead of the valleys of the corrugation? That means a gap of air with each screw bare between the underneath of the panel and the purlin. I imagine that's better for water runoff but doesn't seem very secure.
Hi Janice, If the screws go in the valleys then the stress close to the screw is quite high and the Onduline will fail early. Also, as you say, the water run off is better with the screws on the ridge. This approach has stood the test of time and is by far the best. Peter
Hi Peter,
Great video. I need to put a new roof on my shed and just wanted to know if the Onduline roofing is ok for extreme temperatures, as here in Bulgaria we can go down to minus 20 in the winter and up to plus 40 in the summer. I like the idea of using this material as it can go straight on top of the existing material.
Brendan
Hi Brendan, Take a look at the Onduline web site and check what temperature range they recommend. My shed roof has seen brief periods of -16 C and longer periods of about 36 deg C and it does not appear to have had any adverse effect. Cheers. Peter
Hi Peter,
Thanks for your prompt reply, I'll certainly do that. May I ask another quick question? My garden roof is a lot higher than yours, and in the past I 've had to climb on it to clear it from leaves etc. Is this possible/advisable with Onduline?
Cheers
Brendan
Hi Brendan, Walking on Onduline will crush the material but...
It is easy to make a modified plank that allows you to walk across the roof. Take a piece of plywood or other suitable material and fix wooden pieces in parallel and at a spacing that matches (say) every 4th trough in the Onduline. This can then be laid across the roof and the pressure of your weight will be exerted on the tougher trough and not the peak of the Onduline. The wooden pieces will need to be reasonably narrow otherwise they will mark the Onduline as it rises from the trough to the peak. Peter
Great tip Peter, many thanks again.
Brendan
Good sensible video 👍👏
Thanks 🙂
Good clear video and instructions thank you. I am looking to replace my garage roof. It is a compton sectional garage with an asbestos roof approximately 8m x 3.5m. The pitch is quite shallow about 15 degrees. The compton roof is supported by small angle iron strips so new purlins would be required over the whole roof. Would you recommend this product for my project and any other advice would be much appreciated. Thank you.
Hi John, Yes, a 15 deg pitch will be fine. You can attach timber to the existing metal purlins which may make the project simpler. Peter
Thanks for your swift response.
Maybe I'll add some interesting artefacts under the Onduline for future generations.
Cheers,
Mark
How does the rigidity compare to steel sheets? Can’t decide if it would require too much support underneath
Onduline will not improve the rigidity of the underlying structure but that can be an advantage as it should not buckle if there are small changes to the structure below. It is easier and probably cheaper to create a roof with Onduline and, as I said, mine lasted for many years. Peter