Hi,hi
We had an extension built last year roofed with Nordman tilesheets. The pitch was approx 13 degrees. Firstly on the appearance issue, if you have a relatively small garden (which we do) you really cant see the roof from the ground level as its (by its nature) at a low pitch. To my eyes they look fine but they won't weather like normal tiles. I would also judge them to be slightly nosier than normal tiles (I suppose you could try to double up on insulation but its really the rain hitting off it thats the issue so I dont know that it would dampen it down completely). We havent (toch wood) had any leaks yet but I imagine its down to the competence of the builder - he seemed to like using it, its quick and easier than normal roof tiles. On the velux window issue there are flat roof velux available - see www.velux.ie but they arent very attractive. They are on an upstand (you can see it on the site) and not very attractive. Regular ones were used on our extension, flashing detail was beefed up, builder is assuming responsibility (lives down the road so he's not running away). Once you're not too exposed I think you should get away with a few degrees (again depending on the competency of the builder). Hope this helps,
Jack
Jack
many thanks for your input. Seen the Velux flat roof solution and agree that they dont look the best from the outside - was told something similar in that they could beef up the flasing and again because its not totally flat we should be ok albeit not covered by the warrenty.
Tnx again
D
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