There are multiple types of garden studio roof options available. Here we look at the best in our opinion for the garden studio industry
EPDM Rubber Roof for Garden Rooms
A one piece epdm rubber is especially crafted to work on flat and low pitch roof spaces. Because they have no joins they are probably the best option for a stand alone structure like a garden office studio.
The epdm rubber is especially flexible and also resistant to all weather including uv exposure. The rubber is durable and will not crack like some other roof coverings.
The rubber is contained with roof trims that finish with a neat clean edge. Held with poly pins this allows the rubber to contract and expand with the changing yearly climate
A professionally installed epdm roof should last up to 50 years and will need little to zero maintenance
Its eco credentials are better than expected considering it is rubber. It is fully recyclable and will also help with energy costs by keeping the heat in.
Epdm is also the perfect option to add a sedum grass on top as it has zero risk of water or moisture ingress.
Sedum Green Roofs for Garden Rooms
A sedum roof is a natural living carpet of grass and sedum. This blends into the roof structure perfectly and softens the visual impact of the studio as well as encouraging nature in.
Sedum is drought resistant and will continue to grow in varied conditions while requiring no real maintenance. The colour and appearance will shift with the seasons of the year.
Environmentally sedum is a great option. It adds to the bio diversity of the site, absorbs rain water and creates a natural form of insulation to the space.
Pitched roof options
A pitched roof can add an additional wow factor to any garden studio. Tiles and composite options are perfect solutions for a well constructed timber build.
Synthetic Roof Tiles for Garden Rooms
More durable than clay tiles and considerably more light weight, synthetic roof tiles are perhaps the perfect option for a garden studio with a pitched roof.
They have the appearance of a real tile especially the slate effect options replicating the real look without the maintenance issues
Made from advanced polymers they are easy to install and resistant to weather and uv. Meaning they will not crack or break over time. The benefit here is the space will retain its look long term.
Torch-On Felt Roofs for Garden Rooms
Torch on felt is a resilient heat applied system. It consists of layers of reinforced bitumen felt welded together to create a weatherproof roof designed to take all weather conditions. Modern systems are made of multiple layers of bitumen.
Bitumen is a great solution where different types of roof meet each other as it is extremely versatile and can be combined with lead flashing to join flat and pitched roofs together.
