Gazebo Cedar Shingle Roofing
Experts in Converting and Re-roofing of timber garden buildings, Beach Huts & Summer Houses
Cedar Shingle Roofing Conversions & Installation
Western Red Cedar Shingles are offered as an alternative to thatch. This beautiful, extremely durable timber with its natural preservative elements is low maintenance and will last for decades. Using our expertise and knowledge, we are able to supply and install cedar shingle roofing for all circular garden buildings, gazebos, huts, and summer houses.
Installation or refurbishment comprises of an entire new roof handmade in our workshop and installed in place of your current thatched roof on-site.
Step-By-Step Installation of Cedar Shingles
Whether converting your garden building or gazebo from a thatched roof to a cedar shingle roof or simply replacing an old cedar roof, you can be certain that Chiltern Garden Buildings have the experience and skills to get it right first time. No mess, no hassle, just a professional job.
The images below are examples of our cedar shingle roofing installations carried out on Beach Hut Leisure (Miami and Daytona models), Crown Pavilions and Julian Christian (Salisbury models).
Beach Hut Leisure - Miami Gazebo
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1. New Timbers Installed
To convert your roof from a thatch tile to a cedar shingle, you will require a complete new timber roof.
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2. Birch Ply Lining Added
The roof structure includes a laminated circular ring beam, rafters, and central key block, birch plywood roof lining, batons, and western red cedar shingles finished with a lead capping.
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3. Cedar Shingles Installed
All timbers are treated with wood preservative, with the option of the bright finish ceiling upgrade. Cedar Shingle Roofs have a lifespan of 20+ years.
To convert your roof from a thatch tile to a cedar shingle, you will require a complete new timber roof.
The roof structure includes a laminated circular ring beam, rafters, and central key block, birch plywood roof lining, battens, and western red cedar shingles finished with a lead capping.
All timbers are treated with wood preservative, with the option of the bright finish ceiling upgrade. Cedar Shingle Roofs have a lifespan of 20+ years.
Julian Christian - Salisbury Gazebo
Thatch to cedar roof conversion - our process
Julian Christian - Chatsworth Gazebo
Thatch to cedar roof conversion
Beach hut leisure - Miami Gazebo
Thatch to cedar roof conversion
Beach hut leisure - Daytona gazebo
Thatch roof to cedar shingle conversion
Beach Hut Leisure - Miami Gazebo
Thatch roof to cedar shingle conversion
Julian Christian - Salisbury Gazebo
Chiltern Garden Buildings - Fawley
Thatch roof to cedar shingle conversion
Crown Pavilion gazebo
Thatch to cedar shingle roof conversion
Breeze House - Savannah
Thatch roof to cedar shingle conversion
Julian Christian - Salisbury Gazebo
Thatch to cedar roof conversion with bright ceiling finish and timber side panel upgrade
FAQs
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Chiltern Garden Buildings will usually complete a re-thatch within half a day.
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On average, you will need to re-thatch your garden building roof every 6 to 8 years. This ensures the roof remains of high quality and is in good condition. The thatch we use will need more care and attention than the traditional thatch used on houses. Chiltern Garden Buildings use South African Cape Reed, which is harvested and manufactured into a tile.
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Your garden building roof thatch will last for approximately 5- 8 years. In some cases, the thatch will not need to be replaced after this amount of time. However, it is always worth checking after 5 years have passed. If you are unsure if your thatch needs replacing, please email images of your building and we will do our best to advise you.
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Our service is Nationwide.