Can't use traditional roof tiles

Submitted by Manic40 t3_zzsyvk in DIY

We have built a lightweight timber extension and can't put traditional roof tiles on it...disaster! The building is timber framed sat on top of a dwarf wall (replaced conservatory . I need to put lightweight tiles on the roof but they are way more expensive than traditional roof tiles. Are there any gotchas or anything I should avoid or any advice on how to keep cost down on these tiles? What's my best option? Aluminium tile sheets? Ideally I want it to look close to the original roof. I've done some research but have no idea what lasts or looks good.

I am in the UK and the style to match is Mendip tiles

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Uncanevale t1_j2dvzdd wrote

Don’t know the look you are trying to match, but sometimes it’s better to go with a completely different color or style rather than one that is close but not close enough.

Maybe not the right answer for you, but at least worth considering.

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ToolMeister t1_j2dl3c8 wrote

Can you still beef up the structure or is it too late? I would look into a metal roof that closely matches your existing tiles

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Manic40 OP t1_j2dpsnr wrote

Its too late the timber frame is in and sitting on the dwarf wall. There's no beam to tie it all in that's who I worry about the weight of the tiles

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Imissmymommyshedead t1_j2dn7ll wrote

Brava has synthetic tiles that look great (Not all shiny and cheap looking like some ive seen) and weigh about the same as asphalt shingles.

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