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Installing Insulated Roof Panels (1 of 2) - Building a Workshop - Part 7a -

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The big day has finally arrived with the installation of the roof 👍. This is a complete departure from the original design once I found out about SIP (Structural Insulated Panel) panels and their availability for small projects like mine. As they are widely used in industry, there is very little content out there for DIY folk who might be considering these for use in their garden room / workshop projects. There is a lot of talking heads in this video as I felt it right to put across to you the answers I had to seek before proceeding to install these as I feel a lot of folk would be asking the same questions.

Please feel free to get in touch if you have any questions regarding this video. I am certainly no expert, but I have just been through the process of installing these and you might be thinking of doing the same. Best wishes, Leo

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20 Comments

@DustyKorpse 5 years ago

I’ve spoken to a couple of companies regarding this type of roofing but they just weren’t interested. Glad you found someone who appreciates your business 👍🏻

@simonlunt353 3 years ago

Hello sir thank you for your video I am putting a new roof on my old garage which I have made into my workshop as a joiner I do know about roofs but I have never used this material before so I was looking to see any one who has done this job and boy you have Answered a lot of questions and things I didn’t know about you have been a great help thank you l have watched your one year later video as well take care and thanks 👍

@graemecheung300 2 years ago

There are hand powered automatic centre punch available from engineering supplier’s

@gedreillyhomestead6926 5 years ago

Spring loaded punch! 👍 😎

@johnnettleton1240 7 months ago

I think allowing for building in some rafters or purlins across the width would have braced the walls better than relying on a few screws around the edges.
The height may have been affected but detailing the roof and lateral restraint of the walls is a primary consideration.

@briangadsby6653 4 years ago

There should be no need to drill the sheets the screws should self drill the sheets and have a stitch thread under the seal washer to pull the outer sheet and washer together tight to avoid ponding around the fixing ,If the screws didn't have this course thread under the head then they have provided you with the wrong screws also there better with a colour coded moulded head rather than lose caps ,The first panel needs laying down where you want it and put a main fixing in the bottom corner then put the second sheet on level with the first and put a stitch top and bottom to hold them together or even do three like this and then square all 3 together pivoting on the single screw in the first sheet will give you a better idea where your heading and save a load of time

@EppingBlogger 4 months ago

I was surprised there was no mastic along bearing walls and where panels overlap.

@djtaylorutube 2 years ago

Super helpful thanks. I had started looking at timber/rubber costs and then saw these on another video and thought for the convenience alone that they'd be a good win, plus no maintenance. Price from my quick sums wasn't disadvantageous either.

@martincretchley3097 11 months ago

I watched this video over ten times and picked up so much info - thank you! I am also very pleased to say I've just completed my own project. Without this video it would have been impossible.

@biffabeau 3 years ago

I am thnking of replacing my shed and decided to build rather than buy. I came across these panels and realised that you can use these similar panel for walls. I have a concrete base from the last shed. I plan to build two courses of brickes. Then fit some king up ally channel for the panels to sit in. I saw a video where they foam glue the panels togther. Then place the roof as you have. It looks dead simple and I fancy the challenge. There are firms out there selling quite expensive summer houses, built exactly this way. At the moment I am struggling to work out what to order. You're right there is a lack of content on this online.

@VirtualCrash 5 years ago

my uncle built his old workshop with them 30 odd years ago and still standing today i feel your pain 1 handed

@samhensan8175 3 years ago

Not taking the video outside was a bad idea, that's what was needed.

@robmills4709 5 years ago (edited)

Great video Leo, good to see it's not just me that over analyses projects.
Many a sleepless night making things bigger than they are.
It's looking great.
Automatic centre punch, cheap, easy to use one handed, just press down and it "fires" down.
Good luck with the rest of your build 👍

@ianharris2578 5 years ago

I just have to say that this video has been absolutely priceless for me and helping me with all the questions that I have too. I've been trying to plan my workshop roof for the last couple of months and weighing up the pros and cons of all the different types of roofs - it has be a massive headache! I've gone around in circles with all the different videos and peoples opinions. Thank you very much for making it so clear!!

@sawdustandsurvival 5 years ago

Brilliant to see this coming on so far. Also really good of you to make a video on this subject to genuinely help anyone who's using one of these. It looks like a really good choice.

@malachy1847 4 years ago

Great resolve to tackle this Job, as a retired Trades Person from the Pharma Industry i have seen many Production buildings , warehouses , technical buildings and Utilities coming out of the ground on Site and being cladded with same...could well be the coming thing as properly designed and detailed with the proper RAL colour it could even be used in a Habitable Buildings...on a sloping extension on the back of a property where it wasn't seen from the Street ...Glad it worked out Great Upload....

@garybrown9719 3 years ago

Great video thanks

@GrumpysWorkshop4 5 years ago

Mate you dont have to appologise the video was spot on. I think thats a great option for doing a roof. No joists needed no faffing about with insulation or having to drag a heavy rubber membrane up onto the roof. Spot on mate & an all round great video.
Wish i had done my roof different. I chose the fibreglass method & now i think that was the biggest mistake i made when building my workshop. Looking foward to the next episode.

@rb3500ooo 1 year ago

Really helpful!!! Planning a garden room and the fact these don't need support underneath for a short span is absolutely gold ! 🥇🥇🥇🥇🙏

@AndyUK-SYTyrita 2 years ago

I wish I had done this on my workshop. I put big 7”x2” joists over my 7.5m x 4m workshop then I put on USB and ran out of money for EPDM. Put DPC membrane on which has lasted a good 3-4 years but is now shot. Not sure I can afford the panels now. Probably wouldn’t have cost any more at the time. Cheers very helpful and loved you on the TV prog. Andy UK