Hi, wanna ask about the options for a small (5'x20') wet kitchen extension.

The contractor is recommending a normal roof tiles with zinc sheet under it.

But I'm looking for a lighter option, is those ACP (used for awning) suitable to use as a roof material? Or any other options that cost not too much than a normal roof tiles?

Reason for lighter roof is, my area soil is a bit soft, so wanna keep all the building materials as light as possible to avoid additional load that might cause settlement and cracks.

Thanks

if u google acp, u can see how thick the aluminium coating is (rest is just plastic) . maybe u no appetite use as roof liao.

Cracks and soil settlement will also happen with the use of combinations of light matetials.

You should consult a geotechnical engineer b4 starting work.

i see, how about those metal deck roofing? The contractor said this will have higher chances of leakage in the future if compare with the clay roof tiles. not sure if it's true?

ya we have the RC piling as well, so should be able to take all the loads.

just wanna see, if there are options to reduce on the building weight, then can also consider it.

this metal deck should be better than acp.., we just replaced a big section of our office roof with big rusted holes.. (owner paid for this kind metal deck..still tahan over 15years from new time)
your contractor may have a point..clay roof tiles sure can tahan long time.

Any idea what is the labour cost for replacing roof tiles. I was quoted RM5000 (labour only) to replace tiles for a 25x80 ft single storey house. It probably works out to about RM3.30 psf

Any idea if this is reasonable ?

This post has been edited by gilabola: Jul 3 2023, 06:23 PM

Any idea of the rough cost to replace a double-story roof gutter? I was quoted RM 9500 to

a) Remove(metal) and install new Upvc gutter
B) Install 4" outlet pipe (x2 existing x2 new)

Note: House is on the end lot, so need to do for Front, Back and right Side

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What's a good roof material for coastal area? (salty environment)

Aluminium and concrete.