UK roofing guides in plain English: flat roofs, pitched roofs, tiles, felt, materials and costs. With real numbers from trade sources.https://roofexplained.co.uk/https://roofexplained.co.uk/flat-roof/https://roofexplained.co.uk/flat-roof/EPDM, GRP or felt? Lifespan 20-30 years. Cost £40-100/m². What works for sheds vs extensions.Sat, 16 May 2026 12:00:00 GMThttps://roofexplained.co.uk/slate-roof/https://roofexplained.co.uk/slate-roof/Natural slate lasts 75-100 years. Synthetic slate lasts 40-60 years. Cost £60-120/m².Sat, 16 May 2026 13:00:00 GMThttps://roofexplained.co.uk/felt-roof/https://roofexplained.co.uk/felt-roof/Torch-on felt lasts 10-20 years. Self-adhesive felt lasts 5-10 years. Cost £10-40/m².Sat, 16 May 2026 14:00:00 GMT