CASE STUDY: Mel Darvill turns her tired, old shed into her summerhouse of dreams
Shed upgrade with Onduline
Mel Darvill: @melslittlegarden
We were delighted to team up with Mel Darvill, better known as @melslittlegarden on Instagram.
Mel is in the process of transforming her new garden into a space filled with food, flowers and wildlife.
Through the house-buying process, a full structural survey flagged that the shed roof was in urgent need of replacement. As a keen DIY-er, Mel was keen to tackle this herself rather than calling in the professionals.
Mel, who lives with her husband and two children in East London, kicked off the transformation by painting the shed black to freshen it up and help preserve the wood.
Next, Mel turned her attention to the shed roof, where the old felt was being held on by bricks! After clearing away any dirt and debris, Mel secured the existing felt down properly with felt adhesive. It was then time for the best bit - installing the ONDULINE sheets.
Project overview
ONDULINE EASYFIX was the perfect choice for our new and improved shed roof, easy to install, quick to fit, lightweight, and stylishly designed. It made the whole process fast and hassle-free.
Mel went for the classic green to complement the trees and plants in her garden and to stand out against the black.
Mel found watching the step-by-step video really handy for getting to grips with what was required. It was just a case of measuring up, cutting what was needed, overlapping the panels, screwing them together and then adding on the ridge and verge pieces to complete the finished look. Mel did a bit of extra overlapping just for a seamless and completely watertight finish. It couldn’t have been simpler.
The finished result
Mel completed all the sanding, painting and installation of the new roof in just one weekend, with no fancy tools required.
Of course, the great British weather put the roof to the test pretty quickly with the arrival of a lot of wind and rain, but it passed with flying colours.
The new roof means Mel’s much-loved gardening supplies are all safe from leaks, all housed in a stunning summerhouse rather than a dilapidated old shed. It is the star of the show in her new garden.
She is looking forward to creating a new potting area inside, all ready to sow seeds to add to her beautiful new space.
Mel’s full installation
“The corrugated sheets are a game-changer for DIYers. Installation is a breeze. They’re so lightweight, easy to cut, and the SealSmart technology means a watertight, self-sealing roof. I was so impressed by how easy these sheets are to work with, and I am feeling pretty chuffed with this transformation. This was such a simple DIY project, if I can do this, you can too!”
Check out Mel’s transformation video above to see just how straightforward the installation process was.
Ready to Tackle Your Roofing Project?
Now that you know how simple it is to work with Onduline Easyfix, it's time to get your project started! Head over to your local B&Q today and pick up everything you need. Don't let your roofing worries linger – find Onduline Easyfix at B&Q and experience the difference for yourself!
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