From Rotten to Rock-Solid: A Garage Roof, Some Mince Pies & Questionable Chicken Labour

When John and the Moose Roofing & Building team arrived to look at this Isle of Wight garage roof, it didn’t take long to spot the problem. The fascias were completely rotten, the roof was past its best, and water had been finding its way in far too easily. In short: it was leaking very badly and had definitely reached the end of its working life.

What was going on?

Once stripped back, it became clear the garage roof needed more than just a quick patch-up. The structure required five brand-new joists, all installed using pressure-treated timber for long-term durability. On top of that, we fitted new 18mm OSB boards to create a solid, reliable deck before any felting could begin.

With the weather doing its usual Isle of Wight impression — unpredictable at best — the team cracked on, carefully timing each stage to keep everything dry. Despite dodging showers, the entire job was completed in just three days.

The new roof

The finished garage roof now features a three-layer built-up felt system, providing excellent waterproofing and durability. It’s a big upgrade from what was there before and should keep the garage dry and protected for many years to come.

Enter… the chickens 🐔

No Isle of Wight job is complete without a bit of character, and this one came with a couple of free-roaming chickens who were very keen to “help”. They spent most of the job underfoot, inspecting tools, scrounging biscuit crumbs and eyeing up the team’s mince pies.

John did briefly wonder whether the chickens might make better labourers than the one he had with him… but sadly, their enthusiasm didn’t quite translate into roofing skills. Excellent morale officers, though.

A small job — done properly

It might “only” be a garage roof, but we treat every job the same way: solid structure, quality materials, and a tidy, long-lasting finish. The client was kind enough to keep the team fuelled with mince pies (always appreciated), and we left behind a smart, weather-tight roof — minus the chickens.

If you’ve got a leaking garage roof, rotten fascias, or any roofing work that needs attention on the Isle of Wight, Moose Roofing & Building is always happy to help.