Putting Felt On A Shed Roof

Allow about 1 foot 0 30 m of the felt to hang over the hip.

Putting felt on a shed roof.

Roll out the first layer of felt you will need to begin at the very bottom of one side of the roof. The rolled roofing is the same material as asphalt shingles but in a long roll rather than cut into rectangles. Then rolling the felt lengthwise move it across the surface of the roof shed. Line up the loose edge of the roll with one of the bottom corners of your roof and fasten it using 10 12 staples grouped closely together near the center of the strip s edge.

Use your craft knife to cut a slit in the felt overhang at the apex of the roof then fold the felt down there and nail securely at 10cm intervals along the gable. Never install the felt vertically across your roof. Never apply roof felt to a surface layer that is wet or damp it could lead to warping of the decking below or even to the rotting of the shed roof. Gradually unroll the paper across the rooftop stopping to add more staples every 1 2 feet 0 30 0 61 m.

Roofing felt is sold in rolls and the product label will give information on the area contained. Divide the area of your roof by the area of the felt rolls you plan to use and allow an approximate 10 extra for waste. Watch our step by step video showing how to felt a shed roof with expert advice and top tips to help you complete the job with confidence. For hip type shed roofs which include slopes on all 4 sides begin at the square hip at the top of the roof.

Shingling a shed and want some tips. If you have a small spit or hole in a shed roof it can also be repaired with the felt adhesive mentioned above. You can then re attach fascia boards to keep your shed looking smart by hiding the folded over roofing felt at each gable end. Adjust the felt as you roll it making sure that it s straight with no bubbling.

Watch and see how easy it is. Simply cut a patch of green mineral felt 50mm 2 larger in every direction than the repair requires. Ensure the mating surfaces is clean and dry they apply adhesive to the damaged area and the underside of the repair patch. The roofing felt is meant to be put down first and then covered with a layer of shingles or rolled roofing as the felt will not hold up to the weather on its own.