1 what you will need when felting a shed roof.
Replacing felt on flat shed roof.
Instead of replacing the felt roof we decided to use a product call.
2 or 3 layer.
Before you attach the new felt to your roof use a putty knife to scrape off old pieces of felt and remove any old nails with a claw hammer.
Replacing the felt on your flat roof is not a job for everyone but anyone can do the job by following a few simple directions.
Our step by step guide will help you get it done quickly and easily.
Replacing felt on a flat roof.
Tack and secure the felt.
Buy the roof felt.
Add new felt layers.
You may need to replace the felt every two to three years if your shed s in an exposed location or less frequently if it s sheltered.
Before laying 13 6kg felt on a flat roof make sure the plywood base is in good condition.
If your shed has a pent roof flat with no ridge you can apply the felt in exactly the same way as you would for one side of a pitched roof.
Continue to step by step instructions.
The built up system should have 3 layers but on sheds and detached garages many roofers will offer the option of two layers.
2 the process of felting a shed roof.
Roll out the first layer of felt.
Clean and prepare the roof.
Allow for felt overhang.
For easier cutting unroll the material on a flat surface and use a hooked blade knife to cut the felt to the size of your shed s roof.
Unlike shingles these roofs can last several decades even centuries i have lived under a roof built over a century before your country was founded and maintenance is needed on the felt or the wooden joists years before the tiles or slates need replacing.
A double garage flat roof will take a day if you only replace the felt but with the decking too allow a day and a half.
Fitting felt to a shed part 2 gives instructions on how to fit roofing felt to a shed roof cutting nailing gluing and replacing wooden trims afterwards.
We had a problem with our shed workshop flat felt roof leaking and needed a quick repair.
Start at the lowest edge and nail your felt along the facia.
Replacing the felt on a shed roof is vital to protect your shed from the elements.