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.
How do you put felt on a shed roof.
Used in combination it s supposed to last upwards of 25 to 30 years.
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Roll out the first layer of felt.
Tack and secure the felt.
It may seem like a tedious task but felting a shed roof is actually straightforward if you are know how.
It does act to prevent leaks though as it seals around the nails.
2 the process of felting a shed roof.
You can then re attach fascia boards to keep your shed looking smart by hiding the folded over roofing felt at each gable end.
Roofing felt is sold in rolls and the product label will give information on the area contained.
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.
Allow for felt overhang.
Add new felt layers.
Our step by step guide includes everything you need to know about what you will need removing old roofing felt and adding new felt to your shed.
Buy the roof felt.
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.
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.
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.
Clean and prepare the roof.
1 what you will need when felting a shed roof.
Adding roofing felt to a garden shed is an important part of protecting the shed from harsh weather and making sure it looks great all year round.