Re Felt Dormer Roof

This form has been seen in american architecture for centuries.

Re felt dormer roof.

Dormer dormers were initially introduced by french architect françois mansart who also happened to introduce mansard roof to america. This synthetic layer which replaces felt paper covers the entire roof deck and is the second line of defense against leaks after the shingles. Along the level line and using a square to draw a perpendicular line up to the roof edge of the board. Lay down felt and secure to roof.

1 materials for felting a flat roof. It is leaking badly now. Dormer roofs are difficult to get to due to their height so its essential that you have a long lasting roofing system such as an epdm rubber roof membrane. My rear dormer flat roof has been leaking for 12 months and i wasn t able to do anything about it due to illness.

There is nowhere better than a dormer to fit an epdm rubber roof. Dormers are structures set vertically around the windows which project from the thatched roof. Add the second layer. Prepare the second layer.

3 starter shingles a narrow row of asphalt roofing the starter strip is nailed to the perimeter of the roof with a bead of adhesive on top that grips the underside of the first course of shingles keeping them in place during high winds. Repeat until roof is covered. The felt roof is over 20 years old and the roof is approx 12 sqm. I need the roof replaced and would like some urgent guidance please.

2 step by step guide for felting a flat roof. The existing roof covering can be kept in place if the roof deck is in good condition.