Re Felting A Pent Shed Roof

Ensure that it overhangs the eaves and each gable end of the roof by 50mm.

Re felting a pent shed roof.

Shed roofs are not normally designed to support a fully grown man especially when in such a. Starting at the centre of the eave and. Adjust the felt as you roll it making sure that it s straight with no bubbling. 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.

See image a then roll over the next piece making sure that there is enough overlap to prevent any leaks. The process of felting a shed roof. Spread the felt flat onto the roof and nail along the top edge of the felt. Roll out the first layer of felt.

I documented this project with my gopro being small and tough i could keep it in my. Clean and prepare the roof. Image b secure tightly all the way around the roof. Fold over the gables and eaves.

Use a craft knife to cut a slit in the felt overhang at the apex of the shed roof. Make sure not to cut the felt with too much. When installing felt correctly on a shed roof you can achieve a waterproof membrane that fits seamlessly with the surroundings or stands out dependent on the colour of felt you choose. Allow about 1 foot 0 30 m of the felt to hang over the hip.

Installation can be as simple as removing the previous shed roof substrate and the fixings that accompany it simply roll out the felt to the length and fix into place with nails. Once you ve nailed it down securely you can re attach the fascia boards to keep your shed looking tidy by hiding the folded roofing felt at each gable end. Never install the felt vertically across your roof. The first step in felting a shed roof either angled or flat is calculating the exact dimensions of your roof.

For hip type shed roofs which include slopes on all 4 sides begin at the square hip at the top of the roof. Attach the first piece of felt to the low side of the roof and secure tightly with the clout nails provided. Position the first length of roof felt along the lowest part of the shed roof. First you need.

Replacing felt on a flat roof. Start at the lowest edge and nail your felt along the facia. Nail along the top edge of the strip with the galvanised clout nails. Buy the roof felt.

How to felt a pent roof roll out the felt and cut to size.