Roofing Felt Shed Roof

Ideal for an apex flat or pent roof shed felt and roofing membrane are durable and perfect for a newly built structure or to re cover existing roofing material.

Roofing felt shed 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. Measure the roof of your shed. Includes useful advice on the best materials to use together with information. Once measured and cut line the first piece of felt up so that it over hangs the edge of the roof on three sides by enough to cover the side pieces of the roof.

Roofing felt is essential to ensure your outbuilding is ready for all weathers by providing a waterproof cover to the building s roof. Tack the felt in place with just a few widely spaced clouts. You ll need enough felt to cover the entire area of the roof with a little extra on each edge around 5cm to allow for overlaps at the eaves and at the gable ends approximately 7 5cm. 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.

If you re happy with the positioning nail it down tidily remember to fold the corners around neatly. For most sheds you ll need to cut 3 pieces of felt. Roll out the first layer of felt you will need to begin at the very bottom of one side of the roof.