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.
How to refelt a shed roof uk.
During a recent period of very windy weather i noticed chunks of roofing felt blowing down the street.
Clean and prepare the roof.
Replacing the felt on a shed roof is vital to protect your shed from the elements.
Before you attach the new felt to your roof use a putty knife to scrape off old pieces of 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.
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.
Allow for felt overhang.
Re felt your shed roof.
Buy the roof felt.
Run a tape measure along the bottom of the roof the eaves and up the diagonal end the gable.
Whilst the price to fit something as simple as a replacement shed roof may seem a little steep keep in mind that time taken fitting shed felt is time a trained professional isn t spending on other well paid work.
A friend had a quote for her 3mx2m shed roof of 350 which was silly i did it for her for 21 for a roll of felt about 6 for a kg of clout nails and 10 for a tin of bitumen paint.
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.
Expect to pay in the region of 200 to felt a shed roof like the one seen in the video if you have to call in a roofer or handyman.
2 the process of felting a shed roof.
Took just an afternoon to do.
Ensure the surface is flat clean and dry.
If the roof is rotten or damaged you may want to apply a complete new sheet of ply.
Some poor soul had lost the felt from their shed roof that poor soul turned out to be me in the wind a temporary fix with a tarpaulin took three.
Tack and secure the felt.
Roll out the first layer of felt.
Continue to step by step instructions.
Prepare the surface of the shed roof by removing any old roof felt or nails.
Our step by step guide will help you get it done quickly and easily.
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To attach roof felt on a shed start by calculating the area of your roof and buying enough felt to cover it.