How To Replace Flat Roof Felt

Remove the edges of the roof using by inserting your spade between the felt and the roof.

How to replace flat roof felt.

Apply some bitumen adhesive over the repair and beyond to suit the patch and apply it. Roll the felt so that it overhangs the edge by 2 inches. If you feel any galvanized tack nails repeatedly thrust the spade directly into them with its front edge until they fly out. This will make it easier to work with.

How to replace felt on flat roof replacing the felt on your flat roof is not a job for everyone but anyone can do the job by following a few simple. Cut a piece of new felt to use as a patch big enough to give above a 50mm 2 inch overlap beyond the repaired blister. Roll the new felt out on the roof and allow it to stay on the roof for about 30 minutes. Instead of replacing the felt roof we decided to use a product call.

In terms of spacing leave about 6 inches between nails along both of the short sides and the side lying next to the edge of the roof. Afterward move the spade in a chopping motion to remove the felt. Press the patch firmly into place and make sure that the edges are well sealed. If you already have felt on the roof remove it along with any excess nails.

We had a problem with our shed workshop flat felt roof leaking and needed a quick repair.