Shed Roof Felt

That poor soul turned out to be me.

Shed roof felt.

Some poor soul had lost the felt from their shed roof. Apply pressure and chisel away at it until it comes loose. 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. Remove old felt from the roof with your hands and a putty knife.

Our step by step guide will help you get it done quickly and easily. Grab loose pieces of felt and pull them off the roof with your hands. Roofing felt is essential to ensure your outbuilding is ready for all weathers by providing a waterproof cover to the building s 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.

Roll out the first layer of felt you will need to begin at the very bottom of one side of the roof. 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. Continue to step by step instructions. Pull out nails that are holding felt to the roof using the sharp end of a claw hammer.

This is how i did a longer term fix for only 25 00 under 40 00 in materials. Replacing the felt on a shed roof is vital to protect your shed from the elements. In the wind a temporary fix with a tarpaulin took three people and a lot of duct tape.