I havent yet been up in the attic when it is raining so i do not know if there is a leak.
Repairing torn roof felt.
There are a few small rips in the felt about 5cm or 10cm long.
As the tiles are in a good state i don t have any leaks at present but i rather fix the problem before it becomes an issue.
How to patch a tear in roof felt.
You can fix tears in your roofing felt by putting a patch of new felt underneath.
I have a normal uk type cold roof with interlocking tiles over the roofing felt.
Any help or advice would be appreciated.
I rather not have to get all the tiles removed to repair them.
But make sure you check the instructions and leave enough time for the sealant to dry before sticking the new patch down.
I can see the roofing tiles.
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I have just bought a house and been up into the attic.
Many roofs function quite well without any roofing felt so small tears and damage to roofing felt are not in themselves reasons to spend money on repairing it.
Where wind driven rain is working under the roof and causing leaks then the felt will need to be replaced.
In two sections the roofing felt has been cut or torn.