Shed Roof Felt Corners

When you install roof felt as part of a diy weekend project you must ensure that each row of felt is flat on the surface and that there is plenty of overlap between each successive row of felt.

Shed roof felt corners.

Use a craft knife to cut a slit in the felt overhang at the apex of the shed roof. Tack the felt in place with just a few widely spaced clouts. After this fold the felt down in this section and secure at 10 cm intervals along the gable. Start with 10 of felt tacked in the first 2 with the underside facing you to the fascia batten fold at 2 back up to the roof edge fold over the roof edge lay the last 6 on the roof stuck with tar adhesive.

Afterward roll the felt away from you lengthwise along the lower edge about 10 feet 120 in. Fold down the felt at each corner of the roof then nail it securely. 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. Start rolling the first layer of felt out from the bottom of one side of the roof.

You can then re attach fascia boards to keep your shed looking smart by hiding the folded over roofing felt at each gable end. Attach strips of felt roofing paper for baseline protection. Begin at the bottom right or bottom left of the roof. Gradually unroll the paper across the rooftop stopping to add more staples every 1 2 feet 0 30 0 61 m.

A great way to weatherproof your garden shed or tool shed is by applying felt to the roof. 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. Use your craft knife to cut a slit in the felt overhang at the apex of the roof then fold the felt down there and nail securely at 10cm intervals along the gable. Do that all round tucking corners to involved to explain.