How To Re Roof A Shed With Felt

The first step in felting a shed roof either angled or flat is calculating the exact dimensions of your roof.

How to re roof a shed with felt. Felt shingles will fit any shed roof with a pitch of 15º or more and they don t require any maintenance. Start rolling the first layer of felt out from the bottom of one side of the roof. Shingles are also a great option for shed roofs as they offer an inexpensive good looking finish. 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.

You can do this by calculating the length and width of each side of your roof. With many colours and textures to choose from both bitumen shingles and wood cedar shingles can finish your shed roof to a high quality standard. Simply multiply length x width and you will find the area of one side. 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.

As you roll it out make sure that it remains flat. Use a craft knife to cut a slit in the felt overhang at the apex of the shed roof. Fold down the felt at each corner of the roof then nail it securely. Begin at the bottom right or bottom left of the roof.

When you are felting a sloped roof you start at the bottom and work your way up so that rain pours over the top of the laps and not under them. You can then re attach fascia boards to keep your shed looking smart by hiding the folded over roofing felt at each gable end. Then repeat the process for the other side.