How To Repair Hole In Roof Felt

Put a coat of flashing strip primer onto the crack and the area around it.

How to repair hole in roof felt. Step 5 use a caulking gun to apply caulk to seal any holes that appear in the roof. To replace a small section of roofing felt involves stripping the tiles from the roof and replacing felt between two joists. Screw the batten in place nailing may dislodge tiles. Alternately get more roofing felt and a tube of roofing caulk and glue felt patches over the rips with the caulk.

From inside cut across the lowest part of the damage from rafter to rafter cut a piece of slaters felt 50 100mm wider than the rafter rafter size and taper this both sides slide the tapered edge into the cut and pin the sides to the rafters using lengths of batten. This will cost around 460 510 made up of. Start by giving the area around the crack a good clean with a wire brush wiping away the dust and debris. Make sure the caulk is rated for the temperatures and apply it liberally so you don t create a water pocket.

Take up the shingles over the hole. Wear safety goggles and rubber sole work shoes. We had a problem with our shed workshop flat felt roof leaking and needed a quick repair. Cut off a piece of flashing strip to fit the length of the tile you need to repair.

Image description step 2. Use an extension ladder with the third rung against the eave to. Where wind driven rain is working under the roof and causing leaks then the felt will need to be replaced. Let the wet areas dry and then apply the patch to the underside of the roof with a putty knife.

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