Shed Roof Felt Corners

After this fold the felt down in this section and secure at 10 cm intervals along the gable.

Shed roof felt corners. Tack the felt in place with just a few widely spaced clouts. Attach strips of felt roofing paper for baseline protection. 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. If you re happy with the positioning nail it down tidily remember to fold the corners around neatly.

You can then re attach fascia boards to keep your shed looking smart by hiding the folded over roofing felt at each gable end. 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. Begin at the bottom right or bottom left 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. 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. Use a craft knife to cut a slit in the felt overhang at the apex of the shed roof. Start rolling the first layer of felt out from the bottom of one side of the roof.

As you roll it out make sure that it remains flat. Afterward roll the felt away from you lengthwise along the lower edge about 10 feet 120 in. A great way to weatherproof your garden shed or tool shed is by applying felt to the roof. Line up the loose edge of the roll with one of the bottom corners of your roof and fasten it using 10 12 staples grouped closely together near the center of the strip s edge.