How To Re Roof A Shed With Felt

Afterward roll the felt away from you lengthwise along the lower edge about 10 feet 120 in.

How to re roof a shed with felt.

Simply multiply length x width and you will find the area of one side. 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. 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. Fold down the felt at each corner of the roof then nail it securely.

After this fold the felt down in this section and secure at 10 cm intervals along the gable. Use a craft knife to cut a slit in the felt overhang at the apex of the shed 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. Start rolling the first layer of felt out from the bottom of one side of the roof.

Begin at the bottom right or bottom left of the roof. Then repeat the process for the other side. Roof shingles for shed roofs. The first step in felting a shed roof either angled or flat is calculating the exact dimensions of your roof.

You can do this by calculating the length and width of each side of your roof. Shingles are also a great option for shed roofs as they offer an inexpensive good looking finish. 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.