How To Patch Repair A Felt Roof

As the tiles are in a good state i don t have any leaks at present but i rather fix the problem before it becomes an issue.

How to patch repair a felt roof. I have a normal uk type cold roof with interlocking tiles over the roofing felt. Lift the torn edge of felt and spray roof and gutter sealant underneath as well as on the area next to it. Allow it to dry for the time. Press the patch firmly into place and make sure that the edges are well sealed.

To replace a small section of roofing felt involves stripping the tiles from the roof and replacing felt between two joists. How to patch a tear in roof felt. You should now be able to see an area of the wooden roof under the felt. Press down the top layer into the adhesive.

I rather not have to get all the tiles removed to repair them. Begin by removing the shingles down to the wood sheathing and slip a strip of adhesive ice and water barrier available where roofing repair products are sold under the soffit main roof joint. This will cost around 460 510 made up of. Cut away a square or rectangle of the felt directly around the damaged area so that you have nice clean and flat edges around the hole.

Depending on how the roofs join you may have to cut a slot to work it in far enough. There are a few small rips in the felt about 5cm or 10cm long. Apply some bitumen adhesive over the repair and beyond to suit the patch and apply it. Cut a piece of new felt to use as a patch big enough to give above a 50mm 2 inch overlap beyond the repaired blister.