How To Re Felt And Batten A Roof

Drag it gently from one end of the roof to the other east to west or west to east.

How to re felt and batten a roof. This is not required for dry fix systems. Where wind driven rain is working under the roof and causing leaks then the felt will need to be replaced. To replace a small section of roofing felt involves stripping the tiles from the roof and replacing felt between two joists. Joints should be directly over rafters with the batten square cut tightly butted and skewed nails.

A slight sag between rafters is ideal as it will allow any water to drain down the felt. This would be a big step to being properly waterproof. Apply waterproof paint or primer to promote felt attachment. Start at the lower edge of the roof nailing the batten into place at the centre of the rafter.

When the first length is complete lay the next layer of felt on top of the first so that it overlaps by at least 100mm 4 inches horizontal overlaps where one roll ends and the next one is started should be at least 150mm 6 inches. This will cost around 460 510 made up of. Eventually i was in a position to lay felt and batten out the roofs. If a batten end is to be set in mortar be sure an appropriate treatment has been applied.

Begin at the bottom working in horizontal lines and gradually moving upward.