How To Repair A Leaking Felt Roof

The nail will provide a path for the water.

How to repair a leaking felt roof. This will usually be a crack in the felt or where the felt has peeled away from the roof. 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. Apply some bitumen adhesive to the exposed surface and fold back the segments. After setting the patch in place press it lightly and drive roofing nails around its perimeter.

We had a problem with our shed workshop flat felt roof leaking and needed a quick repair. Pour some water on the felt roof to see how the water runs into the gaps. Cover the repaired area with a patch of roll roofing. Step 2 place a bucket underneath the nail to catch the water as it runs down the nail.

If this technique is not possible below are other ways to detect a leak on a flat roof and remember to clearly mark the area of the leak when you find it. Insert a nail in the hole where water is leaking through the roof. If you did replace the substrate add layers of rubber roll roofing until the area is flush with the surrounding roofing. Patch the nail or screw holes by slipping a piece of roof flashing underneath the shingle.

Next it s time to. Firstly measure from the outside wall of the room along the ceiling to the damp spot dripping area. Press down the top layer into the adhesive. Apply some bitumen adhesive over the repair and beyond to suit the patch and apply it.

Instead of replacing the felt roof we decided to use a product call.