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Roofing Felt

Are you looking for a reliable way to protect your garden building or shed from the elements?

If so, roofing felt may be the perfect solution. Roofing felt is an affordable and protective layer of tear-resistant roofing material designed to provide maximum durability and longevity, helping to ensure that whatever lies beneath remains waterproof, dry and secure. With careful attention paid during installation, it can even provide extra insulation against heat or cold weather extremes.

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Roofing Felt By Timber DIY

Felting a shed roof is an essential process to ensure its durability and longevity. At TimberDIY, we understand the importance of this task and provide all the necessary tools and materials for it, including high-quality shed roof felt.

Begin your project by preparing the fascia boards. These boards are crucial for supporting the shed roof felt and ensuring it stays in place. They should be securely fixed to the shed roof corners to create a solid foundation for the felt.

Next, you'll need a reliable claw hammer. This tool is vital for securing the felt to the fascia boards. Using clout nails, which are known for their large flat heads and short shanks, strike them firmly with the claw hammer to fasten the felt in place. Make sure to start at the lower edge and work your way up, overlapping each layer of felt to create a waterproof barrier.

Finally, a paint brush is a handy tool for applying adhesive to the felt. The adhesive helps seal the felt and prevents it from lifting or tearing. Gently brush the adhesive onto the felt, making sure to cover every inch.

With Timber DIY's comprehensive collection of tools and materials, felting your shed roof can be a straightforward and rewarding DIY project. Our shed roof felt is designed to withstand the elements, providing your shed with optimal protection all year round. Explore our collection today for all your shed roofing needs.

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Rolls of roofing membrane

What is roofing felt?

Roofing felt is a type of roofing material that can provide excellent protection for any roof, from homes to sheds and garden buildings. It's waterproof, yet still breathable and flexible, so it moves with the roof and helps prevent water from seeping through the gaps and cracks which can cause damage over time. It also offers superb insulation and can protect against wind and other extreme weather conditions.

Additionally, roof felt acts as a barrier from moisture, making it far less likely for tiles or slates on the roof to slip due to rain or harsh winds - this makes roof felt an excellent choice for anyone looking to keep their roof in good repair! In short, roof felt provides strong protection against the elements and is beneficial for almost any type of roofed structure.

heating and gluing roofing felt

What are the benefits of roofing felt?

Roofing felt is both cost-effective and easy to install compared to other roofing materials. This makes roof felt an ideal choice for those on a budget when roofing their home or garden building, whether you are installing roofing felt for a flat roof, or an apex roof.

It is also highly durable and moisture resistant, which means it’s great for flat-roof structures that are exposed to the elements all year round like shed felt. In addition, roof felt is available in many different colours, giving you the opportunity to create a stylish look whilst protecting your roof against damage or leaks. To cap it off, it also offers excellent soundproofing properties, making it perfect for reducing noise levels inside your property.

Water-Resistant Roofing Felt

Roofing Felt is made from a water-resistant but breathable material and is used for any type of roof including sheds, homes and garden buildings. Roofing Felt is commonly used as the first layer of materials in sheds and construction projects since it provides a cost-effective way to waterproof the structure while allowing air and moisture vapour to escape. Roofing Felt or shed felt can be either applied with nails or with an asphalt adhesive for added protection. Roofing Felt is an essential component to protect your home, shed or garden building from the elements and extend its longevity, and pairs perfectly with a breathable membrane. Our prices are unbeatable and our quality is top-notch. We also carry all the necessary supplies like roofing nails and torch on felt to make sure your project is done right the first time. Don't forget about our shed felt too - perfect for keeping your outdoor space dry and protected from the elements.

slicing Roof Felt with a stanley knife

Benefits of using roofing felt for sheds

Roofing felt is an essential material when constructing any shed roof. It adds durability, weather resistance, and improved waterproofing compared to the roof of a shed constructed without roofing felt. This layer of roofing shed felt provides much-needed protection from rain and snow, helping to keep the roof's structure intact and long-lasting. Furthermore, roofing felt is easy to install given its interlocking shingle design that helps protect against wind damage and prevents oxidation on the shed. By investing in shed roofing felt you can enjoy a secure and waterproof roof that will last for years to come.

installing roofing felt

Different types of roofing felt

Supa Tec, Torch SBS, Polyester Mineral Felt, Polyester Shed Roofing Felt, and Strotex are all common types of roofing felt commonly used in the construction industry. Supa Tec is a high-performance heavy-duty roofing felt with a mineral surface that creates a waterproof layer. Torch SBS is another type of roofing felt which is formulated to repel water and eliminate seepage, unlike Supa Tec.

Polyester Mineral Felt provides superior weather protection as it insulates against heat and cold while remaining lightweight. For smaller roofs such as sheds, there’s Polyester Shed Roofing Felt which only requires one layer to provide waterproofness along with flexibility. Finally, Strotex is an extremely durable layer of the sheet that offers a smooth finish to roofs while ensuring they are airtight with its advanced sealing technology.

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