Repairing Damaged Roof Felt

The old saying is that you should fix the roof when the sun is shining but whatever the weather is doing if you need to repair your roof the time to do it is now.

Repairing damaged roof felt.

Fortunately repairing rotten or weathered eaves is a relatively simple project that you can do yourself without ever having to climb onto your roof. Brought to you by http www ultimateha. The roof repair costs in this article are correct as of 2020. If you have a leaky roof you d better fix it immediately even if it doesn t bother you much or you re getting a new roof next year.

Holes in roofing felt are quite common here we repair a hole in some roofing felt that is underneath the tiled roof. If repairing a section of damaged roof be sure you layer the existing shingles on top of the new. There are a few small rips in the felt about 5cm or 10cm long. 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.

Where wind driven rain is working under the roof and causing leaks then the felt will need to be replaced. Missing tiles or damaged flashing can allow water into your roof space causing lasting damage and long term problems. Even over a short time small leaks can lead to big problems such as mold rotted framing and sheathing destroyed insulation and damaged ceilings. Phil demonstrates what can happen when roofing felt has gone rotten and what needs to be done to fix it.

Over time exposure to the elements and damage created by nesting animals can rob your home s eaves the overhanging edges of the roof of their attractive appearance and structural strength. This will ensure a uniform and seamless look. Continue working your way across and up the roof following your initial pyramid base. Close up of josh temple and contractor laying felt on a roof.