Re Felting A Flat Porch Roof

Felt is laid on a flat roof to help keep the roofing system waterproof.

Re felting a flat porch roof.

It s a 1960s house and looking at my neighbours porch i d guess that originally it was a flat concrete porch roof that has since been built up and clad with upvc so it is now approx 10 deep high and a flat felt roof. In this video we look at a common and easy way to strip an old flat roof. Step 1 prep work. Laying the felt in overlapping layers creates a water barrier in the event that.

Here are simple steps to get you started. You can either measure the roof from the ground or by standing on a ladder and actually going. The rolls of felt are quite heavy and to avoid damage must be handled with care. This small felt roof was to a front porch before the new roof goes on of course y.

Hi i ve got a small open porch approx 5ft x 3ft with a flat roof that s leaking. You must remove any rotted pieces of wood on the roof and replace them with your plywood. While laying felt is not an easy job it can be done by anyone who has the patience to deal with it. Roofing felt also called tar paper lays under the shingles of your roof to help keep water out of your home.