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.

Re felting a flat porch roof.

Check to ensure the roof is in good enough condition to walk over. Hi i ve got a small open porch approx 5ft x 3ft with a flat roof that s leaking. This small felt roof was to a front porch before the new roof goes on of course y. In this video we look at a common and easy way to strip an old flat roof.

Step by step guide for felting a flat roof step 1. Felt is laid on a flat roof to help keep the roofing system waterproof. You can either measure the roof from the ground or by standing on a ladder and actually going. Here are simple steps to get you started.

Roofing felt also called tar paper lays under the shingles of your roof to help keep water out of your home. Step 1 prep work. Laying the felt in overlapping layers creates a water barrier in the event that. The rolls of felt are quite heavy and to avoid damage must be handled with care.