How To Apply Roofing Felt Adhesive

Watch our step by step video showing how to felt a shed roof with expert advice and top tips to help you complete the job with confidence.

How to apply roofing felt adhesive. Apply the top sheet using the same method of bonding with adhesive as used for the second underlay layer. Laying the top sheet of felt. Laying the felt the roofing felt should be applied in layers that overlap. Hold the gun at a 45 degree angle with the nozzle pointed downwards.

Start at the bottom of the roofline and work up so any water that gets through the roofing material will shed down the tar paper and will not go under it. Lay the first strip at the bottom of the roof fall with the selvedge the edge of the top sheet which is mineral free away from the roof edge the second strip will overlap onto this. It will then need to be left for the designated period of time before the felt is added. Instead of replacing the felt roof we decided to use a product call.

As you work the paper can be tacked down in the center so it won t blow away. Adhesive helps the membrane make total contact with the roof which reduces the. You will follow the same process as in step 2 for the last layer. Once the garage roof felt has been cut to size start once again in the centre and follow the manufacturer s instructions on how to felt a flat shed roof with the adhesive.

Pull the trigger of the gun and move the nozzle around the circumference of each nail. Move at a steady consistent pace to ensure even application. Cover the edges of the roof with strips of felt before laying out the final layer. Roofing felt paper is a common underlayment but adhesive backed underlayment membranes may offer more protection.

This applies whatever garage roof felt product you choose. We had a problem with our shed workshop flat felt roof leaking and needed a quick repair.