How To Repair A Flat Felt Roof

Diy temporary flat roof repair for felt roofs this is often a paint on fixfrom a tin like the repair videos at the top.

How to repair a flat felt roof.

Cut around the damaged area until the membrane rests flat. Apply some bitumen adhesive over the repair and beyond to suit the patch and apply it. Using a utility knife make a shallow cut until you can remove material around the spot without damaging the layers underneath it. Apply some bitumen adhesive to the exposed surface and fold back the segments.

As with most temporary flat roof repair work a paint on solution can fix leaks. Instead of replacing the felt roof we decided to use a product call. Cut a piece of new felt to use as a patch big enough to give above a 50mm 2 inch overlap beyond the repaired blister. For most small punctures you can repair your roof simply by forcing sealant into them.

If the old layer of felt roofing is in good enough condition then a liquid system repair can be applied. A number of these products are available at rawlins paints. Press down the top layer into the adhesive. We had a problem with our shed workshop flat felt roof leaking and needed a quick repair.

Permanent flat roof repair this can either be a patch of torched on roofing felt or a layer on top of your existing.