How To Repair Hole In Roof Felt

Step 5 use a caulking gun to apply caulk to seal any holes that appear in the roof.

How to repair hole in roof felt.

Put a coat of flashing strip primer onto the crack and the area around it. Image description step 2. Use enough of the roof patch to liberally cover the leaky area. From inside cut across the lowest part of the damage from rafter to rafter cut a piece of slaters felt 50 100mm wider than the rafter rafter size and taper this both sides slide the tapered edge into the cut and pin the sides to the rafters using lengths of batten.

Slip a pry bar under the shingles above the affected area to pull out the. Where wind driven rain is working under the roof and causing leaks then the felt will need to be replaced. Instead of replacing the felt roof we decided to use a product call. Screw the batten in place nailing may dislodge tiles.

Take up the shingles over the hole. We had a problem with our shed workshop flat felt roof leaking and needed a quick repair. Use an extension ladder with the third rung against the eave to. Wear safety goggles and rubber sole work shoes.

Start by giving the area around the crack a good clean with a wire brush wiping away the dust and debris. Cut off a piece of flashing strip to fit the length of the tile you need to repair. Let the wet areas dry and then apply the patch to the underside of the roof with a putty knife. How to fix a hole in the roof step 1.

To replace a small section of roofing felt involves stripping the tiles from the roof and replacing felt between two joists.