How To Nail Roofing Felt

For the lower portion of the roof especially the part that overhangs the eaves and is susceptible to ice dams it is a good idea to apply self stick waterproof shingle underlayment wsu also called ice guard.

How to nail roofing felt.

Grab loose pieces of felt and pull them off the roof. In roofing one square equals 100 square feet. Dry the roof surface. Cleaning and preparing your roof 1.

They are long enough to penetrate the sheathing. Roll your felt out on the roof and cut it to fit with a utility knife. Some roofers prefer to attach felt underlayment with 1 inch roofing nails or special nails with plastic washers but most codes allow staples which are easier to drive. You can install metal valley flashing but it is common to.

Let it stand for about 30 minutes and then using galvanized nails and your hammer nail down the first layer. 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. Roll the felt so that it overhangs the edge by 2 inches. Use a construction stapler or a hammer.

Using your staple gun secure the felt to the roof. Install drip edge flashings roofing felt and wsu if needed. As you work the paper can be tacked down in the center so it won t blow away. Gently scrub the roof using a bristle.

If you live in an area with inclement weather you should consider using a special ice and water protector. Overlap each row at least 3 to 4 inches. Remove old felt from the roof with your hands and a putty knife. Use 1 inch nails for new roofing.

Nail the drip edge in place. An underlayment of felt roofing is optional. Roll out about 10 feet of felt and fasten with staples or roofing nails with plastic washer heads. The roofing felt should be applied in layers that overlap.

Put fasteners at least every 8 inches. Install new flashing metal flashing is often called drip edge along the bottom of the roof near your gutters.