How To Patch Repair A Felt Roof

As the tiles are in a good state i don t have any leaks at present but i rather fix the problem before it becomes an issue.

How to patch repair a felt roof.

Lift the torn edge of felt and spray roof and gutter sealant underneath as well as on the area next to it. Where wind driven rain is working under the roof and causing leaks then the felt will need to be replaced. To replace a small section of roofing felt involves stripping the tiles from the roof and replacing felt between two joists. Allow it to dry for the time.

There are a few small rips in the felt about 5cm or 10cm long. 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. Cut away a square or rectangle of the felt directly around the damaged area so that you have nice clean and flat edges around the hole. I rather not have to get all the tiles removed to repair them.

Press down the top layer into the adhesive. Depending on how the roofs join you may have to cut a slot to work it in far enough. How to patch a tear in roof felt. Begin by removing the shingles down to the wood sheathing and slip a strip of adhesive ice and water barrier available where roofing repair products are sold under the soffit main roof joint.

Cut a patch of matching felt that s large enough to fit under the torn portion and cover the area around it. Apply some bitumen adhesive over the repair and beyond to suit the patch and apply it. Press the patch firmly into place and make sure that the edges are well sealed. You should now be able to see an area of the wooden roof under the felt.