GARDEN SHEDS

How to Fix a Shed Roof

Part of Our Simple Instructions about Sheds Series.

Simple ways that you can improve your garden sheds and keep them looking good!

Tip. For greater strength and longer wear consider investing in better quality felt, as you don't want to have to replace the felt too often!

* How to put felt on a shed roof to cover shed roof panels

Required:

Felt, purchased on a roll as required.
Mastic
Gloves
1/2 -3/4 inch large head nails
Rags

Unroll the roofing felt then measure and cut three pieces: one for each roof panel, and a third strip to be laid along the apex, to prevent water seeping in. The pieces covering the roof panels should run the full length of the shed with a 50mm overhang at either end. The third piece covering the apex should be the same length and extend at least 75mm over each roof panel.

Lay the first piece of felt over one side panel, with a 50mm overhang at the eave. Tack it along the top edge with felt nails about 300mm apart. Don't hammer the nails all the way in. until you are finished certain the felt is in the correct position.  Then fix it down along the gable ends and eave with felt nails at 100mm intervals. Repeat the other side. Place the third strip of felt over the top of the roof and nail it along each edge at 100mm intervals. Use felt jointing compound or mastivce to seal between the layers. Cover the nails heads with some mastic to seal them and minimise the chances of leakage.

Tidy up the felt at the corners: cut it to the edge, fold it neatly and tack it down. Hammer the roof fascia in place using nails over the felt on the front and back gable ends. Use four nails per strip. Use mastic or felt jointing compound as required to seal the edges and overlaps of the felt pieces to ensure it is sealed.

Secure each corner trim with three evenly spaced 3/4 inch nails, again covering these liberally with mastic to seal the hole.

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