Fixing Hole In Roof Felt

Use hammer claws to help remove all nails from the shingles over the hole.

Fixing hole in roof felt.

Screw the batten in place nailing may dislodge tiles. 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. Make sure the caulk is rated for the temperatures and apply it liberally so you don t create a water pocket. We had a problem with our shed workshop flat felt roof leaking and needed a quick repair.

And exposed misplaced roofing repair nails should be pulled and the holes patched. Take up the shingles over the hole. Slip a pry bar under the shingles above the affected area to pull out the nails holding the damaged shingles. The cost of replacing roof felt under tiles will be included in the overall tiled roof roof repair costs.

Flat roof repairs when it comes to flat roof repair options simple patch repairs for flat roofs such as those on garages or extensions can cost a few hundred pounds. Tiny holes in shingles are sneaky because they can cause rot a leaky roof and other damage for years before you notice the obvious signs of a leak. Alternately get more roofing felt and a tube of roofing caulk and glue felt patches over the rips with the caulk. Where wind driven rain is working under the roof and causing leaks then the felt will need to be replaced.