Advice on how to felt a shed

[noviceveggrower]

Hi everyone,
Am hopefully getting a second half plot with a shed on. Have had a quick look at shed and it seems ok but the roof needs recovering.
So was wondering is it a two man job, hubby can't do it cause he has a broken thumb, is it a major balancing act with it all and any general advice from those that have had to do it.
I am quite happy to do it myself as long as I have a rough idea on the best way to do it.
Thanks

[Veggielot]

It would be easier with two but can be done on your own, just don't try to do it when its windy.

[WendyC]

The felt is also easier to handle on a warmish day, but not hot as can tear then. Depends if you can wait for a bit of warmth from the sun!

[Sheneval]

Have a look at this - takes a bit of time to get there but does so eventually - there are plenty more to look at if you google them - good luck


How to Fix Shed Felt to Your Shed Roof - YouTube

[Nicos]

I'd have a go at doing it on my own...I like the advice about warmer weather though so it's not as likely to crack!

[noviceveggrower]

Thanks for the advice everyone. Think it is a warm weather job and I will end up doing it myself. Hubby doesn't like heights so no good on a pair of tall step ladders. I will just give him the tacks and nails to hold.

[Bill HH]

I find it quicker and easier to take the roof off, as long as it is a removable roof, mine is just 6 screws.
Lay it on a table or flat ground, it is much easier to do a proper job.

[bearded bloke]

As has been said already do it on a warm,still day.Go equipped with a tape measure,straight edge,sharp knife & a piece of wood to put under the felt when cutting,put the mineral/chipped face on the cutting board & cut the felt from the back,this will keep the knife sharp as the mineral face instantly takes the edge off.
Also take a small jar of paraffin/petrol/white spirit & a piece of rag to clean the blade,tar build up really makes the blade drag.

[george356]

Don't know if this has been pointed out, but..............

Start at the lowest point of the roof, run a full strip from gable end to gable end.

If you have to overlap the next strip, don't be mean on the overlap, at least 4 inches, 6 inches is better.

If the roof is an apex roof (like this ^ ), don't try to deal with the apex by wrapping the previous length over the top, cut it an inch or so short, then cut a 12 inch wide strip and deal with the apex last.

[Potstubsdustbins]

And if you anything but very light weight support the roof from inside before you venture on to it.

Potty

[noviceveggrower]

And if you anything but very light weight support the roof from inside before you venture on to it.

Potty

Calling me chunky? lol. I am actually built for comfort not for speed.

Not had a chance to look inside the shed yet but it does look a bit weathered. So might need to do work on the sides before the roof.

[Potstubsdustbins]

Most shed roofs are made of light timber so care is needed even if the roof is sound.

I would suggest a couple of 50mm x 50mm props under the area you are working on.

Unless you have a solid floor I would put down a 300mm square of flat timber to rest the prop on and place it under the roof joists for maximum support.

Potty

[Snadger]

Even though I'm not a roofer I managed to lay the double layer felt on a kitchen extension myself. I used self stick stuff with a self stick underfelt first.
Luckily I had enough of the self stick stuff left to do my allotment shed. The self stick peel of stuff is a doddle to use, but a tad expensive if bought exclusively for sheds methinks!

[Bigmallly]

It may be worth checking out the condition of the roof boards themselves if you are planning to leave it till spring. Maybe cover with polythene or tarp until you can get round to it.

[Two_Sheds]

I got fed up of re-felting my roof every year (the winds just rip it), so I invested in onduline: easy to put on, really easy
http://www.onduline.co.uk/pdf/onduli...ng%20guide.pdf