Shed Roof Ridge Felt

1 for each side of the roof as well as a third section that will overlap the 2 side panels by about 30cm on each side and run along the top ridge of the shed.

Shed roof ridge felt.

Roofing felt is essential to ensure your outbuilding is ready for all weathers by providing a waterproof cover to the building s roof. Ideal for an apex flat or pent roof shed felt and roofing membrane are durable and perfect for a newly built structure or to re cover existing roofing material. Then rolling the felt lengthwise move it across the surface of the roof shed. For most sheds you ll need to cut 3 pieces of felt.

Watch our step by step video showing how to felt a shed roof with expert advice and top tips to help you complete the job with confidence. Measure the roof of your shed. There is a specially made ridge piece to cover the roof at the ridge. Never apply roof felt to a surface layer that is wet or damp it could lead to warping of the decking below or even to the rotting of the shed roof.

These roof pieces should be lapped by 12 5cm. Roll out the first layer of felt you will need to begin at the very bottom of one side of the roof. When you are considering which end to start work out the direction of the prevailing wind and then tile the ridge pieces so that they shed water in the same way as a tile roof would.