How to felt a shed roof and ensure it lasts!

@Fix it with Fowler will show you how to felt a shed roof and ensure it lasts a long time using some basic Do It Yourself tools.
Amazon Links to the tools and materials used:
IKO Waterproofing Shed Felt amzn.to/3JAivII
Everbuild Black Jack 904 Roof Felt Adhesive amzn.to/3wQDtvu
30mm Felt Nails amzn.to/3WV6OiR
Chalk Line amzn.to/3wUX3Xe
Claw hammer amzn.to/3JAFVOd
Stanley Quickslide Pocket Knife amzn.to/3YlHRyn
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Measure the shed roofing felt to size and cut with a sharp Stanley knife, than put to one side.
Determine where the clout nails will go and take a measurement as once the felt is in place you will not see any marks.
Apply the shed roofing felt adhesive with a brush to the roof and leave for 15 minutes to become tacky, then lay the felt into position and fix with clout nails.
Tidy the edges of the shed roofing felt with the Stanley knife and for a neat finish install a wooden trim, this prevents any wind from lifting the shed felt and ripping the felt. A final finishing touch is to cover the nail heads with the roofing felt adhesive to prevent any possible water ingress.
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[@Jaaammmbbbooo]

Great video. Clear and concise.

[@FixitwithFowler]

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[@teslaandhumanity7383]

When you put the bitumen paint over nail heads , if you rubbed two spare pieces of felt together, the grit would fall and stick like sprinkles . ❤

[@FixitwithFowler]

Hi, that would be good to hide/disguise the nail heads! Thanks for your comment 👍. If you like my channel, please give me a subscribe 😊

[@Simon-fk7mr]

Good informative video, thanks for taking the time to make it. I'm going to give this a go at the weekend, wish me luck!

[@maggibridgeman9686]

Excellent instructions for a 70year old novice shed builder- clear and easy to follow. Thank you so much!

[@FixitwithFowler]

Thanks for your comment, im glad the videos have helped!

[@niallflynn1094]

Great video straight to the point.

[@FixitwithFowler]

Hi, thanks for your positive comment 😊

[@hsclater]

Best video I’ve seen on the subject

[@FixitwithFowler]

Hi bobdonkey, thanks for your comment i really appreciate the positive feedback! Don't forget to check iut my other videos, cheers!

[@rajawazarat4646]

Thank you

[@FixitwithFowler]

I'm glad you liked the video. Thanks for your comment!

[@stuartstravels1640]

Great job!. I learned quite a bit here. Got a bit of repair to do soon!.

[@FixitwithFowler]

Cheers for your comment, and I'm glad the video has helped. Don't forget to look at my other shed videos!

[@hpevans9041]

Great job, very well explained

[@FixitwithFowler]

Thanks for your comment, don't forget to like the video and subscribe to my channel 😀

[@Nickpaintbrush]

Cheers mate nice to see a professional job!

[@FixitwithFowler]

Thanks for your great comment 👍

[@russisaac813]

Many thanks, Some good instruction and tips.

[@FixitwithFowler]

Hi Russ, glad you liked the video and hopefully you have had a look through my channel at the other videos. Don't forget to give the video a like and subscribe to my channel! Cheers

[@karlepps8793]

Very useful video - clear and understandable. Thanks

[@FixitwithFowler]

I'm glad you liked the video. Thanks for your comment 👍

[@richardbachmann4378]

Brilliant video, thank you

[@FixitwithFowler]

I'm glad you liked the felt a shed roof video! Thanks for your comment!

[@alicestanley3044]

Thank you! Dabs of adhesive over the nail heads is what’s missing on most of these videos, my last roof leaked through many of the nails 😬

[@FixitwithFowler]

Thanks for your comment! Hope you like my channel 😀

[@georgeshaw6207]

Spot on !

[@FixitwithFowler]

Thanks for your comment. I hope the video helps with felting your shed roof and saves you money!

[@freedomofabird]

Very helpful thanks

[@FixitwithFowler]

No problem. I'm glad you liked the video 👍

[@FrankWoodPhotography]

Best video I’ve seen. Bang tidy!

[@FixitwithFowler]

Ha, im glad you think so! Cheers for the comment!

[@paulnock5616]

Great video clear instructions

[@FixitwithFowler]

I'm glad you liked the video. Thanks for your comment 👍

[@btwfbtwf3753]

An informative and straight-forward instructional video. As per a previous comment the audio narrative (which is competing against the outside environment/elements) can be better as it detracts from what is otherwise a great video.

[@FixitwithFowler]

Thanks for your comment. It's difficult setting up tripods, etc, to film and competing with the elements. Unfortunately, a remote mic is expensive, and at the minute, i can't justify spending £200.

[@johntcrilly241]

Extremely neat

[@FixitwithFowler]

Thanks, I'm glad you liked the video!

[@gryzman]

Very helpful. Thanks! From audio perspective, I'd suggest getting a lapel mic such as Rode Wireless Go. Cos the levels of your voice vs music are way different.

[@FixitwithFowler]

Thanks for the tips! I filmed this myself using a tripod but the wind was a real issue. I will look into a lapel mic and see if one is compatible with my phone.

[@grahamwalker5326]

Great video, thanks. Nice and clear.

[@FixitwithFowler]

Thanks for your comment, I'm glad you found it clear!

[@grahamwalker5326]

Yes it has given me some tips on recovering a flat bay window roof where the felt isn't leading the water into the gutter. Intending to stick another layer on top.😊

[@FixitwithFowler]

@grahamwalker5326 brilliant, I'm glad the video has helped you! Let me know if you have any questions!

[@Paul-gk1zy]

I'm about to buy a pent roof shed so this video was very helpful 👍

[@FixitwithFowler]

Cheers for your comment Paul, look at my other videos on how to lay a shed base and also how to install guttering on a shed. Another top tip is to paint the underside of the shed base prior to building the shed as it will help to prevent the base from rotting!

[@Paul-gk1zy]

@@FixitwithFowler I've just subscribed so I will definitely be having a look at the other videos. I will be putting my shed on a bearer base as my paving is not perfectly level.

[@FixitwithFowler]

Cheers Paul, thanks for subscribing 😀

[@richardford4422]

Right little handyman now Mr Fowler. The camera puts years on you tho 😂

[@FixitwithFowler]

Thanks for your comment Mr Ford, hope you have subscribed 👍

[@TRS666]

To removed bitumen from skin use butter.. old school 😊

[@FixitwithFowler]

Oh, I never knew that, I used white spirits and made a right mess! Thanks for your comment

[@megg7558]

Great video. In usa black or any color felt paper used as underlying paper shingles go on top.

[@FixitwithFowler]

Hi Meg, Thanks for your comment. It's interesting how different parts of the world use different methods. Hope you liked the video!

[@ckelin13]

Great video, very concise, thanks. I am planning to redo my 8x6 foot shed, but I would prefer to save time by laying felt over the old felt after cleanup because I'm 72 YO and have dodgy knees. I plan to use bitumen. Can you foresee any major issues with this?

[@FixitwithFowler]

Hi, it really depends on how secure the old felt is really. In my opinion i would remove the old felt as that way you can guarantee the new roof felt will be really secure and last.

[@fakecrusader]

Maybe use 20mm clout nails instead? Also for one layer make sure it's a heavier grade.

[@FixitwithFowler]

Hi, thanks for your comment. I used slightly longer clout nails as they were going into the joists, and they grip better. Even with cheap grades, felt so long as the fixings are decent it's fine. That's why this is glued and nailed.

[@astronomyshed]

Just watching this before re-roofing my own shed, my wooden edges that are nailed over the 3 sides of the shed are rotten, they're painted in an off white wood treatment, so instead I bought lengths of white uPCV at 100mm x 10mm to do the 3 sides, no more rot, ever. Nice video, nice and clear, is that just a stick of normal kids chalk you're marking the felt with or some sort of builders marker?

[@FixitwithFowler]

Hi, thanks for your comment. UPVC would be ideal for the edges and maintenance free. The chaulk is just kids chaulk, nothing special!

[@astronomyshed]

@@FixitwithFowler The PVC was only 22 quid for 2 x 5m lengths so cheaper that buying new timber and having to treat it, winner winner.

[@FixitwithFowler]

Perfect, just the job. Good luck felting your shed roof!

[@lorimcquinn3966]

What keeps water from entering between felt and edging, resulting in rot due to trapped moisture? Would it be advisable to run a bead of caulk between the two surfaces? Have you ever done a gambrel roof with felt?

[@FixitwithFowler]

Hi Lori, do you mean the cladding strips that go over the felt on the front and edges? These were painted prior to being installed, so it should last a long time. You could use outdoor silicon, but i never have. As for a gambrel roof, you can just apply the same principles for the felt as per my video. Just make sure you plan where the overlaps in the felt will be and allow for a full strip of felt for the ridge. Hope that helps!

[@aidangallacher9049]

Great Vid, plan to do same with leaky shed roof...shed is sound but Wondered can I put new felt over the current old felt? Just thought it would be an extra layer of protection if anything? Or is this not recommended? Thanks

[@FixitwithFowler]

Hi Aidan, Thanks for your comment. If you are just going to use nails, then you could go over the existing felt. However, if you want it to last, i would advise removing the old felt, which doesn't take long. Most shed roofs fail during windy weather. This is due to a lack of mechanical fixing. By using adhesive and nails to fix the felt to the shed roof, you will increase the felts' life span. Don't forget that adding guttering will also prevent the shed from rotting near the base! (I have a video on this). If you haven't already, please subscribe to my channel! 😊

[@aidangallacher9049]

@@FixitwithFowler thanks Alot for speedy reply mate! Subscribed, I'll definitely check out the guttering vid too. I'll take your advice and rip old felt off and use the felt adhesive...I have Bitumen paint (thick tar like)....would this be sufficient for adhesive? Many Thanks for the response

[@FixitwithFowler]

Hi Aidan, im sure that will be fine.

[@aidangallacher9049]

@@FixitwithFowler excellent... I'll check out more of your vids pal... Keep the info up

[@Dittaa]

Thanks for the video, Can I put the adhesive on the felt (under it) instead of the timber and use nails like you have?

[@FixitwithFowler]

Do you mean put the new felt on top of the old felt?

[@Dittaa]

@@FixitwithFowlerno… I take the old felt off and instead of applying the adhesive on the boards like you have, I apply the adhesive on the underside of the felt (like wall paper) and then use nails to hold felt on the roof.

[@FixitwithFowler]

@Dittaa, you could do that, but i think you might struggle. The adhesive is runny, and if you're not careful, it will go everywhere. As it is tar based, it is really difficult to clean off

[@wonkylommiter6364]

Many thanks ..... Quality job!! is it worth paying the extra £££ for the stronger felt with polyester fibres in it, in your opinion?

[@FixitwithFowler]

If you want it to last, then I would use the dearer felt. I think it's called super felt at wickes.

[@kundanchaurasia]

Where to get all these materials in the UK . Can I get the link and list of all the item needed for this

[@FixitwithFowler]

All the links are in the video description!

[@hudsonsoul1121]

No one ever does a corner shed with a 5 sectioned roof or hipped roof with felt. Always the easy roofs to felt.

[@FixitwithFowler]

Hi Hudsonsoul, this was my own shed so i thought i would make a video to show people how easy the process is. If the roof was any other shape then i would of made a video of doing that roof. In the summer i will be changing a flat roof to a pitched roof and using onduline as the roof covering.

[@hudsonsoul1121]

@@FixitwithFowler hi, I’m a carpenter but for the last 5 years l been primarily making summerhouses and sheds so l know how to do them with ease, however you know what it like, we always try and find other ways on KZbin to see if anyone has a better way of doing things and yet felting awkward shaped roofs there’s no video’s out there. Nice job. It’s worth buying nails that won’t go through the roof covering but you could foresee the issue. I’m actually doing a pyramid style roof at the moment on a a 2400 x 2400 so l may upload a video and it probably will be the first KZbin video of felting a hipped roof. Only just found your channel, keep up the good work.

[@FixitwithFowler]

@hudsonsoul thanks for your comments, hope you like some of my other videos.

[@Infiniti25]

@@hudsonsoul1121I see you didn’t make the video. Not such an easy process to do the roof, but harder to film the process effectively and then edit it to be informative and entertaining.

[@FixitwithFowler]

@Infiniti25 Thanks for your comment. I'm glad you appreciate the time and effort these videos take to make!

[@chaddamp2894]

fab

[@FixitwithFowler]

Thanks for your comment 👍

[@user-oh2xs5lt7c]

wasn't sure the glue was a waterproof too. I came across a wee tear, so as I'm covering nails no harm to treat the tear too. Only thing is the felt is red. hmm

[@FixitwithFowler]

Hi, you could make a patch out of an offcut of felt and stick it over the hole. As my wife would say "its only a shed".

[@damnusernamessuck]

Great video thanks, advise you to get a mic makes it much easier for us to hear you

[@FixitwithFowler]

Hi, thanks for your comment. I have got one now, so all the latest videos are spot on. It's all a learning curve, but i think my videos and editing are definitely getting better!

[@marksteele8760]

what did you use around the edges

[@FixitwithFowler]

Hi Mark, i used tanalised wood for the edges of the shed roof, but you could use UPVC if you can find any the right size

[@adzy31]

Thanks for the video. We're looking to felt a kids playhouse and the roof is full of gaps. Do we need to fill those before we put on the adhesive? Or is it thick enough that it won't drip through and make a mess of the inside? Also, does the felt need tacking down onto the actual roof or is it ok just to nail down on the sides? As there are no strips of wood to attach to, the wood is really thin. Thanks!

[@FixitwithFowler]

Hi, unfortunately the adhesive will go through the gaps. I would recommend tacking the felt down on the roof to prevent ant lifting. You can get small 13mm roofing nails for a thin roof. amzn.to/436rlUC

[@maxv77]

I thought the whole point of using felt adhesive was not to use felt nails that will let the water In one day.

[@FixitwithFowler]

Most felt roofs fail due to poor materials, lack of mechanical fixings (both nails and adhesive) and poor installation. I would always advise using both felt adhesive and clout nails as lack of mechanical fixing is the biggest cause of felt roofs to fail.

[@marksteele8760]

the adhesive you using is different to the link ?

[@FixitwithFowler]

Thats correct, its the same stuff just different manufacturer.

[@marksteele8760]

right ok thanks, is 1 better than the other , or easier to work with

[@FixitwithFowler]

The one in the link is better as its easier to work with

[@kinghabib2770]

Can I felt over old felt don’t fancy ripping it all out plz help

[@FixitwithFowler]

Hi, i would always recommend removing the old felt. If you don't remove the old felt first, then the new felt will definitely not last as long as it could. Its really important to glue the new felt directly to the wooden roof. Hope that helps

[@Jamie-km2sl]

Can you do this if you got a flat roof garage 20x10 ft

[@FixitwithFowler]

Hi Jamie. Unfortunately, you need a torch on felt which is a different product. You would also need a large blow torch, so it's a bit of a specialist thing.

[@user-my9yn4yn6y]

Rubber roof would be ideal

[@FixitwithFowler]

Yeah, i agree. The rubber roof would be ideal

[@Naavya106]

Hi ,can we use this filt on 3*3m outhouse jist for storage.

[@FixitwithFowler]

Hi, i dont see any reason why you can't.

[@Naavya106]

If i put filt same like in video and can i use filt adesive as well

[@Naavya106]

How long it will be last?and any chance of leakage.

[@FixitwithFowler]

Yes, just do it the same as the video, and you should be fine!

[@FixitwithFowler]

So long as it's not a flat roof, you won't have any leaks. The life of the felt depends on the quality of felt you use, how you install it, and if anyone walks on the finished roof!

[@benalan63]

When I done shed roof it fell to pieces olafter 2 years what went wrong?

[@FixitwithFowler]

@lisa Fitzgerald, unfortunately, i wouldn't know without more information. If you follow my video and use a good quality felt, then it should last for years.

[@benalan63]

@@FixitwithFowler maybe the felt was sustandered and so many cats scratching at it maybe I should put bitchem on top

[@FixitwithFowler]

Did you use felt adhesive, felt nails and secure the edges like the one in the video?

[@hudsonsoul1121]

Poor quality grade of felt, environmental issues such as animals on the roof eg birds squirrels cats etc, overhanging trees. Polyester felt is strong which doesn’t rip however it is expensive but well worth. Just make sure the felt has some form of polyester. Nails every 2 inches, the glue worth using but it’s not essential however if your shed is in an area of the garden which is targeted with wind,rain or environment then the adhesive is best to use. Stay away from cheap felts as they normally rip when simply handling it. Best of luck.

[@hosay299]

can this be done a shared shed roof with next door

[@FixitwithFowler]

I suppose it depends on your neighbours. I would always recommend checking first.

[@hosay299]

@@FixitwithFowler yes ours and there needs doing but the quotes for it from a buldier are high so looking to do it our slef

[@FixitwithFowler]

@hosay299 in that case, you definitely can!

[@hosay299]

thanks @@FixitwithFowler

[@FixitwithFowler]

@@hosay299 no problem 😊

[@magmcmahon9038]

Bloody small brush 😂

[@FixitwithFowler]

Yeah, I should have thought about that beforehand 😜.

[@magmcmahon9038]

@@FixitwithFowler 👍

[@andyanderson5296]

I think this is over in England That's how they do things over there they're doing it all wrong I should know the roofing 50 years You never face nail a new roof You don't overlap the paper like that on the ends and face nail just out the way it's done

[@FixitwithFowler]

Hi Andy, this is in England 🇬🇧. Thanks for your comment, it is interesting how the same job is done differently around the world!

[@mrbeeoutdoors3213]

Where are you from? And what's the process in your country?

[@FixitwithFowler]

@mrbeeoutdoors3213 I'm in England

[@mrbeeoutdoors3213]

@@FixitwithFowler ah yeh, I know yoooou are haha! I'm gonna follow your video! Just can't see how one could do this any different than you did (like the other guy says...) I could see just using more adhesive and no nails I suppose, but I don't think it'd be as tidy a job.

[@AlfaGTA156]

Hi. Nailing the felt down on top of the roof, won’t you get water ingress through the nails ?

[@FixitwithFowler]

Yes, you could. However, if you use felt adhesive underneath, it forms a seal around the nail, and also, the final bit of adhesive over each nail is a belt and braces approach!