How To Fix A Leaking Felt Roof

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How to fix a leaking felt roof.

Instead of replacing the felt roof we decided to use a product call. You ll have first to fix the sheathing so see above. Use enough water to mimic heavy rains. If you did replace the substrate add layers of rubber roll roofing until the area is flush with the surrounding roofing.

Next it s time to. Ensure the nails that. If a leak is difficult to find enlist a helper and go up on the roof with a garden hose. Cut a piece of new felt to use as a patch big enough to give above a 50mm 2 inch overlap beyond the repaired blister.

How to prolong the life of your felt roof. After setting the patch in place press it lightly and drive roofing nails around its perimeter. For example soak the downhill side of a chimney first then each side then the top on both sides. Start low soaking the area just above where the leak appears in the house.

Begin soaking low on the roof just above where the leak is visible inside the house. Hopefully it hasn t come to this but if you leave a leak for a long time then not only will the osb need replacement your roof rafters will too. Cover the repaired area with a patch of roll roofing. Firstly measure from the outside wall of the room along the ceiling to the damp spot dripping area.

Apply some bitumen adhesive over the repair and beyond to suit the patch and apply it. Press the patch firmly into place and make sure that the edges are well sealed. Run water over the low side of the penetration for several minutes while the helper watches for any water droplets. If this is the case it isn t always mandatory to replace the entire roof.

To fix a felt flat roof leak first find out where the water is working it s way through the felt. If this technique is not possible below are other ways to detect a leak on a flat roof and remember to clearly mark the area of the leak when you find it. This will usually be a crack in the felt or where the felt has peeled away from the roof. Before you decided to rip up the felt and replace it watch this video and give it a try.