You earned a thumbs up the instant you appeared at the back of the shed with a wave! Understanding how to make a relatively dry subject entertaining is a great skill. Good work!
Thanks for the video and the TradeTorch tip. I am building a shed which is really long and decided this would be the stuff I would use. A couple of things first. The felt you have used is a torch on. That plastic backing is effectively melted away when heated so when you did the overlap you should have removed it as the adhesive is now stuck to the plastic and not the felt. What I did was remove all of the plastic backing completely. I then applied the roofing adhesive to the entire OSB board roof and the put the felt on top. I did this by putting the roll on the roof and then paint the adhesive ahead of the roll and slowly unrolled it. I then added the clout nails. I then painted more adhesive for the next strip and put it down. I used a seam roller and a heat gun to melt the backing from the outside pushing down with the seam roller when it got soft to seal the edge. I also used the heat gun on the over hang so the felt was softer to bend. The heat gun was a tenner from Aldi I think. This system is actually a two sheet solution. There is an underlay for it as well for the same price.
Some comments from a roofer. Overall i would say a job well done. But yes, it is really a DIY homemade solution which lacks some details compared to doing it the correct way (which doesn´t have to mean more expensive, just better). As many others have already said, usually you use a torch to weld the two pieces together. But it certainly works to use an adhesive just as you did, it´s not as strong as welding it but as i said it works. Some suggestions: * Add edge sheets, these can be bought in DIY-style from various hardware stores. Buy (for this shed) 2 2m pieces and just overlap them and nail/screw them down (don't nail/screw the overlap section). If the sheets are too long, just cut them with shears but always overlap them. As it is now the water just drains down and drips from the endboard on the underside, this will lead to that the bottom side of the wood will start to suck up the water. In time even a treated board will rotten. * Gutters. Not necessary but there are several reasons for why you could use it (ie. draining the water to the sides instead of watering the whole ground or eg. saving rainwater and so on) * Wooden studs on the sides, cut at 45 degrees. Nail these to the roofboards, and then cover them with the felt just as you did. This will lead the water straigth down instead of dripping down on the sides (same results will happen as mentioned above about the edge sheets). Remember to cover the bottom of the studs as well. The reason for all this covering- or directing water is due to capillary action = the wood will draw up the water. Personally i would also cover the studs with sheets (these can also be bought in some stores, or ask someone to created them for you. It isn´t expensive and it is worth the cost). * Applying the felt. First of all, the material is still what i would consider "cheap". But it works for a shed. Overall this is more or less the only thing i reacted on. The DIY solution you did is ok and a nice work for someone not working as a roofer...but...the nails on the overlapping felt. Just no, no and no. You just nailed holes throught the waterproofing. This is one of the most common things i see when i get to homeowners that has done their own roofing. Ok, i get it. You want the felt to stick...but...there is a reason for why it is called adhesive. It is supposed to be an alternative for welding, so it pretty much speaks for itself they have thougth about this being a similar alternative. It really has to stick together, and ofcourse it does. So what you do is that you apply the adhesive like you did, you then ROLL it together firmly so that you actually bond the materials. Do not just push your hands like you did. Roll the area carefully over and over, check for glitches etc. Let it dry/harden for some time (read instructions for time directions), then check for any areas that aren't perfectly bonded. So just some small suggestions (and there are more, but as for a DIY solution this would be perfect). Yet again, well done overall.
@@richardb2620 What a nice reply! Really constructive. But i suppose you are one of those guys who can't read instructions, your brain gets tired after more than two sentences?
I am not a great DIYer, but I have Ronseal sealed & re-felted my shed roof in exactly the manner you outline in your video - I copied all processes & materials precisely. I am incredibly pleased with myself and it looks good. It has had one test so far when it rained, and all seems now to be dry in the shed. It took me a week but that does not matter as the job is completed. Thanks very very much The Thorpester for your excellent advice - very much appreciated. David P
That's fantastic news buddy and well done you! Since I did mine, it's been battered by the weather and still looks and performs the same as it did when I first did it. Wish I could post pics to the comments.
@@TheThorpester Yes I wanted to add a couple of photos of my shed roof to my comment but did not how or IF you can do that on youtube? I live in Wolverton, Milton Keynes.
My father-in-law's shed had the cheap stuff on, which has recently blown away. I've been tasked to fix it (having never done it before!) so your video was a godsend! An excellent, straightforward tutorial!
Thanks for the great video. I was given a couple of quotes of over £400 to refelt my shed roof. You gave me the confidence to do it myself, so I followed your step by step instructions and it's turned out fantastic. I am well pleased. Many thanks.
I've used ordinary felt for 2 sheds I've built. But I always fully glue it down. Never had any problems 20yrs later. But admit what you're using is better quality. But I would still fully glue down
Just wanted to let you know that this video gave me the confidence to re-felt my shed roof by myself. The shed itself probably won't last too many more years so I didn't want to have to pay someone to come and fix the roof. After watching this video I gave it a crack on my own and so far so good! Thanks a lot!
Thanks for making this video. I've never really done repairs/DIY before, but I was able to reattach the top layer of felt to my shed today (which had presumably been torn off by wind) - and it's been a day of filthy weather again, so I'm especially grateful to have been able to do the job myself using some of the principles you outlined in the video. From a complete and total novice, you did indeed give me the confidence to have a go myself - so thanks again.
Really helpful, thank you! I've designed a solid shed but researching roofing is a nightmare - underlay or not bother, all the "pros" insisting it needs to be properly torched-on etc. Great to have a demo of the difference between the "Torch-On" and cheap felt but to see you can use TorchOn without a torch! Much more confident with my project now, cheers.
Nice one mate. If you have the tools to torch on etc then I would do that especially as you've designed the Shed yourself. Best way to go. For me, I just wanted a better roofing Felt that could be installed as usual and it has worked out fine.
Thanks. This video has been very useful. I'm in the process of building my shed from scratch and was about to use some cheap shed roof felt I got from my local DIY store, I see now that it's certainly worth the extra money so it doesn't end up like your old shed roof.
Really useful video thanks. Just about to build new shed and as you said supplied poor quality felt with it. Previously I’ve always double felted so if the top sheet gets blown off the under sheet remains waterproof
Nice one buddy. Glad you got something out of it. If mine was a new shed I'd probably borrow a torch and torch it on but to be honest, I haven't touched the shed roof since I did it and it's still exactly the same as it was at the end of this Video
@@TheThorpester yup, it's nice to admire something you have achieved, just got to wait until covid passes to have people round, take care bud and keep up the informal vids👍
Just wanted to say thanks I just did my shed roof after watching your video numerous times I used cromar wood treatment on the roof and iko super shed felt (polyester reinforced) and I used a high class sealant which I had instead of roof mastic, so pleased cant thank you enough cheers
Excellent video. Well explained. I particularly liked that you included the materials and cost. I feel I can tackle my own shed now! Thank you so much for sharing this.
All nice. Did almost the same to my shed roof today using polyester heavy duty felt. Upgrade Your sheds hinges and locks. Add some padlocks and mask windows from inside so nobody can't see what's inside.
I prefer screwing the ends on as it just makes it easier to remove them if it becomes necessary. Other than that it all looks fine. Lets see it in a few years! Very comprehensive and easy to follow.
thankyou for this perfectly explained video. Even with the bits you forgot to record, it is still easy to follow and the best felt tutorial ive found. Just ordered the polyester backed felt you used, as i used normal mineral shed felt 2 and a half years ago and its leaking everywhere. By the way the sheds and aviaries i am doing are for my rabbits too lol.. so loved seeing your bun.
No problem buddy. I'm really glad it helped you. Look after them little rascals! They'll thank you for the nice cosy/dry habitats in their own little way :)
Thanks a lot, you saved my shed. Plus, your video was very relaxing :) I used Pluvitec torch-on with a mineral layer (an Italian brand, sold here in Ireland). Expensive stuff but superb quality when compared to the typical rubbish they sell for roofing sheds. First I thought it might be too heavy, but it works a treat.
Thank you, very informative for me, I can get a builder to see to mine now without any fear of getting ripped off, and pay for his time and labour.(I'm a lady) ....You did a very good job (l wish you could do mine) ha-ha. Thanks for sharing just what l was looking for xx
Part of the problem with the old roof was that it was tucked into the wood trim, which I see you've done again on the ends. This will channel water behind the wood trim and rot it in record time. Not sure about your part of the world but here we use an aluminum drip edge to stop water wicking behind the wood around the edges
I have to do a summer house roof which we got when we moved in 10 years ago... I now know some of the OSB is failing as I did an emergency patch replacement using strong roofing felt when I built the dog shelter 9 years ago (that has yet to leak) and in patches it was not there anymore. I have to say the differences in felt used in place in the different construction is staggering... the dog shelter and my shed is at least twice thick as the felt used to do the summer house. The builders also left the felt dangling into the gutters... I have no words. After watching this video I am going to be ordering 12mm OSB3 and a lot of string roofing materials... thank you!
Excellent video. Good user friendly voice and approach. You will be an excellent teacher. Well done. Joginder -Principal of Nottingham Teaching College.
Great video. I have the same junk felt on my workshop roof. After ten years it needs replacing.I was thinking of fiberglassing the whole thing . But having watched your video. It looks like lots less work.to do the quality felt job.
Hi. Why cut a narrow piece of felt for the top middle section when you can use another hole sheet down the middle? Surely this would give a better resistance to water and more coverage? Cheers
I built my own shed - far stronger than all the sheds you see in these videos - and I'm no tradesperson - but enough of me being a smart ass - could I just ask why no-one seems to install guttering and downpipes to deal with rainwater run-offs, and why does no-one seem to build a base that raises the shed floor frame timbers off the ground? These two "extra" tasks will prolong the life of your shed almost indefinitely as most are ruined by water dripping off the roof and splashing up off the ground.
Neat job, just the corners are different to how I'd do them; fold the gable sides in and under before folding the gutter edge over - you did it the other way - my way gives a cleaner run-off!
Having had both my Wood & Garden shed ravaged by Storm Ciara today (the old felt has just lifted & peeled away on both) I was looking for some quality guidance on repair. This video provided it in spades. I now know what to use and how I’m going to get it sorted. Thanks mate!
TheThorpester Thanks. Bit of a pain this storm. Never refelted a shed before, never needed to. I feel your pain. I moved to a rural village last year and the storm has taken out 1 fence panel (which survived intact) & a panel in my greenhouse. Luckily I managed to use the feather board panel to plug the hole in the shed or I’d have lost the lot. The felt lifting was just the icing on a crap cake.
@@TelBot I hear you. The problem I have is that yes, I've fixed the Fence panels and made them strong again but I have no idea how to slide them in as they're 6ft (and a 1ft gravel board). I've tried many times in the past and failed so I'll have to wait till the neighbour is back to give me a hand!
The shed I did was 4x7 mitres. Just remember NOT to do any felt work on a hot or sunny day in the summer, unless it's very early. New felt melts. It gets VERY sticky and you'll ruin it by standing or kneeling on it. I did two early morning.
i always worry about the clout nails half way up eventually becoming a path for water ingress. I wonder about putting a bit of PU adhesive over each one to seal it?! But just seen a comment that 4 years on it is still holding up which is encouraging!
I’m the same buddy. It is still holding up though. The felt does form a seal around the nail but yea, it probably will ingress at some point in the future. I think the adhesive helps a lot and forms a good seal too. Thanks for commenting buddy.
@@TheThorpester saw on another vid, the guy added a dab of adhesive to the top of the nails to encourage a good seal. Aesthetics not awesome but seems like a good idea.
the top of the step ladder is not for standing on so i would suggest not doing it again or there could be an accident , it happened to me so stay safe. i wasn't roofing a shed by the way
Thanks for the tips and product recommendations. Do you absolutely have to use clout nails on the top bit? Would the adhesive alone be enough? Won't the nail holes let in water?
No worries mate. You could put just the adhesive on but you'd have to weigh the joint down for a good while (I would expect) to ensure a good stick. With the Felt I used and the Glue, the clout nails should be sealed on fitting. I'd use the nails mate but it's up to you. Get's quite windy here so I've used the nails just in case. It hasn't leaked yet!
Good video, my shed is leaking through, I’m planning on repairing it but I’ve always wondered won’t rain water get through the clout nails in the felt?
correct me if i'm wrong. but doesn't putting the nails through the top piece of felt destroy the purpose of the felt adhesive. if you put a hole in the felt, water will get through. same goes for the sides and front of the shed but at least th edamge is minimised and localised there. putting holes on the top of the felt is just asking leaks.
The Felt forms a seal when nailed. That's what clout nails are for. Good luck using just the adhesive!. Better to burn on this stuff as intended if you have a torch.
Thanks for the vid, it is interesting though isn't how we put nails in the roof covering to fix the felt. I wonder if nailing the first 2 lower sections and then torching the upper ridge felt would be the best way, but then you need a torch! I had my garage done professionally and they tack an underlay on first and then torch a second layer on top. An extremely robust job.
Underlay and Torching is definitely the best way if you can do that but the Clout Nails should be fine (with the adhesive) Hopefully will last a good while..
Great video thanks :) I’m just about to do the same but to a larger area, got to do something in tier 4 lol 😂 You have really helped out in my plan and prep... you are a star :) Couple of questions if you were to do it again would you put two pieces either side and then leave a foot either side at the top point and then add a smaller capping piece instead of using one large piece to go right over?( hope that makes sense? Lol ) Did you put anything over the nail heads like roofing sealant ? Thanks again :)
Nice one mate. You'll be fine. I didn't put anything round the Nails and they seem fine but I suppose you could use the sealant as well making it a stronger seal. If my Shed had been an inch wider, I'd have had to use another strip. I got lucky in the measurements. If you have a heat gun or torch, definitely heat up the back of the strips as you're rolling it on although you don't need to. Mine's still exactly the same now as it was when I did it. I'm still really pleased with the job I did.
Hi. Im about to replace my 16x8 with good quality felt for exactly the same reasons. Suppose you could nail in half way and then dab some bitumen at bottom of nail then hammer in to be sure of no puncture leaks. 👍
I'm no expert but doing lots of research; I read that these nails are supposed to be hammered in tight to the felt so the felt forms a seal around the nail, so it would not be recommended to dab bitumen at the bottom of the nail.
Nope. The felt reforms around the nail and seals it. Also the adhesive helps to seal. The adhesive wouldn’t hold the felt down in strong winds so the nails are needed or torch it on as designed.
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You earned a thumbs up the instant you appeared at the back of the shed with a wave! Understanding how to make a relatively dry subject entertaining is a great skill. Good work!
Thanks for the video and the TradeTorch tip. I am building a shed which is really long and decided this would be the stuff I would use. A couple of things first. The felt you have used is a torch on. That plastic backing is effectively melted away when heated so when you did the overlap you should have removed it as the adhesive is now stuck to the plastic and not the felt. What I did was remove all of the plastic backing completely. I then applied the roofing adhesive to the entire OSB board roof and the put the felt on top. I did this by putting the roll on the roof and then paint the adhesive ahead of the roll and slowly unrolled it. I then added the clout nails. I then painted more adhesive for the next strip and put it down. I used a seam roller and a heat gun to melt the backing from the outside pushing down with the seam roller when it got soft to seal the edge. I also used the heat gun on the over hang so the felt was softer to bend. The heat gun was a tenner from Aldi I think. This system is actually a two sheet solution. There is an underlay for it as well for the same price.
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Some comments from a roofer.
Overall i would say a job well done. But yes, it is really a DIY homemade solution which lacks some details compared to doing it the correct way (which doesn´t have to mean more expensive, just better).
As many others have already said, usually you use a torch to weld the two pieces together. But it certainly works to use an adhesive just as you did, it´s not as strong as welding it but as i said it works. Some suggestions:
* Add edge sheets, these can be bought in DIY-style from various hardware stores. Buy (for this shed) 2 2m pieces and just overlap them and nail/screw them down (don't nail/screw the overlap section). If the sheets are too long, just cut them with shears but always overlap them.
As it is now the water just drains down and drips from the endboard on the underside, this will lead to that the bottom side of the wood will start to suck up the water. In time even a treated board will rotten.
* Gutters. Not necessary but there are several reasons for why you could use it (ie. draining the water to the sides instead of watering the whole ground or eg. saving rainwater and so on)
* Wooden studs on the sides, cut at 45 degrees. Nail these to the roofboards, and then cover them with the felt just as you did. This will lead the water straigth down instead of dripping down on the sides (same results will happen as mentioned above about the edge sheets). Remember to cover the bottom of the studs as well. The reason for all this covering- or directing water is due to capillary action = the wood will draw up the water. Personally i would also cover the studs with sheets (these can also be bought in some stores, or ask someone to created them for you. It isn´t expensive and it is worth the cost).
* Applying the felt. First of all, the material is still what i would consider "cheap". But it works for a shed.
Overall this is more or less the only thing i reacted on. The DIY solution you did is ok and a nice work for someone not working as a roofer...but...the nails on the overlapping felt. Just no, no and no. You just nailed holes throught the waterproofing. This is one of the most common things i see when i get to homeowners that has done their own roofing. Ok, i get it. You want the felt to stick...but...there is a reason for why it is called adhesive. It is supposed to be an alternative for welding, so it pretty much speaks for itself they have thougth about this being a similar alternative. It really has to stick together, and ofcourse it does.
So what you do is that you apply the adhesive like you did, you then ROLL it together firmly so that you actually bond the materials. Do not just push your hands like you did. Roll the area carefully over and over, check for glitches etc. Let it dry/harden for some time (read instructions for time directions), then check for any areas that aren't perfectly bonded.
So just some small suggestions (and there are more, but as for a DIY solution this would be perfect). Yet again, well done overall.
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@@richardb2620 What a nice reply! Really constructive. But i suppose you are one of those guys who can't read instructions, your brain gets tired after more than two sentences?
So just to make sure, you nail the under layers but the final over lap layer u just stick using the adhesive right?
Thanks for the advice buddy. Appreciate you giving up your time to help out others who might want to try this. Top man.
Great video, thank you! Storm Eunice just blew my conservatory roof felt off, so I'll be giving this a go later!
That sucks mate and yea we're having Fence issues here lol. Best of luck
I am not a great DIYer, but I have Ronseal sealed & re-felted my shed roof in exactly the manner you outline in your video - I copied all processes & materials precisely. I am incredibly pleased with myself and it looks good. It has had one test so far when it rained, and all seems now to be dry in the shed. It took me a week but that does not matter as the job is completed.
Thanks very very much The Thorpester for your excellent advice - very much appreciated. David P
That's fantastic news buddy and well done you! Since I did mine, it's been battered by the weather and still looks and performs the same as it did when I first did it. Wish I could post pics to the comments.
@@TheThorpester Yes I wanted to add a couple of photos of my shed roof to my comment but did not how or IF you can do that on youtube? I live in Wolverton, Milton Keynes.
My father-in-law's shed had the cheap stuff on, which has recently blown away. I've been tasked to fix it (having never done it before!) so your video was a godsend! An excellent, straightforward tutorial!
Nice one mate. Hope it worked out for you.
Thanks for the great video. I was given a couple of quotes of over £400 to refelt my shed roof. You gave me the confidence to do it myself, so I followed your step by step instructions and it's turned out fantastic. I am well pleased. Many thanks.
Fantastic and well done buddy!
great job opened my eyes with that felt
I want to live in this shed. It's so beautifully made.
I've used ordinary felt for 2 sheds I've built. But I always fully glue it down. Never had any problems 20yrs later. But admit what you're using is better quality. But I would still fully glue down
Sounds like you did a proper jobbie pal. Nice one and thanks for the glue tip 🫡
Just wanted to let you know that this video gave me the confidence to re-felt my shed roof by myself. The shed itself probably won't last too many more years so I didn't want to have to pay someone to come and fix the roof. After watching this video I gave it a crack on my own and so far so good! Thanks a lot!
Nice one buddy. Really glad it helped. Now you've got an awesome roof, time to fix the Shed! Preserve and protect matey.
Many thanks. This has been the best explanation for fixing my shed roof. Now waiting for dry weather!
Just the video I was looking for to give me confidence in having a go myself. many thanks
Nice one mate, glad it helped. Best of luck!
Thanks for making this video. I've never really done repairs/DIY before, but I was able to reattach the top layer of felt to my shed today (which had presumably been torn off by wind) - and it's been a day of filthy weather again, so I'm especially grateful to have been able to do the job myself using some of the principles you outlined in the video. From a complete and total novice, you did indeed give me the confidence to have a go myself - so thanks again.
That's great news buddy I'm super glad the vid helped you. Well done mate.
Looks fantastic. Great tip about the roofing felt. I wish I had seen this before I bought my rolls of felt!
Brilliant video for us novice DIY guys.
Thanks. It really looks 👍
Thanks buddy!
Really helpful, thank you! I've designed a solid shed but researching roofing is a nightmare - underlay or not bother, all the "pros" insisting it needs to be properly torched-on etc. Great to have a demo of the difference between the "Torch-On" and cheap felt but to see you can use TorchOn without a torch! Much more confident with my project now, cheers.
Nice one mate. If you have the tools to torch on etc then I would do that especially as you've designed the Shed yourself. Best way to go. For me, I just wanted a better roofing Felt that could be installed as usual and it has worked out fine.
Clear and concise. I followed your method and it worked brilliantly. Cheers.
Awesome. Well done buddy 🫡
Good call mate, i will use the same felt.Thanks
Great video, i'm all set to tackle the shed roof now, thanks.
Thanks. This video has been very useful. I'm in the process of building my shed from scratch and was about to use some cheap shed roof felt I got from my local DIY store, I see now that it's certainly worth the extra money so it doesn't end up like your old shed roof.
Nice one mate and no problem. Very best of luck with your build buddy!
Really useful video thanks. Just about to build new shed and as you said supplied poor quality felt with it. Previously I’ve always double felted so if the top sheet gets blown off the under sheet remains waterproof
Nice one buddy. Glad you got something out of it. If mine was a new shed I'd probably borrow a torch and torch it on but to be honest, I haven't touched the shed roof since I did it and it's still exactly the same as it was at the end of this Video
If you're going to this expense (felt, paint, glue) you may as well get epdm rubber - goes on in one sheet and lasts 40+ years!
Just built an outdoor bar, and this is exactly what I was looking for, seems relatively straightforward with top results, well done sir.
Nice one mate. If you have the tools, get the underlay and torch it on as intended. If not then do this :) Good luck.
@@TheThorpester finished the felt roof today, it looks really good, I haven't torched it on, bit it looks like it will last a good few years👍
@@durstbloor Fantastic! Bet it felt great when you finished. Top man.
@@TheThorpester yup, it's nice to admire something you have achieved, just got to wait until covid passes to have people round, take care bud and keep up the informal vids👍
@@durstbloor Nice one mate. Best wishes
Just wanted to say thanks I just did my shed roof after watching your video numerous times I used cromar wood treatment on the roof and iko super shed felt (polyester reinforced) and I used a high class sealant which I had instead of roof mastic, so pleased cant thank you enough cheers
Wow. Nice one buddy. Feels great when you finish eh?
it still looks perfect and even the day it was finished there was one of the wildest storms for months shed bone dry looks awesome
@@pavlos34shill32 Fantastic mate. Mine survived also! Good job.
Well done. I watched your video before doing the felt.
Nice one buddy...Mine's still up!
Excellent video. Well explained. I particularly liked that you included the materials and cost. I feel I can tackle my own shed now! Thank you so much for sharing this.
Marlen Carvalho no problem buddy. You can do it!
Thanks for the video. It has just helped me decide to go for the exact same type of materials for my own garden shed.
Superb mate, really glad the vid helped and good luck!
Hi - could you please provide full description of the roof felt and where it can be bought from; looks excellent. Very helpful video - thanks
just discovered a bad leak on my shed roof your vid was good all i need now is a couple of dry days!
Nice one mate. Smash it!
Really well presented thank you as i need my shed doing and now im confident to do it.
No problem buddy and all the best with it. You’ll be fine 🫡
All nice. Did almost the same to my shed roof today using polyester heavy duty felt. Upgrade Your sheds hinges and locks. Add some padlocks and mask windows from inside so nobody can't see what's inside.
Nice one buddy and thanks for the tips!
Thanks for that, your tips helped a lot. I’ve just done mine and I felt great when I’d finished!
Well done buddy and thanks for stopping by!
Gotta do mine this weekend, and like you I’ve never done it before but this vid is really helpful thank you. You did a great job on yours 😊
Nice one buddy. All the best with it. You'll have it sorted no problem
@@TheThorpester Yea considering I’ve never done it before it’s turned out pretty well 😃
I prefer screwing the ends on as it just makes it easier to remove them if it becomes necessary. Other than that it all looks fine. Lets see it in a few years! Very comprehensive and easy to follow.
Nearly been 2 years buddy and it looks the same :)
Good job, great presentation, ..and the music works.
Helpful video, thanks. May I suggest using galvanised nails on the gable fascia boards, not 'regular wood nails'.
Fair play mate brilliant video. Excellent!!
Thanks buddy
You did a really good job. Just what I needed, I'm going to go out and start preparing my shed for roof felting. Many thanks.
Excellent video. Very good at explaining all the processes ypu need to go through.
Thank you buddy and thanks for watching
@@TheThorpester My pleasure. Good luck in your endevours
Nice video. Looks a nice tidy job.
thankyou for this perfectly explained video. Even with the bits you forgot to record, it is still easy to follow and the best felt tutorial ive found. Just ordered the polyester backed felt you used, as i used normal mineral shed felt 2 and a half years ago and its leaking everywhere. By the way the sheds and aviaries i am doing are for my rabbits too lol.. so loved seeing your bun.
No problem buddy. I'm really glad it helped you. Look after them little rascals! They'll thank you for the nice cosy/dry habitats in their own little way :)
Just what I was looking for. Thank you for making this. :)
This was such good video. I plan to do the same to my summerhouse next month. Thanks for this🙂
You're very welcome
Great video and step by step instructions.
Thank you, very good clear instructions 😊
Thank you mate. Hope you found it useful
Looks very nice 👍
Thanks a lot, you saved my shed. Plus, your video was very relaxing :) I used Pluvitec torch-on with a mineral layer (an Italian brand, sold here in Ireland). Expensive stuff but superb quality when compared to the typical rubbish they sell for roofing sheds. First I thought it might be too heavy, but it works a treat.
Awesome pal. Well done and glad I could help a bit
Great video man. Thanks for filming
This is a fantastic video....very informative and will certainly help me when i apply my roof felt..
Thanks manys
No worries mate and thanks for watching/commenting. All the best!
Great video, nice and easy to understand. Thank you and great job 👍🏼
Thank you. Really helpful. Just finished my own solo effort and it was a great success. My daughter tells me I am very manly 🤣
Haha awesome mate and you clearly are
Thank you so much this video was very helpful wish us luck when we attempt this tomorrow 🙂
Good luck buddy. You have a few days of Sun Sun Sun so take your time!
Nice job, thanks for putting in the material cost.
Great Video, made the job simple and tight.
Thankyou. Nice and straightforward x
Thank you, very informative for me, I can get a builder to see to mine now without any fear of getting ripped off, and pay for his time and labour.(I'm a lady) ....You did a very good job (l wish you could do mine) ha-ha. Thanks for sharing just what l was looking for xx
No worries Jean. If you're getting a builder to do the job, they should do it better!
Excellent job very good video and great information too I will try later on this summer thank you brother
No problem buddy. Best of luck!
Part of the problem with the old roof was that it was tucked into the wood trim, which I see you've done again on the ends. This will channel water behind the wood trim and rot it in record time. Not sure about your part of the world but here we use an aluminum drip edge to stop water wicking behind the wood around the edges
Thanks for the insight buddy. Much appreciated
I have to do a summer house roof which we got when we moved in 10 years ago... I now know some of the OSB is failing as I did an emergency patch replacement using strong roofing felt when I built the dog shelter 9 years ago (that has yet to leak) and in patches it was not there anymore.
I have to say the differences in felt used in place in the different construction is staggering... the dog shelter and my shed is at least twice thick as the felt used to do the summer house.
The builders also left the felt dangling into the gutters... I have no words.
After watching this video I am going to be ordering 12mm OSB3 and a lot of string roofing materials... thank you!
No worries buddy. Glad you got something out of the vid and best of luck.
Excellent video. Good user friendly voice and approach. You will be an excellent teacher. Well done. Joginder -Principal of Nottingham Teaching College.
Well thank you very much Sir. Much appreciated. I love to Teach as I'm sure you do. Look after those pesky kids, they are our future!
Thank you very much for this. It was very well explained, and yes, a very good job. Congratulations! I hope mine turns out as well!
No problem buddy and best of luck!
Thanks for your video. It is very helpful.
Very good job roof shed felt last long time
Great video. I have the same junk felt on my workshop roof. After ten years it needs replacing.I was thinking of fiberglassing the whole thing . But having watched your video. It looks like lots less work.to do the quality felt job.
looks realy good stuff, great vidio, but where can u buy this from i can't seem to find it
Perfect presentation, very helpful.
I found this very informative. Thank you. It REALLY doesn't need the pointless music soundtrack - your very good commentary is quite engaging enough.
Thanks for the feedback buddy!
Nice Shed.
Hi. Why cut a narrow piece of felt for the top middle section when you can use another hole sheet down the middle? Surely this would give a better resistance to water and more coverage? Cheers
I built my own shed - far stronger than all the sheds you see in these videos - and I'm no tradesperson - but enough of me being a smart ass - could I just ask why no-one seems to install guttering and downpipes to deal with rainwater run-offs, and why does no-one seem to build a base that raises the shed floor frame timbers off the ground? These two "extra" tasks will prolong the life of your shed almost indefinitely as most are ruined by water dripping off the roof and splashing up off the ground.
I agree with. Those small changes will do that it last much longer at the end
Neat job, just the corners are different to how I'd do them; fold the gable sides in and under before folding the gutter edge over - you did it the other way - my way gives a cleaner run-off!
Having had both my Wood & Garden shed ravaged by Storm Ciara today (the old felt has just lifted & peeled away on both) I was looking for some quality guidance on repair. This video provided it in spades. I now know what to use and how I’m going to get it sorted. Thanks mate!
No worries mate. I've lost 2 fence panels to Ciara already and it's still blowing! Shed's ok though. For now...
TheThorpester Thanks. Bit of a pain this storm. Never refelted a shed before, never needed to. I feel your pain. I moved to a rural village last year and the storm has taken out 1 fence panel (which survived intact) & a panel in my greenhouse. Luckily I managed to use the feather board panel to plug the hole in the shed or I’d have lost the lot. The felt lifting was just the icing on a crap cake.
Shed: greenhouse. Been a long day...
@@TelBot I hear you. The problem I have is that yes, I've fixed the Fence panels and made them strong again but I have no idea how to slide them in as they're 6ft (and a 1ft gravel board). I've tried many times in the past and failed so I'll have to wait till the neighbour is back to give me a hand!
The shed I did was 4x7 mitres. Just remember NOT to do any felt work on a hot or sunny day in the summer, unless it's very early.
New felt melts. It gets VERY sticky and you'll ruin it by standing or kneeling on it.
I did two early morning.
Thanks for producing such a Great video! Really useful
Great video, thanks and well done, that looks a top job!
i always worry about the clout nails half way up eventually becoming a path for water ingress. I wonder about putting a bit of PU adhesive over each one to seal it?! But just seen a comment that 4 years on it is still holding up which is encouraging!
I’m the same buddy. It is still holding up though. The felt does form a seal around the nail but yea, it probably will ingress at some point in the future. I think the adhesive helps a lot and forms a good seal too. Thanks for commenting buddy.
@@TheThorpester saw on another vid, the guy added a dab of adhesive to the top of the nails to encourage a good seal. Aesthetics not awesome but seems like a good idea.
Many thanks. Very helpful 👌 Had a gander at your other videos 👍🤩
Nice one buddy
NICE NEAT JOB LOOKS REALLY GOOD
Brilliant video tutorial, thank you.
superb video, absolutely brilliant
thanks!
Hope it did keep water out. Good job well eone
the top of the step ladder is not for standing on so i would suggest not doing it again or there could be an accident , it happened to me so stay safe. i wasn't roofing a shed by the way
Great video . Thank you . Did mine today .
Thanks for the tips and product recommendations. Do you absolutely have to use clout nails on the top bit? Would the adhesive alone be enough? Won't the nail holes let in water?
No worries mate. You could put just the adhesive on but you'd have to weigh the joint down for a good while (I would expect) to ensure a good stick. With the Felt I used and the Glue, the clout nails should be sealed on fitting. I'd use the nails mate but it's up to you. Get's quite windy here so I've used the nails just in case. It hasn't leaked yet!
Thank you for sharing an amazing video 👌
Fabulous job
Good video, my shed is leaking through, I’m planning on repairing it but I’ve always wondered won’t rain water get through the clout nails in the felt?
@@darattaqwa the felt seals around the nails so all good. Mines still fine pal
Great job .Nice video, I am going to re roof my shed this week end .
Good job nicely explained, just what was looking :)
correct me if i'm wrong. but doesn't putting the nails through the top piece of felt destroy the purpose of the felt adhesive. if you put a hole in the felt, water will get through. same goes for the sides and front of the shed but at least th edamge is minimised and localised there. putting holes on the top of the felt is just asking leaks.
The Felt forms a seal when nailed. That's what clout nails are for. Good luck using just the adhesive!. Better to burn on this stuff as intended if you have a torch.
@@TheThorpester ok fair enough. just a question i had. i realise now that my original wording could have come across as rude. hope i didn't
@@whippyjarge8788 Not at all buddy, all good. Hope the vid helped
Thanks for the vid, it is interesting though isn't how we put nails in the roof covering to fix the felt. I wonder if nailing the first 2 lower sections and then torching the upper ridge felt would be the best way, but then you need a torch! I had my garage done professionally and they tack an underlay on first and then torch a second layer on top. An extremely robust job.
Underlay and Torching is definitely the best way if you can do that but the Clout Nails should be fine (with the adhesive) Hopefully will last a good while..
GREAT JOB,
Great video thanks :) I’m just about to do the same but to a larger area, got to do something in tier 4 lol 😂
You have really helped out in my plan and prep... you are a star :)
Couple of questions if you were to do it again would you put two pieces either side and then leave a foot either side at the top point and then add a smaller capping piece instead of using one large piece to go right over?( hope that makes sense? Lol )
Did you put anything over the nail heads like roofing sealant ?
Thanks again :)
Nice one mate. You'll be fine. I didn't put anything round the Nails and they seem fine but I suppose you could use the sealant as well making it a stronger seal. If my Shed had been an inch wider, I'd have had to use another strip. I got lucky in the measurements. If you have a heat gun or torch, definitely heat up the back of the strips as you're rolling it on although you don't need to. Mine's still exactly the same now as it was when I did it. I'm still really pleased with the job I did.
Great job thanks for the blog
Fantastic job. Thank you.
Hi. Im about to replace my 16x8 with good quality felt for exactly the same reasons. Suppose you could nail in half way and then dab some bitumen at bottom of nail then hammer in to be sure of no puncture leaks. 👍
I'm no expert but doing lots of research; I read that these nails are supposed to be hammered in tight to the felt so the felt forms a seal around the nail, so it would not be recommended to dab bitumen at the bottom of the nail.
Does it not leak on the overlap seeing as you’ve put a line of nails down it ? Thought that’s what the adhesive is for ?
Nope. The felt reforms around the nail and seals it. Also the adhesive helps to seal. The adhesive wouldn’t hold the felt down in strong winds so the nails are needed or torch it on as designed.
How would you go about fixing felt onto hut that has two velox widows on roof?
When I did my shed on the apex sheet of roofing felt i put a dab of silicone on the clout nails to stop rain water penetrating the nail holes
That's a good idea. I'm doing mine when this wind dies down.
Putting holes in a roof goes against my instincts. Surely it will allow water to penetrate? Isn't the adhesive sufficient to hold it fast?
Doesn't hurt to put a little extra insurance, after all it cost pennies to do,