Step by step guide on how to apply bituminous roofing felt to your shed roof. includes useful advice on the best materials to use, together with information on the tools you will need to complete. Before installing the roofing felt, measure the shed roof. pull it tight so that it lies flat on the shed roof. you�ll need to cover the entire area of the roof with a little extra on each edge to allow for overlaps (around 5cm).. Shed roof felt is a type of black paper that contains asphalt. the roofing felt comes in a roll and is installed on the roof under the shingles to protect the roof decking. the roofing felt comes in a roll and is installed on the roof under the shingles to protect the roof decking..
Installing felt to a shed roof is an easy diy weekend project. it requires only a limited amount of materials, and since the coverage area of a garden shed is much smaller than that of your house, it�s also a relatively quick project.. How to felt a shed � part 1 of how to felt a shed deals with how to strip old felt from a shed roof without damaging the roof or trims in the process. fitting felt to a shed � part 2 gives instructions on how to fit roofing felt to a shed roof, cutting, nailing, gluing and replacing wooden trims afterwards.. Once you get the hang of installing roofing felt over the hips, it's not much more involved than installing the felt on a gable roof. the basic idea is to install the asphalt-treated felt in such a manner that the roof will shed water..