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I built this:
The roof needs re-felting, but I've never done anything with felt before. I had a quick look, but couldn't work out what I need, so some help please!
I want something that looks like tiles or shingles, do these come individually, on a roll or sheets? Do these glue down or need torching? I think I want to avoid sheets as it's small size, but wider than 1m, so would end up with lots spare by the looks of things, but open to being guided.
Doesn't need to be amazing because 1) it's just the kids living in there and 2) it's under a tree in a sheltered corner so doesn't get much grief. In that context, any recommendations?
The roof needs re-felting, but I've never done anything with felt before. I had a quick look, but couldn't work out what I need, so some help please!
I want something that looks like tiles or shingles, do these come individually, on a roll or sheets? Do these glue down or need torching? I think I want to avoid sheets as it's small size, but wider than 1m, so would end up with lots spare by the looks of things, but open to being guided.
Doesn't need to be amazing because 1) it's just the kids living in there and 2) it's under a tree in a sheltered corner so doesn't get much grief. In that context, any recommendations?
Personally I'd shed felt or edpm it
However you can buy various shingles on a roll - eg
https://www.diy.com/departments/building-supplies/...
On a shed it's usual to nail on with felt nails.
However you can buy various shingles on a roll - eg
https://www.diy.com/departments/building-supplies/...
On a shed it's usual to nail on with felt nails.
I would put bitumen 'wriggly tin' on as it used to be known in the army. I am not a roofer and refurbished an old shed ten years plus, ago . I ripped the old leaking felt roof off and after replacing the rotten parts of the wood roof pasted bitumen over the woodwork and nailed the 'wriggly tin' to it. The bitumen was quite solid so warmed it up in the tin and only put it on as a belt and braces for the shed.
It is about a tenner a sheet from Wickes plus a bit for the apex cover.. It just needs cutting down with an ordinary saw and some plastic capped nails.
Pip
It is about a tenner a sheet from Wickes plus a bit for the apex cover.. It just needs cutting down with an ordinary saw and some plastic capped nails.
Pip
Pip1968 said:
I would put bitumen 'wriggly tin' on as it used to be known in the army. I am not a roofer and refurbished an old shed ten years plus, ago . I ripped the old leaking felt roof off and after replacing the rotten parts of the wood roof pasted bitumen over the woodwork and nailed the 'wriggly tin' to it. The bitumen was quite solid so warmed it up in the tin and only put it on as a belt and braces for the shed.
It is about a tenner a sheet from Wickes plus a bit for the apex cover.. It just needs cutting down with an ordinary saw and some plastic capped nails.
Pip
That sounds a bit too sensible I think, this needs to be a bit over the top as it's for the kids!It is about a tenner a sheet from Wickes plus a bit for the apex cover.. It just needs cutting down with an ordinary saw and some plastic capped nails.
Pip
V8RX7 said:
Personally I'd shed felt or edpm it
However you can buy various shingles on a roll - eg
https://www.diy.com/departments/building-supplies/...
On a shed it's usual to nail on with felt nails.
With those roles do they go on horizontally and overlap? Are they glued as well as nailed?However you can buy various shingles on a roll - eg
https://www.diy.com/departments/building-supplies/...
On a shed it's usual to nail on with felt nails.
I've found some youtube videos, so I think I'm vaguely in the right area now.
Ta.
I've recently built a similar little house for our kids. It came as a kit.
There was just a roll of typical roofing felt, with fine gravel embedded in it. The roll was just a little longer than the one side of the roof and overlapped at the top. Felt nails (Small, big head) along the edge. The fascia boards would be best to come off and re attach over the felt.
Link to playhouse Clicky
the instructions are on there too, there's a small section on the roof.
There was just a roll of typical roofing felt, with fine gravel embedded in it. The roll was just a little longer than the one side of the roof and overlapped at the top. Felt nails (Small, big head) along the edge. The fascia boards would be best to come off and re attach over the felt.
Link to playhouse Clicky
the instructions are on there too, there's a small section on the roof.
Thanks, that looks like a good house. The one I have was just a second hand one, it needs a bit of tidying up, the fascia boards are a bit tatty, so they're coming off for new anyway. They're only still on because I've not got the roofing stuff sorted yet.
I think I know what I need now, but it's a pain finding somewhere that I can put it all in a basket and not end up with way more than I need, £50 for the nails or £50 for delivery, so I'm going to B&Q now..........
Got felt, nails, adhesive and various paints, so will do that bit then look at putting shingles on top.....
I think I know what I need now, but it's a pain finding somewhere that I can put it all in a basket and not end up with way more than I need, £50 for the nails or £50 for delivery, so I'm going to B&Q now..........
Got felt, nails, adhesive and various paints, so will do that bit then look at putting shingles on top.....
avinalarf said:
I made something similar for the wife to sleep in as it seemed unfair to keep her sleeping in the garage.
I suggest you allow your to kids sleep in the house until they're at least 12 years old.
To be fair, you wouldn't say that if you knew my kids. At 4:30am, it's better that they wake up outside.I suggest you allow your to kids sleep in the house until they're at least 12 years old.
wolfracesonic said:
Iko felt shingles all day long for that. 1 metre long strips, fix with clout nails, felt adhesive at ridge and verges; The hexagon ones look quite good.
This, clout nail the head and they have an adhesive strip halfway down. Quick warm with a Rothenburger helps.Nail a good underlay down first. You can fold them down the gables and nail a batten on. Don’t forget the ridge strips to finish.
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