Roofers......

[paulrockliffe]

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?

[paulrockliffe]

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!

[paulrockliffe]

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?

I've found some youtube videos, so I think I'm vaguely in the right area now.

Ta.

[paulrockliffe]

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.....

[paulrockliffe]

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.