Flat Roof Felt Corners

Find out how to fix a kerb edge in this detailed instruction video.

Flat roof felt corners.

Paint a thin layer of adhesive over the first felt layer. Step 3 secure felt to roof. Bend the flap down and nail along the top edge. Space each nail apart by about 30 to 36 inches 76 to 91 cm along the side of the felt closest to the roof s peak and 12 inch 30 5 cm along the side closest to the ground.

Using galvanised clout nails nail down the first layer of felt. No new flat roof installation is complete without the detail work. Start at one of the upper corners of the felt and continue along the perimeter. The first bending two pieces and caulking the joint photos 1 3 is the most common because you can do it on the spot with the flashing at hand.

Lay the roll of roofing felt on the corner and let it overhang by three inches on each side. Ensure the felt remains even and straight as you work. Find everything you need to give your flat roof a visually pleasing finish with our full range of roof edge trims. Let it stand for about 30 minutes and then using galvanized nails and your hammer nail down the first layer.

Run the base flashing 4 to 5 in. Roll the felt so that it overhangs the edge by 2 inches. Complete the finish of a flat roof installation with permaroof kerb trim edging. Begin laying out your roofing felt by starting at one corner.

You will be placing the second layer of felt over this. This easy how to video shows flat roofers beginners and pros how to seal external corners. Once you get to the edge of the roof or when the roll runs out start nailing the felt. It s best to start nailing in the center and work out from there.

There are two good ways to handle corner flashing. In terms of spacing leave about 6 inches between nails along both of the short sides and the side lying next to the edge of the roof. Small sheds usually require about 100 to 150 clout nails. Roll it out along the edge keeping a three inch overhang.

After the roofing felt as been rolled along with the roof decking you can begin to secure it to the roof.