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?
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.
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.
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.
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!
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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 :)
@@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👍
Excellent video. Good user friendly voice and approach. You will be an excellent teacher. Well done. Joginder -Principal of Nottingham Teaching College.
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
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.
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!
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.
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
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!
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
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.
You did a spot on job mate, amazes me that 90% of the comments on this video are a right load of moaning "thats not how you do it" smart arses. I guarantee most of them have never even assembled an IKEA bookcase. You'd think felting a shed was subject to strict nuclear reactor protocols the way these idiots critique from their saggy armchairs. Add together all their "improvements" and you'd be easier moving house than attempting a basic job.
Lols agreed mate although some of the comments do actually help. I'm learning all the time but guess what? It's still the same as it was when I installed it even through the torrents of Rain and gale force winds we've had lately. Nibbles is still a happy Bunny.
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.
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!
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
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?
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.
Stepladder technique looks a bit dodgy? Good video, well documented. Bound to attract the usual chorus of those telling you what you have done wrong. To me at least that looked like an adequate solution considering what was required. After all it’s a shed, not a fallout shelter!
