Shed Roof Felt Nails

Remove any debris get rid of any nails or other structures poking through the top of the roof and make sure that the surface is completely dry and clean.

Shed roof felt nails.

Used for fastening roofing felt for waterproofing or roofing tiles to metal. Plenty of old rags and a bottle of white spirit for cleaning hands and tools is a must. It s best to avoid working with it below 10 or in wet or windy conditions. When installing asphalt shingles on felt only to any grade decking you should use 1 inch long roofing nails.

Be careful to drive nails flush. Prepare the surface of the shed roof by removing any old roof felt or nails. Unroll your shed felt onto a clean and dry surface. This allows it to relax after being rolled up.

Use your craft knife to cut a slit in the felt overhang at the apex of the roof then fold the felt down there and nail securely at 10cm intervals along the gable. Most likely your garden shed roof is not immediately ready for installation especially if it is flat. Nail length for shed roofing felt most commonly i tend to use 15mm galvanised clout nails these are long enough to pass through 4mm of high performance felt and not penetrate the 12 15mm shed roof timber underneath. Corrosion resistant to ensure they last over time and for use where strong joints are required.

The roofing felt is meant to be put down first and then covered with a layer of shingles or rolled roofing as the felt will not hold up to the weather on its own. Ensure the surface is flat clean and dry. The rolled roofing is the same material as asphalt shingles but in a long roll rather than cut into rectangles. Repair anything that needs repairing.

The more common roof thickness is 3 4 inch decking. You can then re attach fascia boards to keep your shed looking smart by hiding the folded over roofing felt at each gable end. Also strip any old felt that may already exist. Small sheds usually require about 100 to 150 clout nails.

All roofing felt is harder to work at low temperature. Plenty of lap cement on the overlaps should be enough and a felt nail every 4 around the eaves. It does act to prevent leaks though as it seals around the nails. The trick is to fill the overlap so the wind or rain cannot get in to start too lift the felt without it squeezing out and making a mess.