Roofing Felt

Roofing felt is a fantastic roofing material for achieving a durable, weatherproof finish on outbuildings such as garden sheds or garages. Known for its cost-effectiveness and simple installation, roof felt is a very popular way to protect garden bui...

Roofing felt is a fantastic roofing material for achieving a durable, weatherproof finish on outbuildings such as garden sheds or garages. Known for its cost-effectiveness and simple installation, roof felt is a very popular way to protect garden buildings with flat or pitched roofs from the elements.

Traditional roof felt is a great option for DIYers thanks to its easy installation and can be used on new structures, as a roof replacement, or even to add an additional layer over your existing roofing material.

Types of Roof Felt

There are three main types of roofing felt to choose from, each of these has various benefits and advantages that make them suitable for different applications. There will be several things to consider before making your choice, the main ones being whether you are going to install the roof yourself and the size of the roof you need to cover.

Torch-on Felt

Welded onto the roof with a blow torch, the three-layered torch-on felt creates an outstanding waterproof seal. The three layers are made up from a vapour control sheet, reinforced felt and a cap sheet with a mineral finish.

While one of the most common flat roofing materials, it can also be dangerous to install. The use of the blow torch in the installation process means that when roofing with this material, it is best to get a professional with roofing experience to install it.

Hiring a roofer for this type of job will be, on average, around £750 - £850 for a typical single garage. Torch-on felt is designed to last for 15 – 25 years.

Building regulations in the UK stipulate that you must use a torch-on roofing material if the area you are covering will be inhabited. For sheds and garages, only two are needed.

Self-adhesive Felt

Ideal for applications where a blow torch is not practical or naked flames are prohibited, self-adhesive sheets have a film on one side that peels away, making them easy to apply with little skill.

This type of felt is a great choice for covering the roof of smaller projects such as domestic garages, flat roofs and porches. If you’re planning to install the felt yourself, consider this roofing material above the others, it’s cost-effective, durable and very tough.

Shed Felt

Specially designed for use on sheds and garden buildings, shed felt is available in both torch-on and self-adhesive roof felts. Designed to perfectly complement a garden aesthetic, it will look at home on top of any garden building and provides all of the advantages of the weather-proof material.

When installing shed felt, you’ll need to use nails no matter which type you go for. This is because the bitumen will expand in warm weather and contract in cold, and the nails allow the felt to stay in place while this natural movement occurs, ensuring that it doesn’t crack.

Need to Know More About Our Felt Roofing Range?

If you’ve got any more questions about our range of roofing felt, or anything else, get in touch with our award-winning customer service team. With over 40 years of experience in all things DIY and roofing, they’re sure to help you with any question you may have. Call them on 01295 565 565, email [email protected] or use our handy online live chat.