Torch-On Felt

Torch-on felt is a highly durable, weatherproof flat roofing material. A torch-on felt roof system is usually made up of three layers made from sturdy bitumen felt, including a vapour control layer, a reinforced felt layer, and a cap sheet for larger flat roofing projects. These layers combined give your torch-on roofing felt fantastic levels of strength and reliability and can be expected to last for up to 25 years with routine maintenance. We’re proud to work with leading felt roofing manufacturers IKO, who are known for their commitment to quality products.

As the name suggests, torch-on roofing felt is applied using a blowtorch to securely fix it to your roof. Due to the intricate and potentially hazardous nature of applying torch-on felt, we’d only recommend that the job be done by experienced professionals. It’s this heat-applied seal that gives torch-on bitumen its fantastic strength and watertight properties. Another unique advantage of this material is its high levels of resistance to UV rays, which keeps the area below cool during the summer.

Where Can Torch-On Felt Be Used?

Torch-on roof felt is a highly versatile material, that can be used on a whole host of flat roofs. These include:

Garages and extensions
Sheds and other garden outbuildings
Large commercial or agricultural structures
Metal, timber, concrete deck flat roofs

Laying Torch-On Felt

Torch-on felt can be applied to both new and existing roofs and can even be installed directly over existing materials provided they’re in good condition. As stated, installing torch-on roofing should be left to qualified professionals, but there are many reasons why it’s such a highly popular material. Not only is fitting a torch-on roof system quick and straightforward, but it can even be done in both wet and dry conditions. Ideal for busy tradespeople who can’t afford to delay jobs due to the ever unpredictable British weather.

Have More Questions About Torch-On Roof Felt?

If you’d like to know more about our roofing felt range or anything else, get in touch with our award-winning customer service team. With over 40 years’ 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 sales@roofingmegastore.co.uk or use our handy online live chat.

What’s the Standard Size for Rolls of Torch-On Roofing Felt?

Roofing felt, including torch-on felt generally comes in standard sizes of roughly 1x8m. This size offers the perfect balance of practicality and value for money, as a single roll of felt can adequately be used to complete common small projects such as a garden shed roof.

How Many Layers of Torch-On Felt Do You Need for a Flat Roof?

In general, you’ll need three layers to cover a flat roof with torch-on felt. This means that you’ll need triple the square footage of your roof area to complete the job, as well as accounting 10% or more for waste. The three layers include a vapour control layer, bitumen roofing felt, as well as a cap sheet. For smaller flat roofing projects such as garages or sheds, it may be possible to only use two layers rather than three.