How To Repair A Flat Shed Roof

A tar and gravel roof can be repaired by applying tar to the damage using the caulk gun smoothing it with the putty knife or brush and covering the tar with reinforcing mesh followed by a layer of gravel.

How to repair a flat shed roof.

Shed build time lapse. If you have a small spit or hole in a shed roof it can also be repaired with the felt adhesive mentioned above. Also when purchasing a new shed it is worth considering the repair factor 15 years down the line. This cost saving is a big plus for any one with basic diy skills and in a similar situation.

Cut through the bubble end to end with a utility knife. In this video i show you the basics of roofing. Instead of replacing the felt roof we decided to use a product call. Hi guys and welcome to my video.

The underlayment will not need to be bonded to the roof as this will allow for movement without causing damage to the asphalt. The amount of time required to repair as shed roof is on a par with building a new one and the cost of materials less than 1 10th. Simply cut a patch of green mineral felt 50mm 2 larger in every direction than the repair requires. Start at one end of the storage shed roof and lay the underlayment material onto the flat roof surface making sure that there are about 2 inches extra on either end to hang over the edges of the shed s flat roof.

I had to re felt my shed roof so i though i d share with you the process i went through and the materials i used. Ensure the mating surfaces is clean and dry they apply adhesive to the damaged area and the underside of the repair patch.