Roofing felt

Are you planning to replace the roof of your home? If your answer is yes, then use roofing felt to have a safe roofing system. Along with tiles, shingles and nails, you also have to use roofing felt to keep the moisture out of the structure.

Why install roofing felt in your roof?

Roofing felt is specially designed to solve the problem of leaks. With the help of roofing felt, you can keep your home insulated. This way you can easily save more money on heating costs and other repairs. The main aim of roofing felt is to create a very tight barrier from outside elements when shingles fall away.

How to choose and apply roofing felt

Once you have decided to use roofing felt then you have to keep a few things in mind. Roofing felt is available in different shapes and sizes such as overlapping strips and squares. So, pick the one which suits the size of your roof. In addition to this, you also need to consider the density and thickness of the roofing felt.

If your budget allows, then hire a professional or contractor who will help you to lay the roofing felt safely. You can also do it yourself by using the proper instructions and tools. While installing the roof shingles, ensure that the felt taunt is applied without any bubbles or ridges. After applying roofing felt and installing shingles, your roofing system will be in place for many years.

Published at: 16-09-2010
Mikey Hill
Mikey Hill

Mikey Hill is the E-commerce department manager at JJ Roofing. With over a decade of experience in the roofing industry, he has extensive knowledge in flat and pitched roofing, roof windows, and fascia and guttering.

Mikey also has an excellent understanding of raw material attributes, ensuring the application of best practices across all roofing structures. As a result of his deep understanding of the roofing industry and dedication to excellence, over the last several years, Mikey has become a pivotal figure at JJ Roofing and is part of the reason why we continue to exceed our customer’s expectations.

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