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We have just recently moved into the property and when going in the loft this is how we found it, we are in process of removing it from the rafter as there are a few holes in the felt. It looks like its been placed there to cover the holes. Thanks

Old hair felt was a problem but it was intrinsically safe. It didn't self combust, someone had to set it alight first. Got the heart racing when soldering something and the hair felt lit up and the flame disappeared into the distance. It's fine for stopping noises in notches or holes.

What sort of roofing felt has been used in your loft, if it's the waterproof plastic stuff similar to the one Geoff Capes advertised that is your problem, it doesn't breath, it can be sorted by fitting a few air flow tiles not forgetting to make holes in the felt.

Item 2. This is like a big nappy! Basically it ensures a waterproof seal in the felt. I did this in my first extension, but the builders in my current extension just cut a hole and threw them in! If you want to follow the instructions then just use some felt and silicone.

Well, we have been redecorating our bedroom, and along with that have had to touch up and re-skim the old walls to make them good. We finally had the finished product with the walls all painted, then I remembered I had to attach the TV bracket to the wall! So, I started with a small drill...

The ponding is not in itself a problem, but it can lead to premature failure of the felt. Unless there are obvious holes or tears, then felt can only leak at the laps or seams. Brush all the water off and have a look for anything obvious. Seal any poor joints or cuts in the felt with...

I know how to lift the surrounding tiles; done this a couple of times when replacing broken ones. I've seen videos for other types of vent where the felt is cut into and a spigot inserted through the hole to allow the air to move from within the roof space through the vent to outside air. I...

So am I right in presuming that if the rain was coming through the roof felt then the felt itself would be wet or at least the holes in the felt would be wet? Yes I will try a roofer on Monday and arrange to have the guttering cleaned too. How much does it cost to have the guttering cleaned...

Its probably not worth repairing the felt. the purpose of the felt is to stop water getting in during high winds or when there is snow buildup. its also used in houses as temporary weathering during the build. If your roof tiles have the correct headlap and are all fitted correctly you...

Thanks, I'll continue the porch felt up over the area to stop any ingress, and fill the 'hole' with mortar, 1 cement to 5x ballast

Is the 'touch of dampness' directly related to the hole in the felt? What are the signs of moisture? internal condensation is a problem this time of year and can cause dampness in the loft.

It is probably nothing more than a cracked or badly mortared joint on the ridge, coupled with a bodged hole in the felt. Unlucky for the two to coincide but stuff happens!

House is three storeys, 100 sqm flat roof, no access to the roof without tower, cherry picker or long ladder and good ladder skills. The picture below is when the 30 year old felt covering blew off. Roof get a lot of leaves on it. There are four drainage outlets, draining to four downpipes...

Cheers... Better repair the rips and holes (not vents though)... hhhmmm... How to fix gritty perishing felt from the underside?!? Could be one to pull your hair out on..

The felt under tiles must be failing and have a hole. The water could be coming in above and running down felt until it reaches a hole. Lifting tiles will show what the problem is. Also the downpipe flashing looks raised? Never great with water coming out onto a roof like that. Be worth...

Some people call them felt support trays, if you can get them back then they need to eliminate those holes or you will have squirrels.

Remove the lead slate(pipe flashing),remove the cut tiles,repair hole in felt and fit new tiles over hole.Thats the way it wants to be done.

Evening. I am having to ventilate a cold roof and need some advise on sealing mushroom vents onto existing an felt roof. The current roof is a torched on felt roof and I need to add mushroom vents in between 6 or 7 joists. What i need to know is how to seal these mushroom vents to ensure there...

Thanks for the reply. The house was built around 1932 and there is existing felt on our roof. You can see the cut edges of the felt where the old square hole was originally cut away for the old exhaust pipe. The roofing guy said our felt was knackered though and wouldn't do its job any...

Hi all, I realise this may have been asked before, I have read a few thread, but couldn't find anything to answer my questions. We recently bought a house (built ~ 1850) Faces East/West, mid terrace. Went in the attic last Wednesday and the inside of the felt on the west side only was...