Advice on sheeting a shed roof please.

[abenn]

The gale's just blown most of the sheeting off my shed roof. It was regular mineral shed felt, fixed with large-headed nails. It's many years old, so has earned its keep.

To replace it I'm looking at something simple like Wickes shed mineral roof felt, but what I'm wondering is should I glue it as well as nail it this time? The price of adhesive and primer (is that needed on wood?) looks like it would just about double the cost. So, is it worth it?

 

[^woody^]

No, don't bother.

 

[abenn]

Thanks woody.

 

[big-all]

if you use heavier felt it will last much longer and not rip in a storm

mind you you will need at least 2 people to transport and fix it

 

[abenn]

Thanks big-all, but this is "only" a garden shed, and the felt has lasted about ten years, so I think I'll just go with more of the same

 

[big-all]

it may have been quality felt in the first place ??
shed felt is very thin and rips easily
take a little square with you

 

[chestercity]

Shed roof is v poor quality and better quality shouldn't cost much, and you don't require a lot

 

[theprinceofdarkness]

Felt manufacturers supply a "base" felt for nailing on at 6" centres !, the other layers are then glued to this.
I used this on a shed with a cheapo cover layer glued on. This started to shrink at the overlaps so I then glued another "heavy" weight cover sheet to it. This second coat has lasted over twenty years and looks as good as when I put it on.
The big problem is that the felt is only available in 10 m length at 1m width, I needed about 12 sq. m
Frank

 

[abenn]

Thanks guys.

I know it goes against the grain a little, but I'm happier in this instance going with light "shed roof felt" rather than something heavier and more durable, or even a two-layer system. Just over £20 will cover my shed, so to replace it every ten years is not a big deal.