Damaged felt at edge of roof near gutters

[bauerjan]

Good evening everybody,

I am at present replacing the gutters on my home and, I have noticed that the felt at the edge of the roof, over the gutters, has become brittle and pieces break off easily. The house is 30 years old.

I have been told that one can obtain narrow pieces of felt replacement, made of some type of plastic, which can be pushed under the existing felt and end in the gutter.

This presumately protects the roof timbers by carrying off any seepage.

I would be most grateful to anyone who could me some advice.

Many thanks

 

[Jaffa72]

Do a google search for EAVES GUARD

 

[bauerjan]

Many thanks Jaffa72

 

[Xenon]

Or do the roof properly. If its gone brittle, its had it. 30 years is not bad going imo.

 

[Jaffa72]

Or do the roof properly. If its gone brittle, its had it. 30 years is not bad going imo.

Just curious as to what you mean by doing it properly

 

[Xenon]

Strip back 3-4 courses and replace the affected area. Although i suspect this will show the felt to be US, assuming its a 1f, and not bitumen paper.