Guys got a roll of breathable roofing felt today and hopefully gonna put in on tomorrow, what are the best nails to use to tack it down and what should i use to secure the batons ???
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Roofing Felt
- Thread starter staningrimsby
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use galv clouts for the lathes or battens and the same for the felt.
we tap the nail in so far then clench it over as it grips the felt better in windy conditions.
some roofers use a staple gun to tack the felt.
we tap the nail in so far then clench it over as it grips the felt better in windy conditions.
some roofers use a staple gun to tack the felt.
As noseall said,you can use galvanised or copper clout nails but we tend to use the hammer tacker or a heavy duty staple gun.IMHO the hammer tacker is a lot quicker but i suppose it all comes down to personal preference.We put 4 fixings into the first corner of the felt,this helps to keep the felt held firmly in position whilst rolling the felt out......always start felting from the bottom working upto the ridge 
Well what ever you use guys please donat fall through the ceiling like i did....ouch, night in the hospital, x-rays etc very painfull, blacked out and dont remember anything about falling through or how i got to the hospital. 
Well what ever you use guys please donat fall through the ceiling like i did....ouch, night in the hospital, x-rays etc very painfull, blacked out and dont remember anything about falling through or how i got to the hospital.
crikey!
I did that once.Id been off work for 3 weeks with a fractured collarbone off playing football,second day back at work on a strip and re-cover......caboosh,straight between the rafters.Didnt knock myself out but i had some bad cuts and grazes.
The fun of roofing eh?! 
The fun of roofing eh?!
Wel i suppose you could say that Jaffa, ive been signed off for a week then its back to the docs, but ive still got to do the roof 
take it easy stan and watch your step.
there is NOTHING more important than your health.
there is NOTHING more important than your health.
S
Sylvan Tieger
When I did felt roofing I used copper nails to hold it down then used hot tar with a mop from the kettle 4 Ply 15 LB felt
S
Sylvan Tieger
I think you're on about flat roofing,we're talking about the pitched variety
[/quote]Your 100% correct , pitched we used shingles
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