How to Maintain Your Felt Roof
Felt roofs are found on a number of different buildings, from garden sheds, to schools, hospitals and homes. Felt is a great material for any flat roof, and although it’s highly durable, it’s important to maintain it properly if you want it to last as long as possible.
Felt roofing is waterproof, eco-friendly and suitable for a wide range of applications, so if you want to know how to maintain this roofing material, see our top tips below.
Add a liquid coating
Liquid coatings provide a seamless roof coating that can be applied on top of the felt material. Coatings are an excellent choice if previous repair or refurbishment methods have failed and they add an extra durable, waterproof layer to protect your felt roof from damage.
Keep it clean
Felt roofs are flat, which means that it’s easier for dirt and debris to build up over time. Try and keep your felt roof as clean as possible and free of leaves, branches and debris. If your felt roof is close to the ground (e.g on a shed) use a broom to brush away build-ups. Always make sure that your felt roof is safe to walk on before cleaning or hire a professional company to do it for you.
Trim back trees
Trim back any nearby trees if their branches overhang or touch your felt roof. Branches can scratch and damage the roofing material, or your roof can be prone to build-ups of moss which can trap moisture and cause damage.
Fix leaks promptly
Cracks in your felt roof can lead to leaks and it’s important to fix the damage right away. A leaking roof can be disastrous for the interior of your building so regularly inspect your roof for signs of leaks or damage. Flat roofs are most likely to leak around flashing or at the seams so examine these areas carefully.
For felt roofing services throughout the central belt of Scotland, get in touch with the team at B & D Roofing. We provide a range of services, including new felt roof installation, repairs, refurbishment and liquid coatings. Our team takes the time to understand your requirements so that your roof will last as long as possible, so give us a call today or contact us online.
