Can I fix the leak on my Shed Roof? Part 3

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Can I fix the leak on my Shed Roof? Part 3

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3 жыл бұрын

Can I fix the leak on my Shed Roof? Part 3. I think we have established the nails are a 'red herring'. The felt must be leaking further up and water is running down under the felt until it reaches the nails. However there are still two more videos to come in this series. The leak is intermittent and appears to have been fixed and then it starts again.
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@GrandadIsAnOldMan 3 жыл бұрын

I think we have established the nails are a 'red herring'. The felt must be leaking further up and water is running down under the felt until it reaches the nails. However there are still two more videos to come in this series. The leak is intermittent and appears to have been fixed and then it starts again.

@GrandadIsAnOldMan 3 жыл бұрын

This whole series was started because the company that made the shed for me were too busy to come and re-felt it for me when I rang them. The best date they could give me was going to be months away, so I said I would try a temporary fix. That gave me a chance to try the spray sealant from Poundland. However it looks like the sheet of felt nearest the front of the shed must have a leak in it (not the nails). This could be from me walking on it over the years to trim the trees and retrieve model aeroplanes, although I always use crawling boards to spread the weight. The felt is supposed to be top quality, and it has been well overlapped, however it is only about 4 years old, so I suspect it is more likely to be damage rather than "fair wear and tear"

@patmitch272 3 жыл бұрын

@@GrandadIsAnOldManthank you it's bugging me too. And rubbish weather snow and wind like up north east you need it sorted.

@GrandadIsAnOldMan 3 жыл бұрын

@@patmitch272 it is really intermittent, in episode 5, I finally decide I am wasting my time, but for the last few days since then, it hasn't leaked so that confuses things more.

@Mrpurple75 3 жыл бұрын

You’ll get it Grandad

@GrandadIsAnOldMan 3 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately, no. It will need re-felting, but there are still 2 more videos 😁

@fusion-music Жыл бұрын

As Jay Herde said, the nails are so close to the edge of the boards, that they have split the wood and there is no grab. So the nails are basically doing nothing. The wind goes into the building and lifts the felt, thus lifting these nails. If you still get bother, you could put new black mastic on them again and put a wide (2" or more) strip of wood the length of the seam. Make sure the fixings are not in line with the nails, as that is the seam. My neighbour has these strips of wood on top of the felt and it has seen her through storms that took down my fence. It basically helps the felt to stay flat. These strips of wood don't have to be on the seams either. Felt relaxes and tightens over the course of the year and will often produce a weak spot. You are right about leaks usually being further up, but I also think these nails moving about are the problem.

@GrandadIsAnOldMan Жыл бұрын

Thanks, but you are completely wrong. I appreciate your intentions. 👍

@mahlapropyzm9180 3 жыл бұрын

Solution: 1. Wait for summer 2.Re-felt it. Use the thicker, fabric reinforced stuff or the top layer of Torch-On. Worth the extra. Overlap the layers like your roof tiles. Use the right length felt nails. No more leaks.

@GrandadIsAnOldMan 3 жыл бұрын

@mahlapropyzm9180 3 жыл бұрын

@@GrandadIsAnOldMan Fair enough. Though if you do it yourself, you can make sure you don't skimp on materials. ;-)

@GrandadIsAnOldMan 3 жыл бұрын

@@mahlapropyzm9180 I would rather get somebody to do it for me, so they can bring all the right stuff and dispose of the old stuff. Although it can be done as a one man operation, it would be a lot easier with two of you.

@chrisdrummer200 3 жыл бұрын

I know your frustration! Inhave a leaking shed and the felt is brand new!!!

@GrandadIsAnOldMan 3 жыл бұрын

Like most leaks, where you see the evidence is not where the leak is 😆👍

@chrisdrummer200 3 жыл бұрын

@@GrandadIsAnOldMan that's what I'm thinking, I have started the long a painful journey into getting to the bottom of it 😅

@GrandadIsAnOldMan 3 жыл бұрын

@@chrisdrummer200 I am afraid this series ran for several episodes and then I gave up as the weather closed in. It is intermittent too, some rainy days it doesn't leak, and then other times it does.

@mikeflight9 3 жыл бұрын

Better to re-felt in Graham. I hate leaks as you may remember. 😁

@GrandadIsAnOldMan 3 жыл бұрын

Eventually, although I would rather get somebody to do it for me, so they can bring all the right stuff and dispose of the old stuff. Although it can be done as a one man operation, it would be a lot easier with two of you.

@mikeflight9 3 жыл бұрын

@@GrandadIsAnOldMan Wait and I will nip down and give you a hand, but you pay for the petrol. 👍😁

@GrandadIsAnOldMan 3 жыл бұрын

@@mikeflight9 That is rather the point, if somebody if going to help me, I might as well get a couple of professionals who will have the right equipment and experience. It's time like this that I realise my dad benefitted from having a couple of fit and healthy sons to help him when he needed a second pair of hands.

@mikeflight9 3 жыл бұрын

@@GrandadIsAnOldMan Yes, I know mate. That is where I am lucky having my Son Christopher to help me. He is a keep fit guy and well able to help. I wish I could give you a hand, and you know I would if I lived near you Graham. If my Son wasn't here I would be in the same boat as you. All the people who were my pals have moved away and I really don't know anyone anymore. Suppose this happens as we get older. North Lanarkshire, my area, has just gone into full lockdown, so my Daughter will have to close her hairdressing shop on Friday at 6pm, for 3 weeks. Seems strange but she will benefit from the money they are giving her because she has no one else working for her. Strange but true. Anyway, take care Graham and I hope you manage with the re-felting. 👍👍👍

@jayherde0 3 жыл бұрын

At 4:47, those nails are between the roof boards, or right on the edge of the boards? Those are probably the nails that had cracks up top. If you put weight on one board and not the other, the nail is gonna 'lean'. Pull them out and move them up an inch or two (I know ... Umerucan). Then seal the old holes Oh, put some seal under the cap on the moved nails. They say, the leak is usually higher up ourside than the drip inside. That doesn't count for between the boards.

@GrandadIsAnOldMan 3 жыл бұрын

I think we have established the nails are a 'red herring'. The felt must be leaking further up and running down under the felt until it reaches the nails. However there are still two more videos to come in this series.

@foxbatmc8457 3 жыл бұрын

If you have problems like this just by doctor fixit it works wonders here in india in the wet season see if you can get it where your from it makes an impenetrable barrier for damp

@GrandadIsAnOldMan 3 жыл бұрын

@patmitch272 3 жыл бұрын

Looks like the felt is layed wrong. The flap on the felt is acting like a gully.should be under on a slope so runs off.

@GrandadIsAnOldMan 3 жыл бұрын

Not sure where you are looking. Maybe the layer of sealant I have applied is making it look like that to you, but I can assure you it is layered in the correct direction. This whole series was started because the company that made the shed for me were too busy to come and re-felt it for me when I rang them. The best date they could give me was going to be months away, so I said I would try a temporary fix. That gave me a chance to try the spray sealant from Poundland. However it looks like the sheet of felt nearest the front of the shed must have a leak in it (not the nails). This could be from me walking on it over the years to trim the trees and retrieve model aeroplanes, although I always use crawling boards to spread the weight. The felt is supposed to be top quality, and it has been well overlapped, however it is only about 4 years old, so I suspect it is more likely to be damage rather than "fair wear and tear".

@George-wx9dj 3 жыл бұрын

In the UK using felt on the roof must be common, but not here in the USA. I would look for a longer lasting roof covering.

@GrandadIsAnOldMan 3 жыл бұрын

For a small garden shed, this is a common roof covering.

@TheOldmankk 3 жыл бұрын

may need to relay new waterproofing membrane?

@GrandadIsAnOldMan 3 жыл бұрын

@TheOldmankk 3 жыл бұрын

@@GrandadIsAnOldManmost of the waterproofing works are back with 10 years warranty. Btw, remembered there is a material called trafficguard, using acrylic gel and omnidirectional fibre mat. It consists of four layers coating works.

@MsRaidman 3 жыл бұрын

Might have ta Put a New strip of felt down🖒

@GrandadIsAnOldMan 3 жыл бұрын

I think that is the final answer 👍

@MsRaidman 3 жыл бұрын

@@GrandadIsAnOldMan 😂😆

@fredflintstone1 3 жыл бұрын

what is the slope on the roof, and maybe not nail it next time get hot bitumen to seal the joints and hold it down on the wood, as you say get the company to do the work

@GrandadIsAnOldMan 3 жыл бұрын

I don't know what the slope is, but it certainly is not very steep.

@fredflintstone1 3 жыл бұрын

@@GrandadIsAnOldMan it looks very shallow for a simple felt roll roof with out using hot bitumen as it will not shed water very quickly allowing hollows such as nails holes to gather water

@GrandadIsAnOldMan 3 жыл бұрын

@@fredflintstone1 I agree, although it was fine for 3 years or so. I still think it is more likely damage from walking on it.

@fredflintstone1 3 жыл бұрын

@@GrandadIsAnOldMan water does take a while to find a route but once found it will continue to use it and I agree if you have walked on it then the roof will flex aggravating any problems such as you have. Good luck and I hope you end up with a nice dry shed and leantoo