Felt Roofing? A Proven, Cost-Effective Flat Covering.
Built-up felt and torch-on felt roofing is a proven, cost-effective flat roof covering. Tell us about your felt roofing project and where your property is so we can help.
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Felt Roofing for Flat Roofs
Felt roofing — built-up bitumen felt and torch-on felt — is the traditional flat roofing system, and it's still a cost-effective choice for many flat roofs. Layers of felt are built up and bonded to form a weather-tight covering, often finished with a mineral surface for protection against the sun.
Felt is more affordable than modern systems like EPDM and GRP, though it generally has a shorter lifespan and needs more upkeep. It suits smaller flat roofs and tighter budgets, and a well-installed felt roof can still give years of service. It's also a common roof to repair or upgrade when it starts to fail.
When You Need Felt Roofing
A new flat roof on a tighter budget
Repairing or patching an existing felt roof
A small flat roof where felt is cost-effective
Replacing felt that's blistered or cracked
An outbuilding or shed flat roof
A flat roof that's reaching the end of its life
What's Involved in Felt Roofing?
1. Tell Us About Your Roof
Describe your flat roof and where your property is so a survey can be arranged.
2. Assess the Roof
The flat roof and its deck are inspected to confirm felt is suitable and the structure is sound.
3. Prepare and Lay
The deck is prepared and the felt built up in layers, bonded and finished with a weather-tight surface.
4. Check and Finish
The felt roof is checked for drainage and finished ready for years of service.
Why Choose Felt Roofing?
Cost-Effective
Felt is more affordable than EPDM or GRP, making it a good choice for smaller flat roofs and tighter budgets.
Proven and Reliable
Built-up felt is a well-understood, proven flat roofing system that's been used for decades.
Suitable for Small Roofs
Felt is a practical choice for sheds, outbuildings and smaller flat roofs where cost matters.
Easy to Repair
Felt can be patched and repaired, and a single failed area can be renewed without re-doing the whole roof.
Considering a Felt Flat Roof?
Tell us about your flat roof project and where your property is. We'll help you get a felt roof installed, repaired or replaced to a good standard.
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