DIY Man Cave / She Shed - Part 11 - Felting The Roof

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  • Опубликовано: 8 ноя 2019
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  • @mrcreative6020
    @mrcreative6020 2 года назад +3

    Great job. Has given me the confidence To have a go on my replacing the felt on my own flat roof, Without going to blow torch route. Cheers

  • @MarcusT86
    @MarcusT86 4 года назад +18

    Believe me Des, the fact that you show experienced DIYers making mistakes is actually helpful to new folks like me, and makes me more confident to have a go.

    • @21stcenturycaveman33
      @21stcenturycaveman33  4 года назад +5

      I hope so Marcus. There's so much BS on Y-T and it does not portray real life at all. If I can show folks what mistakes I make then hopefully they won't make the same ones. Best wishes my friend, Des

  • @josephsmith1470
    @josephsmith1470 3 года назад

    Hi, thank you for this video.
    I'll echo what others have said about showing your mistakes being helpful. I have a summerhouse that had a leaking roof, initially I tried to use a repair system, involving using acrylic & fiber glass, rather than just doing it properly and it completely failed which really frustrated me given how long I took doing it and the fact I now needed to strip it all off and re-do it properly, so I, like you, lost heart. Watching this video, seeing someone else make a mistake and feeling the same way, then getting back on their feet and showing their mistake, gave me the motivation and inspiration to get back on my feet and get the job done properly, not to mention the clear and concise instructions to give me the know how to do it! It's all sorted now and a tidy job too thanks to your video.
    So to anyone thinking of using any other method than just re-felting it properly - don't! Watch this video instead and do it properly - it'll save you much time, effort & money!
    Thanks again, really appreciate the video!

    • @21stcenturycaveman33
      @21stcenturycaveman33  3 года назад +1

      What wonderful feedback my friend. Very much appreciated. Hope fully it will inspire others to be more resilient and improve their skills by gaining more experience and knowledge. Stay safe and well, Des

  • @nickyscott383
    @nickyscott383 4 года назад +3

    Everyday is a school day! Chin up and on you go....takes nothing away from the quality of the project and effort put in.....you should be very proud 👍

    • @21stcenturycaveman33
      @21stcenturycaveman33  4 года назад +2

      You're very charitable! Lol. Thanksfor your kind support. ATB, Des

  • @nateyoung189
    @nateyoung189 Год назад

    Thanks for sharing this journey. I'm going to be felting my flat-roofed shed today so this was really helpful!

  • @callrobbie
    @callrobbie Год назад +2

    Thanks for showing up your mistake with the measuring. It was reassuring to see how to put it right, and that mistakes don't really matter, it's what you do about them that counts. Have now roofed a tiny shed and mended a wendy house, now off to reroof a 20 foot by 12 outbuilding, having watched you do it. Thanks again for video.

    • @21stcenturycaveman33
      @21stcenturycaveman33  Год назад

      You are most welcome! The fact is that even the most experienced DIY'er makes mistakes (and I've made some really stupid ones) and I think it's important to declare it and be completely honest and open about it. I like to think that my vids will inspire and motivate people to have a go and it's important to acknowledge that mistakes are inevitable but can be rectified. Best wishes, Des

  • @omaonaighm
    @omaonaighm 3 года назад +3

    Just want to say thanks for making this video. I found it hugely informative and thanks to it I was willing and able to put felt on a sloped leaky shed roof.
    I had zero experience and never would have attempted it before, but you really covered everything required to get me from the hardware shop to having a beer and admiring my nice dry shed. Thank you!

    • @21stcenturycaveman33
      @21stcenturycaveman33  3 года назад

      What wonderful feedback. You're very welcome! Best wishes, Des

    • @TheHolty10
      @TheHolty10 Год назад

      Ive watched a lot of your vids, some really good hints and tips, and I must say, I always respect anybody who is willing to hold up their hands and say . . ."Hey, I foooofed up", no such things as perfect, we do the best we can, sometimes we are happy with the end result, and sometimes we make little mistakes, fair play to you sir! And by the way, your voice is deffo the Bob Ross of DIY, lol. 👍👍👍👍👍👍

  • @MikeChambers100
    @MikeChambers100 3 года назад +1

    Thank you for being honest and open - really appreciate your video. Many thanks.

  • @phoenixwilhelm445
    @phoenixwilhelm445 3 года назад +2

    Nothing less than fantastic, you are very skilled to build that. From Colorado.

  • @steve49951
    @steve49951 4 года назад +14

    This is one of the funniest RUclips videos I’ve seen 😃😃 had to have a cup of tea to calm down 😃😃😃

  • @emmetworkshop2829
    @emmetworkshop2829 3 года назад +3

    Appreciate your honesty in this vid Des. I recently did some felt roofing and found CT1 sealant/adhesive to be brilliant stuff instead of the bituminous gunk. Applied with a gun rather than brush, it goes off quickly, grabs and seals really well and goes a long way (and can be used for other jobs). Not saying that to rub it in (don’t you just hate the “you should have-ers”?) just to let folk know there’s an alternative the casual DIY-er might find easier. Thanks for posting this helpful series.

    • @21stcenturycaveman33
      @21stcenturycaveman33  3 года назад +1

      Well, that's interesting to know. I'll check it out for future reference. Thanks for the heads up. Appreciated. Des

  • @spenny6222
    @spenny6222 3 года назад +3

    Ignore the comments from the 'professionals'. It's a great DIYer video. Not all of us have got a professional blow torch in our garages, but we do have old brushes / scrapers and a hammer. We'll done, I'm off to Wickes to re do my garage roof

    • @21stcenturycaveman33
      @21stcenturycaveman33  3 года назад

      I wish you every success in your project my friend. Best wishes, Des

  • @ratchriat1716
    @ratchriat1716 4 года назад +1

    I think you did a fantastic job des I am DIY person like you and the best way to learn is when you little mistake looking good looking forward to the next video.

  • @w666est
    @w666est Год назад +1

    This is brilliant! About the messy bit, I saw another video where they rubbed the faces of an offcut over the bitumen and the little stones stick to it

  • @user-qp6vg9ho8u
    @user-qp6vg9ho8u 4 года назад +1

    Good video. It will help me organise my project and to learn from some of the mistakes made here. Thank you

  • @ted6499
    @ted6499 3 года назад +1

    Looks good , its important to know how to overcome mistakes and turn out a great job ....thanks

  • @GeoffsPhilsInfo
    @GeoffsPhilsInfo Месяц назад +1

    Nice video thanks, but I'm wondering if I can just copy your idea on my kitchen extension flat roof, it's not leaking yet, but does have holes in the sides over the ridges, it's got tar and stone chippings on it, have they stopped using blow torches and tar and chippings now?

    • @21stcenturycaveman33
      @21stcenturycaveman33  Месяц назад

      Hi there buddy. First of all I'm not a professional roofer. However, in my opinion, athough it's not ideal you could simply put this on your kitchen roof just to get you by for a year or two for sure. However, it won't be any good long term. Alternatively, you could always buy rubber sheet instead which will be a much more durable alternative although much more expensive. If it's something you want to do yourself then you could try this. Just start researching roofing materials - you'll be surprised at the options available. Another alternative would be to consider buying a can of brush on bitumen repair for felt roofs. Some of the guarantees are 10-15yrs and you can actually brush on whilst it's wet. Yes, the torch on stuff is still available. The chippings are to protect against the elements, e.g. uv rays from the sun and to give extra longevity. ATB, Des

  • @kyleshaw7712
    @kyleshaw7712 4 года назад +7

    Giving this a go for the first time myself tomorrow, I’m 24 and have very little DIY experience, been putting off getting a new roof done on my old shed for a while now but with the current circumstances I’ve decided to man up and have a go at it myself wish me luck :)

    • @21stcenturycaveman33
      @21stcenturycaveman33  4 года назад

      May the force be with you my friend. Just take your time, try not to put yourself under too much pressure. Make sure you have decent overlaps on the felt and cut slightly more than you think you need so you can trim back. Let me know how you get on my friend. Stay safe and well, Des

  • @paulinehiggins8790
    @paulinehiggins8790 3 года назад

    Thanks for showing that, so important for the rest of us to see that 1 it happens and 2 how to get around it.

  • @markgreenwood3364
    @markgreenwood3364 3 года назад

    mate well done and at that height. beer well deserved you cracked me up when it started going side ways with short cut. nice patch job

  • @shellyburton6659
    @shellyburton6659 Год назад

    Making mistakes is a good thing, shows you what to do. Im goinf to tackle my shed soon, thanks!

  • @Leofwine.
    @Leofwine. 3 года назад

    Thank you sir. I'm doing my flat shed roof tomorrow and wednesday weather permitting.

    • @21stcenturycaveman33
      @21stcenturycaveman33  3 года назад

      Hiya buddy. I hope your project went well my friend. Best wishes, Des

  • @gurdevbrar5782
    @gurdevbrar5782 9 месяцев назад +1

    Brilliant honest video .
    planning to do my first flat roof on my 4X2 chicken coop. have a 10 mtr roll of polyester reinforced felt ( cost about 50£ ) . here is what i have done before doing the roof. done a paper cutout of the roof area and a strip of paper ( ofcourse with a small scale like 2cm = 1 mtr ) figured out the roll would not have been big enough with the overlaps and overhangs on the edges. so reduced the size of the chicken run to 2.75 mtr X 2 mtr and coop will be 1.5 mtr X 1 mtr . I will get a single joint and the top most 40 cm area of the roof.

    • @21stcenturycaveman33
      @21stcenturycaveman33  9 месяцев назад

      Making a scaled down template is another really good way of doing this and a great idea for sure. Sounds like it worked out well for you and shows how a little thought and preparation can solve a lot of frustration. Thanks very much for sharing. I'm sure others will find it useful. Best wishes, Des

  • @Munkfish-TV
    @Munkfish-TV 4 года назад +1

    Thanks for the updates on your project Des, been thoroughly enjoying them. We're all human when it comes to slight mistakes, that's what learning is all about. Good work matey, keep it up and all the best :-)

    • @21stcenturycaveman33
      @21stcenturycaveman33  4 года назад +1

      I really appreciate you watching and for your kind words. ATB, Des

  • @Jason-kz6pk
    @Jason-kz6pk 3 года назад +8

    Good to see mistakes as it makes us feel better when we make them.

  • @eddiebaby22
    @eddiebaby22 4 года назад +1

    Well done, and thanks for showing us the slight errors as well. Turned out ok in the end though

  • @davidcrowe9003
    @davidcrowe9003 3 года назад

    Tidy job!! Nice one.

  • @upsidedown1986
    @upsidedown1986 2 года назад

    Nice job 👌👍

  • @TheDoctorPretzel
    @TheDoctorPretzel 4 года назад +3

    At 10:40, I'm a plumber and my motto is, "measure 3 times, check twice, cut once" 😅 good job tho look forward to the end product!

  • @rianandscotiasahara3330
    @rianandscotiasahara3330 Год назад

    Hi, Thanks for the video
    I'm looking at different options to finish a shed roof. I'm just wondering why you didn't fold the corners under? it seems this way to make a sort of a cup to capture rain and funnel it toward the shed itself?

    • @21stcenturycaveman33
      @21stcenturycaveman33  Год назад

      Hi there and thanks for watching. I'm sorry but not sure what you mean? Best wishes, Des

  • @coffeeandvapes1308
    @coffeeandvapes1308 3 года назад

    Have you done a cost comparison between OSB and feather edge for the walls? Forgeting the framework, was just wondering which is the cheapest method. 👍🇬🇧

  • @anthonymcdaid1325
    @anthonymcdaid1325 Год назад +1

    Thanks for the video, compared to the other ones I've watched I'd say you went overboard, but it should definitely last. I've only got a small shed 6 ft x 3ft so will only have one overlap of felt, wasn't aware I'd need adhesive, is it essential, some other videos show them just nailing the top layer to the layer below?

    • @21stcenturycaveman33
      @21stcenturycaveman33  Год назад +1

      If it's a really good overlap (e.g. 12" or so) and you've got a decent fall / slope on the roof I think you'd be fine without the adhesive. Adhesive does give the guarantee that no rain water will blow back underneath the felt but I personally think you'd be fine without it subject to above points. Hope this helps, Des

  • @jasonroberts4241
    @jasonroberts4241 2 года назад +1

    Have you got a part to for the edges? Quick question do you have to use nails with the adhesive? For example if I was just wanting to put a peace half on my roof and a half on neighbours could I just put adhesive on there side ?

  • @naeemiqbal2568
    @naeemiqbal2568 4 года назад

    Like it because so honest and truthful

  • @mattridler377
    @mattridler377 4 года назад +4

    Now that is a serious amount of nails! That felt isn't going anywhere

  • @darrenjameswalker9843
    @darrenjameswalker9843 4 года назад +1

    I'm planning same job thanks for some great advice 👍

    • @21stcenturycaveman33
      @21stcenturycaveman33  4 года назад +1

      Cheers mate. My project is now complete and it's turned out great (and completely watertight!). ATB, Des

  • @spidermann1256
    @spidermann1256 4 года назад +1

    Would it be poss to use evostik or adhesive for EDPM roofs all over instead of clout nails to avoid puncturing the felt?

    • @21stcenturycaveman33
      @21stcenturycaveman33  4 года назад

      Hiya Spider. I'm sure you could mate but that would be less effective, considerably more expensive and I can't see the point tbh. The felt is self-sealing and will close up around the nails - that's the nature of this bitumen type product and this using clout nails is the time proven method of fixing felt. A mechanical fixing like this will also be far more secure. That's the reason clout nails AND felt adhesive are both used on the overlaps. Don't risk it buddy - not worth it. ATB, Des

    • @rogerwoodcock7523
      @rogerwoodcock7523 4 года назад

      21st Century Caveman
      He’s got enough adhesive there to cover the whole roof and disregard the nails. I know from experience, I’ve had a garden shed for over 40 years once the wind gets under a nailed roof the whole lot goes. This never happens once it’s stuck I know from bitter experience trying to felt a roof in a storm

  • @kiankelly8358
    @kiankelly8358 4 года назад +2

    Question:as the water runs down will it not leak threw the nail holes?

    • @21stcenturycaveman33
      @21stcenturycaveman33  4 года назад

      Nope, it won't. The felt is self sealing and will close around the nails. No worries there my friend. Stay safe and well, Des

  • @Delarinsin
    @Delarinsin 4 года назад

    This is very helpful Des. I have the same heavy duty Wickes roofing felt and similar roofing felt adhesive. Plus my roof is an angled flat roof also and I need to felt in the coming days. How far did the 5l tin go? I've got an 11mm OSB roof so will use 13mm clout nails for the roof and 20mm for the sides.

    • @21stcenturycaveman33
      @21stcenturycaveman33  4 года назад +2

      Hi there Darren and thanks for dropping by mate. The 5L can was just right for this job. In essence, it covered the following;
      4 strips 100mm wide x 3600mm long (applied thickly)
      Hope this helps mate. Stay safe and well, Des

    • @frankklein4872
      @frankklein4872 2 года назад

      Use EPDM, lasts for fifety years. Felt lasts for three years, never ever use felt !!!

    • @frankklein4872
      @frankklein4872 2 года назад +1

      Wow you wanted to use all your nails haha is it a sound idea to puncture that felt so much!?!

    • @pauldeal68
      @pauldeal68 11 месяцев назад

      ​@frankklein4872 crap...my loft conversion was felted 20 years ago and still ok

  • @richardbritain7435
    @richardbritain7435 2 года назад +1

    I need to run one strip over a long joint of previous felt. I was going to do the same as you but was a bit concerned that using the tacks might introduce a leak path straight through.

    • @21stcenturycaveman33
      @21stcenturycaveman33  2 года назад +1

      Not at all. The felt will self seal. Nothing to worry about at all. Also, the manufacturers instructions on the felt advise you use tacks. Ultimately it's your choice but nowt to worry about. Best wishes, Des

  • @matthewmonaghan1299
    @matthewmonaghan1299 3 года назад

    Hi mate is it essential to use an adhesive when felting a roof

  • @bobbywoods1966
    @bobbywoods1966 4 года назад

    Evening des...I was going to felt my garden room roof but I noticed the felt you used said for a pitched roof of 20% so not sure which felt to go for...any thoughts...? Had any problems with yours yet...?
    All the best...
    Justin

  • @The.Occasional.Uploader
    @The.Occasional.Uploader Год назад

    Brilliant, thanks for this - it has given me the confidence to do it for myself.
    Is it OK to do this when the chipboard is wet though? Thanks again.

    • @21stcenturycaveman33
      @21stcenturycaveman33  Год назад +1

      Hi there. Definitely not. Wait until the chipboard has dried out as the edges will swell when damp and you'll get loads of gaps where the boards butt together. Best wishes, Des

    • @The.Occasional.Uploader
      @The.Occasional.Uploader Год назад

      @@21stcenturycaveman33 Cheers. I'll take your advice.

  • @jamescodling8641
    @jamescodling8641 3 года назад

    Missing footage... intrigue. Love it

  • @Westcoastk00k
    @Westcoastk00k 2 года назад +1

    Tried to fix a ripped part of my felt roof on my shed...there has been a huge bee hive under the shed for a few years and they went crazy as soon as i opened the tar/chemical water filler....any ideas on best way to either get rid of them or work around bees?

    • @21stcenturycaveman33
      @21stcenturycaveman33  2 года назад

      Hiya buddy. What a bummer mate. Please try and avoid harming them if possible. I would use smoke to make them drowsy like the bee keepers do. Perhaps you can work around them that way? Alternatively, look on YT to see if anyone has any good ideas. Best wishes and good luck, Des

    • @one2killu
      @one2killu 2 года назад

      bees are usually calmest early hours of the morning , alternatively you could ask a bee keeper to try and move them . depending on how easy they are to access it can be a tricky process if they are hard to reach .

  • @palang4656
    @palang4656 Год назад

    I have a question for you, i have shingled small flat roof even i have done many roofing before, anyway leaks now, wrong thing to do, what can i do now to fix the problem with minimum co$t and time !?

    • @21stcenturycaveman33
      @21stcenturycaveman33  Год назад

      Cheapest, quickest fix is probably a thick tarp or plastic sheet covering entire area and secured appropriately. Will need a good UV resistance though to resist deterioration under the sun. That's what I would do. Hope this helps, Des

  • @christopherbell7561
    @christopherbell7561 9 месяцев назад

    Nice job lad

  • @mick--------
    @mick-------- 4 года назад +4

    Hahah came on here for tips how to felt a shed roof. Think I'll watch another video 😂😂😂😂

    • @21stcenturycaveman33
      @21stcenturycaveman33  4 года назад +5

      Hiya Mick. Glad you've decided to move on mate. Just been to your channel and seen one of your vids sticking someone's tube of toothpaste down a toilet. Council worker? 😂😂😂

    • @mick--------
      @mick-------- 4 года назад

      @@21stcenturycaveman33 hahah that was a long time ago

    • @mick--------
      @mick-------- 4 года назад

      @@21stcenturycaveman33
      Just finished my felting on the shed. Your vid did help thanks

    • @21stcenturycaveman33
      @21stcenturycaveman33  4 года назад +1

      Lol. No worries matey. Still won't be asking you to decorate my bathroom though ;?)

  • @dwainDigital
    @dwainDigital 2 года назад

    What is the ideal angle from front to back to have the right drainage into the gutter?

    • @21stcenturycaveman33
      @21stcenturycaveman33  2 года назад

      Hi there. I wouldn't say there;'s and ideal angle as such, just one that leaves you in no doubt that the water is going to drain off. I've seen so many flat roofs with magnificent swimming pools in the middle just collecting gallons upon gallons of water which have been installed by 'professionals'. Obviously it's just sitting there for weeks and months on end waiting for the sun to evaporate it and simply causing quicker deterioration of the roofing materiala. ATB, Des

  • @2012turok
    @2012turok 3 года назад +1

    Love the mistakes ..a real man makes mistakes ...great original vid i . i will subscribe , and thumbs up for vid.

  • @vlncents
    @vlncents 2 года назад +2

    why doesn't it leak through the nails that you've put across the join or overlap on the top of the roof ??

    • @21stcenturycaveman33
      @21stcenturycaveman33  2 года назад

      The backing of the felt is a bitumen type product which self seals around the shaft of the nails. Completely waterproof buddy. People have need using this method for decades and it is the one recommended by the manufacturers. Fear not my friend, Des

  • @gary8306
    @gary8306 Год назад +1

    Where the adhesive has spilt out I saw someone "rub" together two pieces of felt above it and it covered it up.

  • @650GSF
    @650GSF 4 года назад +2

    All looks good, we all makes silly little mistakes, its easy done, I do lots of jobs then afterwards think that would have worked better if only I had thought to do **** as long as the end result is a decent job that's the main thing :-)

  • @BIKEMAN21
    @BIKEMAN21 2 года назад

    Roof looks good, far exceeds building code in canada. but dont you guys have shingles in UK ? ive never seen such a roofing material

    • @21stcenturycaveman33
      @21stcenturycaveman33  2 года назад

      Hi there. Yes we do have shingles made of bitumen and other materials. Best wishes, Des

    • @roryb3013
      @roryb3013 Год назад

      Generally we use torch on felt which is like this but will actually last 😂

  • @Chilton3D
    @Chilton3D 9 месяцев назад

    This is this is similar to my shed but it’s been there a while I believe, it’s about 5.5m by 3.5m but and I’m scared if I walk on the top I’ll go through it :/ any suggestions?

    • @21stcenturycaveman33
      @21stcenturycaveman33  9 месяцев назад

      Hi there. You could always put a stiff board underneath your feet to spread your weight or something like a ladder across the shortest span with a board on top? You can also try and suss it our by pushing the rafters from below to see how much they give? It might also be an idea to clear anything from the shed which could cause injury if you should fall through. Best of luck buddy. Des

  • @thepintman6166
    @thepintman6166 11 месяцев назад +1

    How is this holding up years later? I am going to do my roof its 5mx5m with a less that 20% pitch would one layer of felt be enough or multiple underneath.Cheers

    • @21stcenturycaveman33
      @21stcenturycaveman33  11 месяцев назад +1

      Hi there. The roof is doing great thank you. No issues whatsoever (touch wood!). Due to the slight pitch I think I would consider using a rubber membrane instead. Check the comments section. I seem to recall someone else mentioning this. I'm sure you can get them without having to use a torch to fit these. Even with a greater pitch you do still tend to get a little moss build up. Yu could try a couple of layers but then the cost starts to rise and I think you should consider another alternative like a rubber membrane instead. That's defo what I would do. Hope this helps my friend. Sounds like an excellent size build. I'm very jealous. Wish you the very best with your project. ATB, Des

    • @thepintman6166
      @thepintman6166 11 месяцев назад

      @@21stcenturycaveman33 Thanks for the reply Des, fair play

  • @lilgeorge34
    @lilgeorge34 4 года назад

    You did your best...Thank you for showing your mistake....we all make them.

  • @whfongs
    @whfongs Год назад

    Thanks!! how long of the nail ? my roof thickness is 12mm

    • @21stcenturycaveman33
      @21stcenturycaveman33  Год назад

      In the vid i state that they are 20mm. However, you will need something shorter than this as your roof boards are thinner than mine. Hope this helps, Des

  • @Welsh3008
    @Welsh3008 3 года назад

    Good informative video. Needed a good video to help me do mine. However like you said, maybe use much less tacks!

  • @bigoldgrizzly
    @bigoldgrizzly 2 года назад

    THINK THRICE, measure twice, cut once Don't forget the first step .... that is where most mistakes are made. Learned this at my Grandfather's knee 60 years ago .... and I still manage to cock up every now and then ;

  • @stuartmakinglawnmowereasyt7172
    @stuartmakinglawnmowereasyt7172 4 года назад +1

    Hi mate look really good. I would put a facer board along the edge.?

    • @21stcenturycaveman33
      @21stcenturycaveman33  4 года назад

      Funny you should say that mate. I was wondering today whether I'd have enough left over to do just that. Cover up all those damn clout nails lol. Stay safe and well my friend. Des

  • @gamerlegend8420
    @gamerlegend8420 3 года назад +1

    Hi again mate that looks ok still and we all make mistakes at least you have showed your mistakes and not just cut it out the video like i said we all make mistakes mate and we learn from them I'm enjoying watching your videos and I have subscribed aswell keep up the great work mate you are a very skilled man

    • @21stcenturycaveman33
      @21stcenturycaveman33  3 года назад +1

      I really appreciate your kind words of support and for subscribing. Thank you so much. ATB, Des

    • @gamerlegend8420
      @gamerlegend8420 3 года назад

      Your more than welcome des

  • @daleskidmore1685
    @daleskidmore1685 4 года назад +5

    Looks like you used an Uzi Nailgun, lol. You should always put any mistakes into a vid, or no one will learn anything, like how to put things right. I dislike roofing felt, I feel it would last longer if it had a hessian core to it. It can be quite brittle if put on in winter ( use a hot air gun to warm up the folds ), as I have learnt to my cost. Is it time to put the kettle in now???

    • @21stcenturycaveman33
      @21stcenturycaveman33  4 года назад +4

      Hi there Ade. Hope you and your family are well mate. I think it's fair to say I was over zealous with the nails lol. Still, at least there's no chance of Screwfix calling in the administrators with all the hardware I've bought frm them recently. Have a great weekend mate, Des

  • @SRSSamsroyalserpents
    @SRSSamsroyalserpents 3 года назад

    How is this roof holding up after all this time?

    • @21stcenturycaveman33
      @21stcenturycaveman33  3 года назад

      Absolutely 100% spot on. Solid, watertight, secure. Delighted with it. My only regret is not making it bigger to be honest. Enjoy your weekend. Des

  • @alextrotman2743
    @alextrotman2743 Год назад

    Can,t tell if you have treated that felt like over layed tiles .but seemed heat gun down felt is a better product .

  • @juliebrooke6099
    @juliebrooke6099 Год назад

    If the adhesive squelches out a bit I’d say that’s quite a good thing if, like me, you are bothered by birds pecking at and ripping up the edge of the felt.

  • @anglingxploits7709
    @anglingxploits7709 4 года назад

    An honest video will help more people than not. Good effort. Hope you get the 15 years out of it

  • @JB-xs2wo
    @JB-xs2wo 2 года назад

    Measure twice. Cut once. And you don't actually need to slather that bitumen all over the place. The roofing felt is waterproof!

    • @21stcenturycaveman33
      @21stcenturycaveman33  2 года назад

      Hi there and thanks for watching. You're missing the point big time. It's actually a bitumen adhesive used for sticking the felt down. It doesn't matter how waterproof the felt is if it doesn't stay on the roof my friend. ATB, Des

  • @DigiDriftZone
    @DigiDriftZone 2 года назад +1

    I was quoted £1.5k to repair a leaky roof in my garden "house" (more like a shed). It is quite large though at 6x6m, I am going to attempt doing as you described this week, thank you for this video! - also getting my stuff from wicks as they have free delivery while everyone else charges £30-40.

    • @21stcenturycaveman33
      @21stcenturycaveman33  2 года назад +1

      Sounds great! You'll save hundreds of pounds. Just take your time, think about what you're doing, use adhesive and clout nails (nowhere near as many as me though), decent overlaps, etc. Get the beers in and enjoy. Good luck, Des

    • @roryb3013
      @roryb3013 Год назад

      You get what you pay for don’t get shit felt from wicks

  • @antonygilbey8068
    @antonygilbey8068 3 года назад

    Done a good job until I saw the roof bit,,dont nails put holes into wood so potential leaks and there was many nails. Have seen the roofs been built before nails were only used on the finishing tucked under ends on the overlaps ?

    • @21stcenturycaveman33
      @21stcenturycaveman33  3 года назад

      Hi there. The felt is self healing so it closes around the nails to keep water out. It's a time proven method which has been done zillions of times and also what the felt manufacturers recommend. Yup, there were far too many nails. Can't argue with that. However, absolutely no water ingress whatsoever buddy. Best, Des

  • @richardbrighton1686
    @richardbrighton1686 Год назад

    Im blind. Looks great.

  • @eltontrabanino5191
    @eltontrabanino5191 Год назад

    👍

  • @maryellis3661
    @maryellis3661 2 года назад

    does the felt its self not need to be stuck down ?

    • @21stcenturycaveman33
      @21stcenturycaveman33  2 года назад

      No it doesn't. Just the edges and nail the perimeter using the clout nails as I have done. Best wishes, Des

    • @maryellis3661
      @maryellis3661 2 года назад

      @@21stcenturycaveman33 Cool I have a garage roof thats got box profile tin on it and it looks like the water is running back under the tin at the gutter end so I was thinking of taking the tin off and doing a felt roof

    • @21stcenturycaveman33
      @21stcenturycaveman33  2 года назад

      @@maryellis3661 Mary, before you go to all this trouble, have you considered whether some external expanding foam might block any gaps where water is getting in? Just a thought. Des

    • @maryellis3661
      @maryellis3661 2 года назад +1

      @@21stcenturycaveman33 thats been done its still getting in up under the ends of the sheets

  • @luckylukas2597
    @luckylukas2597 2 года назад +1

    Osb 18mm ?

  • @nt004b9392
    @nt004b9392 4 года назад

    Good honest video complete with mistakes 😟

  • @dtwistrewind7361
    @dtwistrewind7361 2 года назад +1

    That felt used to be 10m and double the thickness and £18 a roll now £34. such piss poor quality from all the uk stores.

  • @lathergoodsoapcouk
    @lathergoodsoapcouk Год назад

    Measure twice cut once. It's easy to assume you are experienced.

  • @mailinfo3131
    @mailinfo3131 3 года назад +1

    Everybody makes mistakes it's not the end of the world

    • @21stcenturycaveman33
      @21stcenturycaveman33  3 года назад

      True! Main thing is to !earn from mistakes, brush yourself down and keep going. Take care, Des

  • @rayrichardson1082
    @rayrichardson1082 2 года назад +1

    Why didn’t you fully cover the usb with bitumen to give extra layer of weatherproofing as well as sticking down mineral felt ?

    • @21stcenturycaveman33
      @21stcenturycaveman33  2 года назад

      Hi there. Because it's not necessary and the felt is made of a bitumen mixture anyway. The felt is sufficient protection. However, there's nothing to stop someone doing this if they wanted to I suppose. ATB, Des

    • @rayrichardson1082
      @rayrichardson1082 2 года назад

      @@21stcenturycaveman33 I found your videos informative & made me aware of the possible snags I may encounter certainly gave me some ideas of how to build a shed from the ground up. 👍

  • @tinajordan6920
    @tinajordan6920 3 года назад

    Can you come and do mine you done a great job Tx

  • @ursamajor6546
    @ursamajor6546 3 года назад

    So you're the reason for the national shortage of clout pins?!! Only pulling your leg mate! Great video !!

    • @21stcenturycaveman33
      @21stcenturycaveman33  3 года назад

      Guilty as charged and no mitigating circumstances ;?)
      Best wishes, des

  • @petetheroofer3321
    @petetheroofer3321 4 года назад

    Good effort but That will fail and leak in the future, should've used a single ply membrane like firestone epdm or even a torch on system

    • @21stcenturycaveman33
      @21stcenturycaveman33  4 года назад

      Hiya buddy. All roofing membrane will eventually leak and hopefully I'll get a few years out of it yet. Stay safe, Des

    • @petetheroofer3321
      @petetheroofer3321 4 года назад +1

      @@21stcenturycaveman33 im a roofer to trade and can guarantee you any membrane I fit will last minimum 20 years

    • @johnbrewer9541
      @johnbrewer9541 Год назад

      No it wont, get at least 10 years out of it

  • @garrymobey912
    @garrymobey912 2 года назад

    Comedy gold, thanks 😂

  • @AndrewDCDrummond
    @AndrewDCDrummond Год назад

    They cave ?

  • @bucketrobbert
    @bucketrobbert 4 года назад

    over done with the clout nails i would have used s wooden are plastic trim to hold your sheets in place

  • @iamtoastypie5702
    @iamtoastypie5702 4 года назад

    god you merked it with nails but atleast you know it wont be buggering off anytime soon

    • @21stcenturycaveman33
      @21stcenturycaveman33  4 года назад

      Yep, it's there until someone attacks ot with a crowbar. ATB, Des

    • @iamtoastypie5702
      @iamtoastypie5702 4 года назад

      @@21stcenturycaveman33 love it and your work

  • @judisault338
    @judisault338 10 месяцев назад

    It's a mess!

    • @21stcenturycaveman33
      @21stcenturycaveman33  10 месяцев назад

      C'mon, throw me a bone. It ain't that bad buddy. ATB, Des

  • @rpap5322
    @rpap5322 3 года назад +1

    Seems a little over kill with the nails....

  • @chrisgreen177
    @chrisgreen177 Год назад +1

    Save your crumbs from the felt rolls, then sprinkle those crumbs on the ooze out spots after removing the excess.

  • @kevinprivet5942
    @kevinprivet5942 2 года назад

    Er, have you thought about taking up knitting?

    • @21stcenturycaveman33
      @21stcenturycaveman33  2 года назад

      That would make a good yarn wouldn't it? Thanks for watching, ATB, Des

  • @lutonbusdriver2315
    @lutonbusdriver2315 4 года назад

    Whenever my dad felted a roof he'd put a layer of felt down first, similar to yours, but nowhere near as many clout nails, then the second thicker felt would be applied to the base layer using a torch to heat the tar and adhere it. He wouldn't tack it down in anyway as this would defeat the object and puncture the surface. Surely there's a chance water will eventually penetrate where the nails go through. 😕

    • @21stcenturycaveman33
      @21stcenturycaveman33  4 года назад

      Hiya buddy. Yes, far too many clout nails. Guilty as charged m'lud. However. the felt is self-sealing and designed to be fitted using clout nails. Plus, where it's been poverlapped there are obviously 2 layers of felt. It'll be fine mate. ATB, Des

    • @lutonbusdriver2315
      @lutonbusdriver2315 4 года назад

      21st Century Caveman I'm sure it'll be fine. I really enjoyed watching your video.

  • @trevi7250
    @trevi7250 2 года назад

    Personally i wouldn't leave exposed nails on the weather/water exposed side. With the time water will leak through them directly into the wood. I would have use glue only and if needed nail only under the edges facing down.

  • @timewilltell3098
    @timewilltell3098 2 года назад +1

    I shit you not I made exactly the same mistake today 😡🙄

    • @21stcenturycaveman33
      @21stcenturycaveman33  2 года назад

      What a bummer! I bet neither of us will make that mistake again mate? It's called being human buddy. I hope everything turned out OK my friend. ATB, Des

  • @stephenlomas8555
    @stephenlomas8555 3 года назад

    Why glue the roof felt down and clout nail it too?? You only need decent glue without the need for nailing. All felt roofs I've done I never bail on the top only on the sides and I always use roof gutter seal on the roof to glue the felt down. If you nail it as well it looks unsightly from above.

    • @21stcenturycaveman33
      @21stcenturycaveman33  3 года назад

      Hi and thanks for your comments. I simply followed the manufacturers instructions. Surely they know best as they actually made and tested the product?? Plus, realistically how many people are actually going to be looking down on a shed roof? Sorry but this seems very pedantic. Also, you use a roof gutter seal rather than a dedicated felt adhesive as recommended by the felt manufacturers? Obviously, its up to you what you do and if it works for you thats great. There are clearly several ways of doing the same job. ATB, Des

  • @joshy3602
    @joshy3602 4 года назад +2

    What a mess

  • @SuperDieseldriver
    @SuperDieseldriver 3 года назад +1

    Adhesive will do the job all those nails water will find a way through my shed needs re -felting without all the nails which the guys did who erected shed

    • @johnbrewer9541
      @johnbrewer9541 Год назад

      If you use only adhesive it cant move and could crack,

  • @allanprice9957
    @allanprice9957 3 года назад

    Try holding the hammer correctly

  • @abcxyz8136
    @abcxyz8136 2 года назад

    She shed lol how about lady lair.

  • @stua3894
    @stua3894 Год назад

    That’s looked a shocking job I have to say

  • @hadziano
    @hadziano 4 года назад

    20 minute video to put a roof felt on.