What full felt replacement improves
Start with a sound base
Old coverings come off so the deck can be checked before new felt is installed.
Treat edges carefully
Upstands, margins and outlets are detailed properly because leaks often start there.
Know when patching has stopped making sense
Flat felt roofs can take repairs well for a while, but there comes a point when repeated patching is just buying time. If leaks keep returning, the felt is cracked across wide areas, blisters have formed, laps are failing or the surface is deteriorating generally, full replacement often becomes the better option. We inspect garages, extensions, porches, sheds and other low-slope roofs to judge whether the trouble is local or spread across the whole covering. Customers call Primus home improvements Ltd when they want an honest view on whether the roof is still worth patching.
Strip back, check the deck and rebuild the weathering layer
A proper felt replacement involves removing the old covering, preparing and checking the roof deck, then installing the new layered felt system with close attention to edges, upstands, outlets and drainage. Falls matter just as much as the felt itself, because standing water will test any roof over time. The flat roof work completed by Primus home improvements Ltd is planned around the condition beneath the felt as well as what was visible on top, which helps the new covering perform as it should once the job is finished.
Frequently asked questions
When is full felt replacement better than another repair?
If the roof has recurring leaks, widespread cracking, failed laps, blisters or general deterioration, full replacement is often the stronger choice. We assess how far the defects run and whether the deck is still sound, because a patch only helps if the main surface still has life in it.
Do you inspect the roof deck during felt replacement?
Yes. Once the old covering is removed, we inspect and prepare the deck before the new felt system goes down. That is important because the best new felt in the world cannot perform properly if the base beneath it is weak, damp or otherwise compromised.
Why do flat roof outlets and edges fail so often?
Those points deal with changes in direction, water concentration and movement, so they are under more strain than the open field of the roof. Careful detailing around upstands, outlets and edge terminations is a big part of what makes a replacement roof hold up in everyday weather.