What renewed felt and battens put right
Restore tile support
New battens hold fixings securely so tiles sit properly and resist movement.
Rebuild weather backup
Fresh felt or breathable underlay adds the secondary protection beneath the covering.
Renew the hidden layers that keep tiles supported
Tiles do the visible job, but the felt and battens underneath carry far more of the roof's long-term fight with the weather. When felt has torn or sagged, or battens have rotted and stopped holding fixings properly, slips and leaks soon follow. We assess signs such as water reaching the roof space, widespread tile movement and repeated fixing failure before deciding how much of the slope needs attention. Customers turn to Primus home improvements Ltd when they need more than a surface patch and want the support system beneath the covering put right properly.
Lift, inspect and rebuild the slope correctly
This work starts by lifting the covering, removing failed felt and battens and checking the exposed roof structure before the new layers go back in. We fit suitable underlay, set battens to the right gauge and pay close attention to overlaps, eaves detailing, ventilation and penetrations, because those practical details make or break the result. The renewed system installed by Primus home improvements Ltd is planned around the condition of the roof and whether a local section or a broader slope actually needs replacement.
Frequently asked questions
How do I know if the felt beneath my tiles has failed?
Common signs include leaks into the roof space, visible sagging, torn underlay, slipped tiles and repeated fixing problems. We inspect the roof build-up and surrounding section because failed felt often shows itself through movement and water where the tiles alone are not the real cause.
Do rotten battens always mean the whole roof slope needs replacing?
No. Some roofs need only a local section rebuilt, while others show wider deterioration across the slope. We assess the spread of rot, the tile condition and the overall fixing pattern before deciding whether a smaller repair or broader renewal makes better sense.
Why do ventilation and eaves details matter during this work?
Because a new underlay system only performs well when moisture can escape and water is directed properly at the eaves. Poor overlaps or weak detailing around penetrations can undo good materials, so we treat those points as part of the job, not as afterthoughts.