Rips in roof felting

[iamchris]

Hi all, I was up in the loft at the weekend and noticed a number of rips in the roof felt. Some of which go under beams. Is it possible to repair these? As it is tight between tile and beam so I can't slide anything under.

Felt looks in generally bad state with a quite a few rips / holes, feels brittle and places where the felt has slipped and caused a gap between the layers. So I think not far off needing replacing as others on the street have done recently.

I also found some leaks which have run down the beams and looks like it has come from the ridge tiles. After inspecting outside I think it needs repointing.

So I'm in two minds whether to get the ridge tiles repointed and patch the felt as best I can or if its new roof time. Thinking aloud..

 

[Mw Roofline]

What kind of tiles do you have?

 

[^woody^]

The felt is shot and the rafters on the way to wet rot. Time for a re-roof

 

[iamchris]

What kind of tiles do you have?

Not too sure. Concrete? Here is a picture. It is a late 60's house I believe.

The felt is shot and the rafters on the way to wet rot. Time for a re-roof

Yes I think you are most likely right. I plan on selling in the next year or two so its a bit bad timing. But if it needs doing then not really a way around it. From what I can see the leaks come from the ridge, run down the rafters and most likely getting under the felt.

 

[^woody^]

You could replace the membrane and use the existing tiles if there is still life in them. That will save quite a bit

 

[iamchris]

Thank you. I'll get some roofers around in the New Year and see what they recommend / get some prices.