Dulwich Roofing · Homeowner guide
How Weatherproof Are Felt Roofs? Tips for Year-Round Protection
Felt can provide effective weather protection when the system and details are suitable. Its performance depends on more than the top surface. Laps, upstands, drainage and the substrate determine how the roof copes with prolonged rain and seasonal movement.
Year-round protection priorities
- Keep water routes clear and investigate persistent ponding.
- Arrange repairs to open laps and damaged perimeter details.
- Check for damage after other work takes place on the roof.
Use the installed product's maintenance guidance and distinguish routine care from repairs needing specialist access.
Specify the system clearly
The quotation should identify the felt products and installation method, as well as the preparation below them. Record the treatment of edges, upstands and outlets; these details often determine whether an otherwise sound roof remains dry. Where previous repairs exist, ask whether they can remain or need to be removed to obtain a suitable repair surface.