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At Insight Property Solutions, we understand the importance of a well-maintained roof in protecting your home from the elements. As a leading roofing company in Manchester, we're happy to share our expertise on how to felt and batten a roof. In this article, we'll take you through the step-by-step process of felting and battening a roof, including the materials and tools you'll need.

Before you start felting and battening your roof, ensure that the surface is clean and clear of debris. Remove any old roofing materials, including tiles, felt, and battens. Inspect the roof for any damaged or rotten timbers and replace them if necessary.

Roof battens are the horizontal strips of wood that provide a nailing surface for your roof tiles. To install battens, you'll need:

• 50mm x 25mm timber battens
• A tape measure
• A pencil
• A saw
• A hammer
• Nails
  Space your battens at 300mm centers, ensuring that they're level and securely nailed to the roof rafters. For a shed or small roof, you can use 400mm centers, but for larger roofs, it's recommended to use 300mm centers.

The felt underlay provides a waterproof layer between the battens and the roof tiles. To install the felt underlay, you'll need:

• 1F or 1B grade roofing felt
• A tape measure
• A pencil
• A utility knife
• A hammer
• Nails
  Cut the felt into manageable sections, overlapping each section by 150mm. Ensure that the felt is laid in a way that allows water to run off the roof. Nail the felt to the battens, using 10mm nails spaced at 150mm centers.

When laying the felt underlay, ensure that you maintain a minimum gauge of 150mm between the battens. This will provide a secure nailing surface for your roof tiles. Overlap each section of felt by 150mm, ensuring that the overlaps are staggered to prevent water from penetrating the roof.

Once the felt underlay is in place, you can start laying your roof tiles. To do this, you'll need:

• Roof tiles
• A tape measure
• A pencil
• A hammer
• Nails
  Lay the tiles in a way that allows water to run off the roof, ensuring that each tile is securely nailed to the battens. Use a spirit level to ensure that the tiles are level and plumb.

The ridge tiles are the tiles that run along the top of the roof, covering the gap between the two slopes. To install ridge tiles, you'll need:

• Ridge tiles
• A tape measure
• A pencil
• A hammer
• Nails
  Cut the ridge tiles to size, ensuring that they fit snugly over the gap between the two slopes. Nail the ridge tiles to the battens, using 10mm nails spaced at 150mm centers.

Felting and battening a roof is a straightforward process that requires attention to detail and a bit of planning. By following these steps, you'll be able to create a watertight roof that will protect your home from the elements. If you're not comfortable with the process, it's always recommended to hire a professional roofing company like Insight Property Solutions to do the job for you.

If you're looking for a reliable and experienced roofing company in Manchester, look no further than Insight Property Solutions. Contact us today on 0161 327 0964 to discuss your roofing needs and get a free quote.