Fixing a leaking shed roof

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We have a small(6' x 4') shed with a pitched roof. The roof is leaking in one place and I'd thought about getting something like this -

www.toolstation.com

Everbuild Black Jack All Weather Roof Coat

Everbuild Black Jack 905 all-weather roof coating wastes no time in getting straight to work. Once applied, it’s resistant to rain almost immediately and will dry to a tough black coating in 24 hours. It can be used on a wide variety of roof coverings including asphalt, felt, concrete, metal...
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to fix the leak, rather than replace the felt.

Does anyone have any experience of this type of product, or similar? Do they work or are they just a false economy?

Thanks

Dave
 
Depends why the roof has started leaking in than one place. If it's because the felt is old, you can spend a small fortune on patching (especially if you factor in your time doing the bodges!) or spend the money fixing it properly. If it's just to get the felt through this winter, tape it up - there are a fair few products designed for the job.
 
First thing I would check is have you found the actual leak as opposed to where the water is appearing. Water has an unfortunate habit of getting in at one place (perhaps a nail hole), then running to another before becoming visible.
If the felt is old I would replace it. However, it is not the best time of year for that sort of job, therefore I would slap on the sealer. There is no substitute for a sound roof.
Not used the one in your link, but have used other Everbuild products without a problem (also - Toolstation is a good company with which to deal).
 
Re felt it, its a lot cleaner than slapping bitchumen or anything else, on it.
I've done mine once in over 20 years and that was only because the twatts pruning next door's tree thought it was OK to stand on the roof while doing so.
They were long gone before I noticed the leak. Got up to investigate the leak and there was a size 10 imprint on the roof!
The felt was split and there was a slight crack near one of the support beams ( hence not noticing it immediately from inside) w******s :(
 
Thanks for replies, all. Although I don't have any left over felt I'm thinking re-felting will be the better long term option.

Cheers

Dave
 
Tringa said:
Thanks for replies, all. Although I don't have any left over felt I'm thinking re-felting will be the better long term option.

Cheers

Dave
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Buy the good stuff, don't skimp or your'll be doing it again a couple of years (y)
 
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Coroline Corrugated Bitumen Roof Sheet - Black (2000 x 950mm)

Are you reroofing your garden shed? Avoid the headache of calculating what you'll need with our handy shed roof kits. Available in a choice of colours and variety of common sizes now by clicking here. Designed for garden buildings, home garages, horse stables and other structures, Coroline...
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About 16/17 years ago I covered my shed roof with Coroline. Never had a bit of bother.
I bought it from B & Poo.
 
I need to replace my shed felt. It only came to light when, in heavy winds, it started to peel off. I quickly tapped some nails in.

Has anyone used EPDM rubber instead? Looks simpler - just glue, lay down, and some sealant between bargeboards and the rubber.
 
omens said:
as anyone used EPDM rubber instead? Looks simpler - just glue, lay down, and some sealant between bargeboards and the rubber.
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Not personally, but my (ex) next door neighbour swears by it, he put it on his garage roof.
Seemed a quick and easy fit, although he is builder
 
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