Your Guide to Felt Roof Shingles
Posted on 9th May 2023
Felt roof shingles are a popular choice due to their ease of installation. Unlike roofing felt, they can be installed without an additional finishing layer being needed, which helps to reduce time costs for roofing projects. They provide an attractive and low-maintenance option and can be installed on both flat and pitched roofs.
In this guide, we’ll take a closer look at felt shingles so you can decide if they are the right choice for your roofing project.
What are felt roof shingles?
Made from a high-quality bitumen felt that is coated with granules to protect it from the elements felt shingles are available in a variety of thicknesses, so you can choose the right one for your needs. Felt shingles are also lightweight, making them easy to transport and install.
Bitumen felt shingles are created by pressing granules into a strip of glass fibre bitumen felt. These strips come in various designs such as 'square butt' for a simple square pattern or 'hexagonal' for a more modern look. Additionally, 'half round' style shingles offer a traditional scalloped appearance.
Bitumen felt shingles are a widely used roofing choice because of their easy installation and lightweight construction, even for those with limited experience. They are available in plain black or a range of colours and can be purchased as interlocking or individual strips that require overlapping.
Benefits of felt roof shingles
Felt roof shingles are a durable and long-lasting roofing material and are a popular choice of roofing material for sheds, summer houses, and other outbuildings. They are affordable and come in a variety of colours and styles to suit any taste.
Felt shingles are also easy to install. They can be installed by a professional roofer or by a DIYer with basic roofing skills. The installation process is relatively simple and straightforward.
They also can come in self-adhesive varieties, saving time and resources during the application process. Furthermore, they come in a wide range of shapes, and sizes allowing users endless possibilities when it comes to creating intricate designs and patterns on their roofs.
Uses for felt roofing shingles
Felt shingles are one of the most popular roofing materials for outdoor structures due to their durability and aesthetic appeal. They are suitable for roofing a wide range of outbuildings, including:
Sheds
Summer houses
Stables
Garages
Lean-tos
Rabbit hutches
Dog kennels
Felt shingles not only provide weather protection, but they also add an extra layer of character to a structure’s appearance, making them ideal for a range of outdoor applications.
Summary
The low cost and ease of installation make felt roof shingles a great option for many types of structures around the home or garden, including sheds, summer houses, stables, garages, lean-tos, rabbit hutches and dog kennels.
When you add their durability, long-lasting protection capabilities, and their classic aged look, felt shingles are a great choice for any property.
All Roofbase branches carry a wide range of products that provide builders, roofers, loft conversion specialists, and homeowners with everything they need for their roofing and loft conversion projects.
Tagged as: Flat Roofing, Pitched Roofing
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