Felt roofing in Dalkeith with sound decks and sealed edges

Core roofing service. Local repairs and renewals covered. Joints, outlets and upstands checked.

0131 608 6465

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Felt work focused on the weak points

Substrate checked first

We assess whether the deck can support a lasting felt repair.

Joints finished securely

We pay close attention to seams where poorly sealed layers can lift.

Outlets kept weatherproof

We form the covering carefully around drainage points and upstands.

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Felt needs firm support and watertight details

Felt forms a weatherproof covering only when the surface beneath is stable and rain can drain away. Splits, blisters and lifted edges can let water work through the layers, while failed joints around an outlet or wall may cause a leak that looks like surface wear. We inspect the felt, formed falls and visible deck condition before proposing work. Felt roofing in Dalkeith can involve sealing a contained defect or renewing worn material across a larger area. The choice depends on how far the damage has spread and what condition lies underneath.

Repair the defect or renew the worn covering

A local repair works best when the surrounding felt remains firmly bonded and the substrate is sound. Broad blistering, brittle material or repeated joint failure can make renewal the more useful route. We prepare the area rather than laying new felt over loose or damp material. A fuller job may include stripping the covering, repairing the deck, installing the weatherproof layers and completing edges, corners, outlets and upstands. These details take more rain than their size suggests, so careful finishing matters as much as the main expanse of felt.

Frequently asked questions

Can split roofing felt be patched?

A patch may be suitable when the split is contained, the surrounding felt remains sound and the deck beneath is stable. We inspect the wider surface first. If the material is brittle or failing in several places, a local patch may only postpone renewal.

What causes blisters in a felt roof?

Blisters can form when air or moisture is trapped beneath layers and expands as the roof warms. Their significance depends on size, spread and whether the felt has split. We assess the affected area and the general surface before recommending repair.

Do you inspect outlets and wall upstands too?

Yes. Leaks often begin where felt turns up a wall, finishes at an edge or meets a drainage outlet. We check these junctions alongside the main surface because replacing sound-looking felt won't fix water entering through a failed detail.