- Remove any existing fascia boards Remove the fascia boards and the old felt if you’re re-felting.
- Measure the shed roof Measure the roof, taking into account that you should leave around 50mm for overlaps at the eaves and 75mm at the gable ends. You’ll probably need 3 pieces of felt, but some smaller sheds only need 2.
- Apply felt to the roof Once you’ve cut the felt to size, apply the each piece to the roof, pulling it tight. Then nail along the length of the roof at 100mm intervals. For nails at the bottom edge, they can be wider – around 300mm. If you’re adding a piece of felt in the middle of the shed along the apex, fix it using adhesive, then nail it at the lower edge at 50mm intervals.
- Tidy up the overhangs Fold down the felt at each overhang and nail it securely. Cut a slit in the overhang at the apex using a pen knife, then fold that down and nail at 100mm intervals along the gable. If you like, you can add fascia boards to keep the shed looking neat. Use wood nails to secure them and then trim away any excess felt.
Dalkeith
Dalkeith is a town in Midlothian, Scotland, on the River Esk. It was given a burgh of barony in 1401 and a burgh of regality in 1540. The settlement of Dalkeith developed south-westwards from its 12th-century castle, which is recognized today as Dalkeith Palace. With reference to the 2011 Census, Dalkeith has a permanent population of around 12342 people. The town is comprised of 4 unique places: Dalkeith proper with its town centre and historic core, with Eskbank to its west and Woodburn to its east. Eskbank is the well-situated section of Dalkeith with numerous large Victorian and newer houses. To the south of Eskbank is Newbattle with its abbey. Woodburn is a primarily working class council estate. The structure on High Street of Dalkeith, now referred to as the Tolbooth, began to be utilized as a tolbooth for the administration of the town in the early 18th century. The plaque above the door checks out '1648' but this was taken from another structure and does not show when the Tolbooth was installed. Operating mainly as a place for law and order, it featured a jail in the west half, a court room on the east, and a dungeon called the 'black hole' below ground. In front of the building there is a circle of stones to highlight the site where the last public hanging in Dalkeith occurred in 1827. The town is also home to other well known structures, namely a Watch Tower at the cemetery, a water tower and a variety of iron mills going back to the early 19th century. For all your home upgrades, watch out for respected contractors in Dalkeith to ensure excellent quality.
