Best way to repair/tape roof tile felt?

Hi,

Can anyone recommend the best way to repair roof tile felt in the attic? On one side of the roof the felt has ripped in a few places and flapping around.

I was going to just tape it up with dome carpet tape or something like that.

What would you recommend?

Thanks for your help.

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  • plumb1_2
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    Measure inbetween the roof rafters add 3mm and cut some 2x1 timer and wedge in between, this will hold it inplace, until it a perminant repair can be made.
  • I have used flashing tape in the past- http://www.screwfix.com/app/sfd/cat/pro.jsp?id=94496&ts=84781

    Prime the area first with the special primer as it makes it stick much better-

    can't find the primer on screwfix for some reason :rolleyes:

    Do it on a warmish day, not when it is freezing, you can always use an electric blow gun to get it to stick better, BUT BE VERY CAREFUL IN A LOFT WITH ONE OF THESE!!!!!
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