X research source small sheds usually require about 100 to 150 clout nails.
How to felt a shed roof without nails.
2 the process of felting a shed roof.
Allow for felt overhang.
Space each nail apart by about 30 to 36 inches 76 to 91 cm along the side of the felt closest to the roof s peak and 12 inch 30 5 cm along the side closest to the ground.
Clean and prepare the roof.
Add new felt layers.
Roofing felt may be necessary for use with your shingles to meet a class a fire rating when shingles are evaluated for their fire ratings it is done on a small test deck with the roofing felt underlayment in place without this underlayment the shingles alone may not meet the class a fire requirements.
Buy the roof felt.
Roll out the first layer of felt.
Use your craft knife to cut a slit in the felt overhang at the apex of the roof then fold the felt down there and nail securely at 10cm intervals along the gable.
Fitting felt to a shed part 2 gives instructions on how to fit roofing felt to a shed roof cutting nailing gluing and replacing wooden trims afterwards.
How to felt a shed part 1 of how to felt a shed deals with how to strip old felt from a shed roof without damaging the roof or trims in the process.
1 what you will need when felting a shed roof.