In new build scenarios, the Eaves Guard strip that is pre-formed directs water away from the underlay and into the gutter. As well as the water channelling benefits – this also stops birds and animals nesting and getting into your roof. If you choose UK Slate to be your supplier of choice – you will be assured of the very best support for the whole of your project. All felt should dress down into the guttering, so any rain that gets past the tiles runs down the top of the felt and drains into the guttering away from the building.

However, blocking certain types of cookies may impact your experience on the site and the services we are able to offer you. When you’ve installed your first new guard, you should overlap the next one by roughly 150mm to ensure you’ve got a connection that won’t allow any water to creep between. Sometimes known as underlay support trays or membrane support trays, felt support trays are manufactured from black PVC. As roofing felt perishes over a period of time, it is at its most vulnerable at the eaves level, where it can sag and allow water to collect (ponding), causing felt to rot, rupture and allow water to access the roofing void, which may cause damage to rafter timbers and roof structures.We would recommend the eaves protector is combined with a Over fascia Vent unless you already have a well ventilated roof - most roofs are not well ventilated. Sold by the Kg, our galvanised felt nails are prefect for fixing membranes to rafters and carrying out temporary protection applications. At EasyMerchant, we’ve got you covered if you’re looking for cost-effective protection for your eaves.

A small investment in our roofing accessories can lead to a big enhancement in your roof’s durability and function.When you deal with EasyMerchant, you’re dealing with a professional company run by people who understand your trade. We offer a huge range of damp-proofing, ventilation, cavity closer, and other building products available off the shelf. They have a rigid structure that prevents the membranes from sagging and avoids ponding behind the fascia board. These pre-formed sections are installed along the eaves under the sheet to form a drip edge into the gutter. Eaves are generally made up of a combination of what’s known as ‘soffits’ and ‘fascias’ – coverings that stop the roof simply sitting on top of the house like a hat!