Description
1F Reinforced Slaters Felt – Bat-Friendly Roofing Underlay 15m x 1m | Traditional Type 1F Bitumen Felt
1F Reinforced Slaters Felt – Traditional Bat-Friendly Roofing Underlay for Pitched Roofs
The 1F Reinforced Slaters Felt – Bat-Friendly Underlay (15m x 1m) is a premium traditional Type 1F bitumen roofing felt designed for use beneath slate and tile roof coverings on ventilated pitched roof systems. Trusted by roofers and builders across the UK for decades, this hessian-backed reinforced underlay provides a durable secondary waterproof barrier that helps protect your roof structure from wind-driven rain, snow, and moisture.
Manufactured in the UK to a proven specification, this roofing felt is also certified bat-friendly, making it suitable for properties where bats are present or may be roosting. This is particularly important for renovation, conservation, and re-roofing projects where compliance with wildlife legislation is essential.
Why Choose 1F Reinforced Slaters Felt?
- Traditional Type 1F bitumen roofing underlay
- Roll size: 15m x 1m
- Approximate weight: 22.5kg
- Reinforced with hessian backing for increased strength and tear resistance
- Bat-friendly certified for use on properties with bat roosts
- Manufactured in the UK
- Provides reliable secondary weather protection beneath roof coverings
- Suitable for slate and tiled pitched roofs
- Trusted by professional roofers for traditional roofing projects
Traditional Secondary Roof Protection
The 1F Reinforced Slaters Felt is installed beneath slates or roof tiles to create a dependable secondary waterproofing layer. Should rain, snow, or moisture penetrate the primary roof covering, the underlay helps prevent water from reaching the roof structure, protecting timber, insulation, and internal roof components.
Its reinforced hessian backing improves durability during installation and provides excellent resistance to tearing, making it well suited to demanding roofing applications.
Bat-Friendly Roofing Felt
Unlike some modern roofing membranes, this Type 1F reinforced felt is certified as bat-friendly, making it suitable for use where bats are known or suspected to be present.
Using an approved bat-friendly underlay can help support compliance with UK wildlife regulations and is often required for:
- Listed buildings
- Heritage properties
- Barn conversions
- Church roofs
- Roof refurbishments
- Re-roofing projects in areas with protected bat populations
Product Specifications
- Product: 1F Reinforced Slaters Felt
- Type: Type 1F Bitumen Roofing Underlay
- Roll Size: 15m x 1m
- Weight: Approx. 22.5kg
- Backing: Reinforced Hessian
- Certification: Bat-Friendly
- Manufactured In: United Kingdom
- Application: Ventilated pitched roof systems
- Compatibility: Suitable for use beneath slate and tile roof coverings
Installation
This underlay is intended for use as a secondary waterproof membrane beneath roof slates or tiles on ventilated pitched roof systems. For optimum performance, it should be installed in accordance with Eaves Plus ventilation systems and current UK roofing best practices.
Ideal Applications
Perfect for:
- Slate roofs
- Tiled roofs
- Roof refurbishments
- Heritage and conservation projects
- Listed buildings
- Barn conversions
- Domestic roofing
- Commercial roofing
- Bat-sensitive roofing projects
Choose the 1F Reinforced Slaters Felt – Bat-Friendly Underlay for a trusted, traditional roofing solution that combines proven weather protection, reinforced durability, and compliance with modern conservation requirements.


