How To Apply Roll Roofing

Applying roofing felt first will better protect the sheathing against condensation as well as against leaking.

How to apply roll roofing.

It is particularly suitable where cost is more important than appearance or for low slope roofing that you want to install yourself. Roll roofing is often installed over bare wood sheathing or sheathing that has been painted with a primer. Snap a chalk line as a guide for the first layer roofing. Do not use the eaves as a guide instead because they can be uneven.

By using the chalk line as a guide this will ensure that the roll roofing is laid out in a pattern that will. Roll roofing is a good choice for covering an existing roof. Measure 35 inches up from the eaves at several intervals along the roof and mark them. Roll roofing is a lightweight roofing material that s sold in a large roll.

Install roll roofing when the temperature is at least 50 degrees fahrenheit to keep the material from cracking. This video demonstrates proper application techniques for tarco fiberglass mineral surfaced roll roofing. Install peel and stick roofing in a similar manner. Roll roofing is inexpensive and easy to apply although it must be replaced sooner than most other roofing materials and usually has a class c fire rating a is the most fire resistant.

For a slightly sloped roof use the concealed nail method shown. If the roof is sloped you can use the exposed nail method.