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. Measure 35 inches up from the eaves at several intervals along the roof and mark them. By using the chalk line as a guide this will ensure that the roll roofing is laid out in a pattern that will. It has a life expectancy of anywhere from six to 10 years but it s fairly inexpensive. Roll roofing is a good choice for covering an existing roof.

For a slightly sloped roof use the concealed nail method shown. Install peel and stick roofing in a similar manner. This video demonstrates proper application techniques for tarco fiberglass mineral surfaced roll roofing. It can be installed simply and requires only nails and roofing cement.

Do not use the eaves as a guide instead because they can be uneven. It is particularly suitable where cost is more important than appearance or for low slope roofing that you want to install yourself. Snap a chalk line as a guide for the first layer roofing. Instead of nailing it down you.

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. Install roll roofing when the temperature is at least 50 degrees fahrenheit to keep the material from cracking.