how do i install roll roofing?

Answer 1

Start at the bottom of the roof and roll your roofing out the lenght of the roof then cutting off.Nail roofing through tar seal at top of piece and down sides. Lap each piece over the tar line at the top of the roofing and repeat nailing second piece at bottom so it is in the tar area so it will seal when tar gets warm it will seal each together for good water protection. If you have a roof with less than a 4/12 pitch roll roofing is not recommended because the wind can blow rain, snow,etc under the roofing if not sealed properly. Another hint if you want, get some wet-dry roof sealent in caulk size tubes and put a good bead on every tar seal before you put down your next piece, just extra protection at affordable cost. Good Luck

Answer 2

roll roofing is for low sloping roofs. 0/12 to 3/12 max.

If you have a flat roof, it's much easier to use the rubber membrane roofing, application time is substantially less then built-up roofing.

Roll roofing has it's place on sheds and out buildings. I'd not recommend it on residential homes, I'd stick to 3 tab shingles on anything 3/12 or above for roof pitch. Otherwise I'd recommend the rubber membrane over new roof sheeting. Following the instructions to a tea.

Answer 3

I am assuming that you are stripping the old shingles off first. If they are wood shingles, they will poke through the new roofing. To seal roll roofing you use Tar. It can be bought in cans and must be poured along the ends of the roll and over the nail heads. Follow the instructions on the cans to make the tar turn liquid and be pour able. Yes, you will need to put down felt. Start at the bottom of the roof with the first roll. Go across the roof, not up and down. Staple the roof in place as you unroll it. Over lap the next roll of felt about 2 inches, and staple it as you go. Next start at the bottom of the roof with your first roll of roofing and put it down the same way as the felt. Use large headed Roofing Nails to attach the roll to the roof. Put a nail about 36 inches apart along the top edge and a row of nails about every 5 inches apart along the bottom edge and along the ends. Use a hooked bladed Razor Knife to cut the roll off at the edge of the roof. Overlap the next row about 2 inches and do the same thing. When you are done, use the tar to cover the nail heads that are exposed to keep water from seeping around them. Personally, on a roof with little drop, I would use tin or fiberglass sheets. A lot less work, and almost no chance of a leak. You can purchase good looking tin roofing for about the same price as cheap asphalt roofing. A lot easier to install and it last 40 or 50 years without maintenance. Just be sure to screw through the top of the ridges, not the bottom where the water runs off. With Tin, you just lay it up there, line it up straight, and using your drill put a self tapping screw through the top of the ridge. Done. Fiberglass, you need to put down "wig-wag" board ever two feet and then lay the roofing over the wig wag and screw it down on top of the ridge. If the roof butts agains wall, screw a piece of 90 degree flashing to the wall so water running down the wall will run out onto the roof, instead of down the wall past the upper end of the roof.

Answer 4

actually rolled roofing is MEANT for pitches of less than 4/12 and anything more is shingled. it may be cheaper in the long run to have a rubber roof installed.

Answer 5

Give the 10 to Bill E.

Short and to the point,,,,and correct.

When nailing, you might also get shielded roofing nails for an additional aid in sealing.

Not knowing where you are, I'd say for a few reasons this is not a cold weather job. Allowing the Sun, and heat to melt the tar stripes will offer more security, for when it does rain or snow.

Steven Wolf

Answer 6

I HIGHLY suggest having someone like the pros do your roof.

they konw all the tips and tricks to keep it from leaking over the years.

also, working on a roof is dangerous