How To Apply Asphalt Roll Roofing

For extra durability you may install roll roofing in two layers.

How to apply asphalt roll roofing.

Prepare roof edges cant strips. It also helps if you first install a layer of roofing felt. Installation tips and guides. Step 3 apply the edge strips.

Position and roll out the roofing carefully because it is not easy to reposition then press it into the cement. The strips should always be horizontal. Again trim any roofing that extends beyond the edge of the roof. Coat the top edge with a 4 to 6 inch wide layer of roofing cement and apply the next courses in the same way.

Prepare a valley between joined roofs by cutting a strip that is 18 inches wide and covers the entire length of the valley. Place a sheet of 36 inch roll roofing directly over the 18 inch roofing that is covering the valley. Nail the roofing strips parallel to the roof edge set in 1 and 8 from the roof edge with nails spaced 4 o c. You need to place starter strips of roll roofing along all edges of the roof so start by cutting pieces of roofing about 18 inches wide.

How to install roll roofing on a flat or pitched roof with your own hands. You can install roll roofing on your own but it goes more smoothly with a helper so grab a friend and get started. Install drip edge and install 9 cant strips of roll roofing material along the rake and eaves edges gable ends and lower roof edge such that the roofing strip overhangs the roof deck by 1 4 to 3 8. Be careful not to get any on your skin in this process.

Attach drip edge along the edge of the roof with roofing cement. Nail it in place with roofing nails that penetrate at least 3 4 inch into. Then apply roofing cement evenly around the roof edges where these strips are going to go. To install roll roofing you ll need to cut the material into long strips of the correct length for your roof and lay it flat.