How To Apply Roofing Granules

Roofing granules are opaque to protect the asphalt substrate from the effects of sunlight hardness 6 0 7 0 moh s mineral scale bulk density 90 96 lbs ft 3 packed 3m tm058 specific gravity 2 55 2 70 3m tm001 roofing granules color white.

How to apply roofing granules.

Applying 3m science to our innovative roofing granules we offer sustainable solutions to homeowners manufactures and contractors. As an aesthetic treatment of end laps and side laps on granule surfaced built up and modified bitumen membranes mineral shield roofing granules provide a multi faceted design and light reflective construction that adds dimension and depth to membrane products. See our crew broadcasting granules into silicone coating to finish the restoration of an old epdm commercial roof. Also apply asphalt cement over the nail heads exposed on the last ridge shingle to prevent water leaks.

Do one section at a time. Check out our customer s new spray foam and coated spray tec roof system. Nail at the four corners to the end of the ridge and always add a little dab of tar to cover the nail heads. For the most part granule loss isn t something that you should be worried about as it s part of normal roofing wear and tear.

That said you may need to call for a roof repair contractor if you re finding a lot of these granules in the gutter runoff. Chances are you may also find a significant deposit of granules in the gutters. Our specialty granules offer unique performance features for asphalt shingles stone coated metal and low slope cap sheets can reduce the urban heat island effect and pollution in smog ridden cities. Lexis recommends the granules be broadcast on the third adhesive coat after the base coat and finish coat has been allowed to dry for at least 3 to 4 days.

Apply a heavy bead of asphalt cement.