How To Apply Bitumen Roofing

Make sure the roofing is flat and free from creases and bubbles.

How to apply bitumen roofing.

Always install flashing around a chimney and other valleys where two roof planes meet as these areas are more prone to leaks if not protected. Install new flashing metal flashing is often called drip edge along the bottom of the roof near your gutters. Prepare roof edges cant strips. Drive cap nails 6 to 8 inches apart in rows along the top and bottom of the sheets as well as in a row in the middle.

However you ll want to check with your local building department before you make any decisions. Also apply asphalt cement over the nail heads exposed on the last ridge shingle to prevent water. Apply extra heavy typically 43 pound roofing felt over the sheathing old roof or the insulation. Due to the inherent danger of fire especially around felting and petroleum products the torch down method of installation for modified bitumen roofing should only be performed by a qualified roofer.

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. Roofing contractor jack viera demonstrates installing three tab asphalt roof shingles. Yes you can install a metal roof over shingles. Ensure your flat roof is entirely clear of debris.

Cut the roofing but still maintain the allowance you ve set for it. Beveled wood pieces called horsefeathers must be laid along the thick edges of the shakes to make a fairly flat surface. Visit your local hardware store and ask for enough rolled roofing to fit the area of your roof. Apply a heavy bead of asphalt cement.

Nail the roofing strips parallel to the roof edge set in 1 and 8 from the roof edge with nails spaced 4 o. Rollback the roofing again and switch on your propane torch. Get a sheet of bitumen roofing and roll it out allowing an extension beyond the perimeter of the roof. Before you reshingle a roof read our step by step guide for adding new shingles over old ones.

Nail the drip edge in place using your hammer and roofing nails. Building officials in some areas will only allow a re roof over one layer of shingles while officials in other places may allow you to place the roof over two layers of shingles. Step 4 heat the roof. Asphalt shingles can be laid over cedar shakes or shingles however this is a roofing project best left to pros.

Nail at the four corners to the end of the ridge and always add a little dab of tar to cover the nail heads.