Install Mineral Roll Roofing

An underlayment of felt roofing is optional.

Install mineral roll roofing. To seal a plumbing vent spread roofing. Rolled roofing by contrast comes in lighter 75 pound units and is tightly rolled up and sealed. Position the first course so it overhangs the drip edges by about 1 4 inch and roll it out a. Spread the roofing cement along the.

Mark a chalk line to identify the end of your first layer. Attach drip edge along the edge of the roof with roofing cement. Use a trowel to scoop up the roofing cement. It was pretty easy to install and took about an hour to do by myself including setup and tear.

The strips should always be horizontal. Installing the rolled roofing 1. For extra durability you may install roll roofing in two layers. Plan so that no two butt joints are closer than 2 feet from each other.

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. You can install roll roofing on your own but it goes more smoothly with a helper so grab a friend and get started. How to do it attach first course. Rolled roofing goes down quickly.

If possible install roll roofing over a smooth plywood deck either perpendicular or parallel to the slope. Rolled roofing is easy to transport. Bought this roll from home depot. Store all rolls and cements for at least 24 hours at or above 55 f 12 8 c prior to their application.

Temperature be especially careful when installing mineral guard roll roofing in temperatures below 45 f 7 2 c. It also helps if you first install a layer of roofing felt. The roofing should overhang the eaves by inch except where you install drip edge flashing on top of the roofing along the rake edge. Cut the rolled roofing.

Composite shingles are heavy and unwieldy. This is not a how to video. Fiberglass mineral surfaced roll roofing is installed using mechanical fasteners nailing or hot or cold processes to seal between plies. Unlike shingles which apply one by one you can roll out a square of mineral surface rolled roof within minutes.

Rolls become brittle and may crack at low temperatures. Apply roofing cement to the roof.