How To Install Torch On Roofing Felt

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How to install torch on roofing felt.

Paint a thin layer of adhesive over the first felt layer. Subscribe and share. Installing the torch down roofing involves flames and melted asphalt. Ensure the felt remains even and straight as you work.

It s best to start nailing in the center and work out from there. Cover all nail heads with roofing mastic for long term roofing. These thick layers of roofing felt are installed by heating the back of the felt with a butane torch and then carefully applying it to the roof. You will be placing the second layer of felt over this.

You will need to use your gloves and boots on occasion to roll or press down on the bitumen sheets as they bubble. Follow us on social media. If this felt is more than a temporary waterproofing measure apply roofing mastic using a caulking gun. When considering how to felt a roof torch on felt the second layer is also an underlay felt but is bonded to the first layer with adhesive.

If installing a three layer torch down roof the contractor will install a third layer with a granulated surface in the same way. There needs to be an overlap in the felt to help increase the water tight quality. Installing the roofing felt does take care but can go very quickly. If installing a two layer torch down roof this is the final layer of rolled roofing material the contractor will apply.

Taking the time to properly prepare the sheathing will make all the difference in how quickly and easily the felt paper is installed. Hope you like it. Hold the gun at a 45 degree angle with the nozzle pointed downwards. Also cover up with long sleeved clothing to reduce the chances of an accident.

How to torch a roof. Thank you for watching this video. When laying this layer avoid having joints in the felt at the same place as on the first layer so it can be best to start sizing with a half width of a roll to achieve this.