How Too Install Asphalt Rolled Roofing With High Sides

For a slightly sloped roof use the concealed nail method shown.

How too install asphalt rolled roofing with high sides.

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. When it s positioned properly nail the roofing down with galvanized roofing nails every four inches along the top and bottom edges. As you place the rolled roofing down stretch it to get rid of wrinkles and creasing. The membrane materials are self adhesive.

Place the first strip over the starter strips but don t overlap the roof edge. Prepare roof edges cant strips. Roll roofing is often installed over bare wood sheathing or sheathing that has been painted with a primer. It is best to apply these strips horizontally.

The lifetime of the membrane material is up to 20 25 years. Align the roofing with the chalk line and nail down the edge that runs along the drip edge working out any bubbles as you go. On the lower side there is a special protective film which hides the adhesive layer. Push the rolled roofing down into the wet cement to secure it to the roof.

Place the first layer of rolled roofing on the roof. If the roof is sloped you can use the exposed nail method. Nail the roofing strips parallel to the roof edge set in 1 and 8 from the roof edge with nails spaced 4 o c. The roofing should extend 1 inch beyond the drip edge.

Applying roofing felt first will better protect the sheathing against condensation as well as against leaking.