Install Mineral Roll Roofing

Store all rolls and cements for at least 24 hours at or above 55 f 12 8 c prior to their application.

Install mineral roll roofing.

Mark a chalk line to identify the end of your first layer. Installing the rolled roofing 1. Plan so that no two butt joints are closer than 2 feet from each other. How to do it attach first course.

Cements become viscous and difficult to apply at low temperatures. If possible install roll roofing over a smooth plywood deck either perpendicular or parallel to the slope. This is not a how to video. To seal a plumbing vent spread roofing.

It was pretty easy to install and took about an hour to do by myself including setup and tear. Position the first course so it overhangs the drip edges by about 1 4 inch and roll it out a. You can install roll roofing on your own but it goes more smoothly with a helper so grab a friend and get started. Temperature be especially careful when installing mineral guard roll roofing in temperatures below 45 f 7 2 c.

Apply roofing cement to the roof. For extra durability you may install roll roofing in two layers. Attach drip edge along the edge of the roof with roofing cement. An underlayment of felt roofing is optional.

It also helps if you first install a layer of roofing felt. Composite shingles are heavy and unwieldy. Unlike shingles which apply one by one you can roll out a square of mineral surface rolled roof within minutes. Bought this roll from home depot.

Fiberglass mineral surfaced roll roofing is installed using mechanical fasteners nailing or hot or cold processes to seal between plies. Sbs roofing styrene butadiene styrene is commonly installed as a single ply roof with a 3 1 2 inch selvedge edge overlap. Rolls become brittle and may crack at low temperatures. Rolled roofing goes down quickly.

Cut the rolled roofing. Spread the roofing cement along the. The roofing should overhang the eaves by inch except where you install drip edge flashing on top of the roofing along the rake edge. Use a trowel to scoop up the roofing cement.

Using a measuring tape measure 35 inches 89 cm up from. Rolled roofing is easy to transport.