Laying Bitumen Roof

What you need measuring tape hammer chalkline large propane torch utility knife with hook blade spark igniter.

Laying bitumen roof.

Roll modified bitumen roofing sheets over the entire roof. Starting at the bottom of the roof map out a guideline with chalk. Ensure your flat roof is entirely clear of debris. Make sure the roofing is flat and free from creases and bubbles.

Like all roof types a bitumen roof does have some drawbacks. Bitumen roofing rolls can be large and heavy so get help. Wear heavy duty gloves and work boots. Melting bitumen rolls 1.

Cut the bitumen sheets to length with a. Continue to chalk additional guidelines based on the width of the shingle through at least four courses rows across. How to install torch down modified bitumen roofing. The first is their black color which can absorb rather than reflect heat.

Use your chalk and tape measure to mark about 12 inches up on the roof for the first set of shingles. After attaching the felt to the roof use a primer to prepare the roofing. Installing the torch down roofing involves flames and melted asphalt. There are different primers available for sealing the concrete roofs.