Install Mineral Roll Roofing

How to do it attach first course.

Install mineral roll roofing.

If possible install roll roofing over a smooth plywood deck either perpendicular or parallel to the slope. Bought this roll from home depot. Position the first course so it overhangs the drip edges by about 1 4 inch and roll it out a. An underlayment of felt roofing is optional.

Mark a chalk line to identify the end of your first layer. You can install roll roofing on your own but it goes more smoothly with a helper so grab a friend and get started. Plan so that no two butt joints are closer than 2 feet from each other. Rolled roofing is easy to transport.

Composite shingles are heavy and unwieldy. This is not a how to video. Cut the rolled roofing. Fiberglass mineral surfaced roll roofing is installed using mechanical fasteners nailing or hot or cold processes to seal between plies.

Attach drip edge along the edge of the roof with roofing cement. Installing the rolled roofing 1. Rolled roofing by contrast comes in lighter 75 pound units and is tightly rolled up and sealed. Using a measuring tape measure 35 inches 89 cm up from.

Unlike shingles which apply one by one you can roll out a square of mineral surface rolled roof within minutes. It also helps if you first install a layer of roofing felt. Cements become viscous and difficult to apply at low temperatures. Store all rolls and cements for at least 24 hours at or above 55 f 12 8 c prior to their application.

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. For extra durability you may install roll roofing in two layers. Rolled roofing goes down quickly. It was pretty easy to install and took about an hour to do by myself including setup and tear.

Use a trowel to scoop up the roofing cement. Apply roofing cement to the roof. Temperature be especially careful when installing mineral guard roll roofing in temperatures below 45 f 7 2 c. To seal a plumbing vent spread roofing.

The roofing should overhang the eaves by inch except where you install drip edge flashing on top of the roofing along the rake edge. Rolls become brittle and may crack at low temperatures.