Install Tar Paper Rolled Roofing

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Install tar paper rolled roofing.

If the roof is sloped you can use the exposed nail method. Use a ladder to reach the bottom level of the roof. Ft sbs self adhering cap sheet roll for low slope roofing in slate model 3730750 101 02 roll 101 02 roll free delivery. Gaf liberty 3 ft.

For a slightly sloped roof use the concealed nail method shown. How to install roofing tar paper. Install the drip edge tightly against the edges of the plywood sub roofing so that it hangs down over the fascia. All drip edges along roof eaves valley liners and flashing need to be installed before the roof paper layer is laid down.

Join lengths at corners where the roof changes direction by cutting the part of the drip edge that sits on the. You can install roll roofing on your own but it goes more smoothly with a helper so grab a friend and get started. Attach drip edge along the edge of the roof with roofing cement. The most common size width for rolls of roofing paper is 36 inches.

Multiply the width by the height for the. How to install a drip edge tar paper step 1. Things you ll need rolled roofing razor knife trowel brush hose measuring tape ladder roofing cement 1 inch 2 5 cm long roofing nails hammer chalk. Measure the size of your roof in square feet.

Many rolls are pre striped allowing installers to keep a straight line when applying roll strips to the roof side by side. Coverage white fiberglass mineral surfaced cap roll roofing. Applying roofing felt first will better protect the sheathing against condensation as well as against leaking. Begin your first row of tar paper with the bottom of the tar paper.

Roll roofing is often installed over bare wood sheathing or sheathing that has been painted with a primer.