Installing Roof Leak Barriers

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Installing roof leak barriers.

To gain access to the roof use proper ladders or scaffolding which should also be dry to prevent slips. When installing gaf elk leak barriers at eaves install anywhere there is the threat of a snow load most building codes require installing leak barriers at the eaves extend up the roof to at least 24 inside of the warm wall the warm wall is the interior finished wall two courses of 36 are needed on a typical structure lap second course over first by 3 using the selvage edge to keep straight and hand roll lap for adhesion purposes. Wear soft soled shoes and follow all common safety practices when working on the roof. When installing gaf elk leak barriers at eaves install anywhere there is the threat of a snow load most building codes require installing leak barriers at the eaves extend up the roof to at least 24 inside of the warm wall the warm wall is the interior finished wall two courses of 36 are needed on a typical structure lap second course over first by 3 using the selvage edge to keep straight and hand roll lap for adhesion purposes.

A wet roof deck is also a slippery deck. Leak barrier is required by building codes in most areas where the winter temperature is 25 degrees f or has the potential to freeze during the winter months. You should install ice and water protector before other underlayments including roof felt. Install the ice barrier membrane according to the manufacturer s instructions with the drip edge installed on top of the membrane.

For safety reasons it is best only to work on the roof when all surfaces are dry. If two courses of iko s ice and water protector are needed widthwise you should apply the bottom course first. From what i ve read online it seems wise to install a vapor barrier over the plywood to prevent condensation from getting absorbed into the plywood from the steel roof. Finally install the shingle mate or deck armor roof decking underlayment protection over the leak barrier that is above the transition to a minimum of 6 lap.

Then install regular roofing underlayment tar paper over the top of the drip edge and over the ice barrier and continuing all the way up the roof.