Installing Roofing Felt Underlayment

The reason why drip edge should be installed below the underlayment along the eaves of the roof is so that water does not get under the drip edge.

Installing roofing felt underlayment.

Sometimes called roofing felt underlayment roofing tar paper or roll roofing this is a layer of protection installed between the roof deck and the roofing shingles. Whatever your reason for attaching. The roofing felt should be applied in layers that overlap. Fasten drip edge on eaves with.

Overlap and cut drip edges. If you live in an area with inclement weather you should consider using a special ice and water protector. Nail metal drip edge flashing which bends over the roof and down the edge of the facing board on all roof edges. Synthetic roofing underlayment is to be laid horizontally parallel to eave with printed anti slip side up starting at the bottom of the lowest roof eave with a 1 5 underlayment overhang at the eave covering the pre installed eave drip edge.

When installing anything on a roof you need to follow the water rule the water rule means you consider where water will run when it s on the roof. It is used for temporary roofing for weatherproofing and as an underlayment under shingles or other permanent roofing materials. Setting the roll and then nailing off. How to do it.

Starting a roof with tarpaper felt. Overlap each row at least 3 to 4 inches. Install drip edge at the roof eave edges. Roof felt also known as tar paper is a waterproof fiberglass product.

Cut drip edge flashing at an angle at the corner press it lightly against the eave end. Apply drip edge to the eave. Using your staple gun secure the felt to the roof. Start by laying asphalt felt or other underlayment over the roof.

Installing roof felt is a two person job. As you work the paper can be tacked down in the center so it won t blow away.