How To Install Asphalt Roll Roofing Video

This video demonstrates proper application techniques for tarco fiberglass mineral surfaced roll roofing.

How to install asphalt roll roofing video.

This is not a how to video. Also if the weather is very hot or cold installing roll roofing is not a good idea because it will either be too flexible or too brittle to use. However roll roofing does not look nearly as good as shingle or tile so it is typically only used on roofs that are not readily visible. It was pretty easy to install and took about an hour to do by myself including setup and tear.

When compared to shingles rolled roofing is far cheaper and much easie. Cold process modified bitumen roll roofing is another way to apply rolled roofing other than hot mopping or torching. Bought this roll from home depot. It has a life expectancy of anywhere from six to 10 years but it s fairly inexpensive.

Working with a helper expect to spend half a day installing flashings and roll roofing for a 700 square foot roof with modest complications. Roll roofing is a lightweight roofing material that s sold in a large roll. The term cold applied is referring to o. Apply rolled roofing rolled roofing has become more and more popular in recent years.

It can be installed simply and requires only nails and roofing cement. Visit your local hardware store and ask for enough rolled roofing to fit the area of your roof. To apply rolled roofing you ll need your roof measurements a broom chalk to mark lines a razor blade to cut the material roofing cement nails and a hammer to hold down the material. Roll roofing is a good choice for covering an existing roof.

Installing roll roofing is always an appealing option for homeowners because it is easy to install and much less expensive than other roofing.