Install Tar Paper Rolled Roofing

How to install roofing tar paper.

Install tar paper rolled roofing.

Applying roofing felt first will better protect the sheathing against condensation as well as against leaking. Measure the width and height of each section separately. Many rolls are pre striped allowing installers to keep a straight line when applying roll strips to the roof side by side. Measure the size of your roof in square feet.

Ft sbs self adhering cap sheet roll for low slope roofing in slate model 3730750 101 02 roll 101 02 roll free delivery. Install the drip edge tightly against the edges of the plywood sub roofing so that it hangs down over the fascia. For a slightly sloped roof use the concealed nail method shown. You can install roll roofing on your own but it goes more smoothly with a helper so grab a friend and get started.

All drip edges along roof eaves valley liners and flashing need to be installed before the roof paper layer is laid down. Begin your first row of tar paper with the bottom of the tar paper. The most common size width for rolls of roofing paper is 36 inches. Set your store to see local availability add to cart.

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. Owens corning deckseal sa sbs cap 39 375 ft w x 32 833 ft l 100 sq ft shasta white roll roofing. Gaf liberty 3 ft. Use a ladder to reach the bottom level of the roof.

Roll roofing is often installed over bare wood sheathing or sheathing that has been painted with a primer. It is commonly called 15lb paper. Attach drip edge along the edge of the roof with roofing cement. If the roof is sloped you can use the exposed nail method.

Coverage white fiberglass mineral surfaced cap roll roofing.