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. It has a life expectancy of anywhere from six to 10 years but it s fairly inexpensive. Installing roll roofing is always an appealing option for homeowners because it is easy to install and much less expensive than other roofing. Bought this roll from home depot.

When compared to shingles rolled roofing is far cheaper and much easie. It was pretty easy to install and took about an hour to do by myself including setup and tear. Since this is the least difficult of roofing materials to install only basic carpentry skills are needed. Roll roofing is a lightweight roofing material that s sold in a large roll.

Roll roofing is not tough material so it is vital that you sweep the roof to make sure it has no stones of other objects on it before you begin to lay it. 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. The term cold applied is referring to o.

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 can be installed simply and requires only nails and roofing cement. Prepare the roof by tearing off the old shingles or by preparing for a reroof. Working with a helper expect to spend half a day installing flashings and roll roofing for a 700 square foot roof with modest complications.

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.