How To Nail Roofing Felt

The roofing felt should be applied in layers that overlap.

How to nail roofing felt.

If you live in an area with inclement weather you should consider using a special ice and water protector. Let it stand for about 30 minutes and then using galvanized nails and your hammer nail down the first layer. Overlap each row at least 3 to 4 inches. Dry the roof surface.

In roofing one square equals 100 square feet. Grab loose pieces of felt and pull them off the roof. Roll the felt so that it overhangs the edge by 2 inches. Use 1 inch nails for new roofing.

Gently scrub the roof using a bristle. Using your staple gun secure the felt to the roof. Start at the bottom of the roofline and work up so any water that gets through the roofing material will shed down the tar paper and will not go under it. Use a construction stapler or a hammer.

For the lower portion of the roof especially the part that overhangs the eaves and is susceptible to ice dams it is a good idea to apply self stick waterproof shingle underlayment wsu also called ice guard. Roll out about 10 feet of felt and fasten with staples or roofing nails with plastic washer heads. Install new flashing metal flashing is often called drip edge along the bottom of the roof near your gutters. Put fasteners at least every 8 inches.

As you work the paper can be tacked down in the center so it won t blow away. They are long enough to penetrate the sheathing. Cleaning and preparing your roof 1. Roll your felt out on the roof and cut it to fit with a utility knife.

Install drip edge flashings roofing felt and wsu if needed. Some roofers prefer to attach felt underlayment with 1 inch roofing nails or special nails with plastic washers but most codes allow staples which are easier to drive. Remove old felt from the roof with your hands and a putty knife. Nail the drip edge in place.

You will need 1 10 gallon of lap not mastic cement for every roll and 2 pounds of roofing nails for every square. How to do it.