How To Replace A Section Of Rolled Roof

Then set the first course in the cement so it overhangs by about 1 4 inch.

How to replace a section of rolled roof.

Remove the nails that were used to secure the material to the roof with the cats claw nail remover. Larger areas of damage may require you to cut out the damaged area and replace it with a new section of roll roofing. Wd 40 on your hands or gloves will keep the tar from sticking. Use a trowel to spread roofing cement over half or more of the strips.

Cut 9 wide x 18 long strips of roll roofing and install them in the following way. You ll need a utility knife tar a trowel a roll of fiber roofing fabric a hammer roofing nails and a ladder. Place the new roll at the top of the damaged roof area by sliding the top part of the new roofing under the existing rolled roofing. Remove the old rolled roofing and throw it away.

In the wavy spots that lead to an edge slice through the rolled roofing along the highest part of the wave from the flat part to the edge. If the underlayment is damaged then replace that too overlap the existing roofing by 6 inches on the sides and 3 inches at the top and bottom. Nail the strip 4 on center 1 back from both edges. Overhang the eve or rake 1 4 to 3 8.

Remove the nails that are holding the damaged rolled roofing in place with a cat s claw nail remover. Go up to the roof and locate the section of roller roofing that you will need to replace. This is a long video but it will show you how to do it. Make sure you offset yo.

Just like installing asphalt shingles you will begin by installing a 9 wide starter strip along the eves and rakes of the roof. Nail only its top edge the part that is bare of mineral coating.