Some roofing felts are actually glued down.
How to tar and felt a flat roof.
Calculate the area of your roof by combining the area of each surface.
Cutting your felt pieces.
The cold tar is painted onto the surface and then pieces of roofing membrane are placed on the roof between the layers of tar to waterproof the roof.
Climb up on the roof using a ladder.
Use small amounts and apply it with the roller in short smooth strokes.
Start by measuring the length and width of one side of the roof in.
How to tar paper a flat roof.
A cold tar roof is a method of applying tar to a flat roof that is cleaner more environmentally friendly and easier to apply.
This will give you extra felt to hang over.
As you work you will move back toward the end where your ladder is taking the bucket with you.
Keep your tar bucket close to you as you start spreading the tar on the surface with the roller.
Sweep the bare roof boards clean of any dirt and debris.
A cold tar roof is an easy alternative to hot tar and gravel.
Installing the roofing felt does take care but can go very quickly.
How to refelt a flat roof.
Add about 2 inches 5 cm to each of your measurements before calculating the area.
Drip edge is a metal edging that directs.
Built up roofs or burs also called a tar and gravel roof is a well established and popular style of flat roof that is made up of alternating layers of roofing felt or fiberglass and asphalt that is applied with heat which combine to make a long lasting sturdy roofing system.
Remove existing roofing felt by pulling it away from the plywood beneath.
Multiply the numbers together to find the square footage.
If any roof boards need replacing do it now.
Pull out existing nails or staples using a claw.
Measure the length and width of the roof.