How To Tar Paper A Steep Roof

Take a close look at how i paper the 30 in the center of the valley.

How to tar paper a steep roof.

This is how i paper my vallies. After this lines should be snapped every 34 as you move up the roof. Often you can reroll it then unroll it while peeling off the paper backing. The first sheet of felt paper should be secured in line with the bottom of the roof.

Cut it to fit your roof if. Drip edges on the eaves any valley liners and all flashing should be installed before the tar paper is laid. Using the chalkline as a guide roll out about 12 feet of wsu smooth and free of creases and bubbles. Then i run a r.

Cut the paper with the razor knife at the end of the roof. Use felt nails to secure felt paper to the entire roof. On a steep roof you can adhere the bottom half first then pull off the backing from above. Roll out the tar paper along the bottom edge of the roof.

Have a helper ready to assist with this step and take care to get the lines straight and clean. Begin at the bottom edges of the roof and go up. Avoid creases and stay aligned with the chalkline. Chalk lines should be snapped 33 5 8 above the eave line.

Lay the first strip of tar paper side to side with its bottom edge along the edge of the roof. I swear it is the fastest way out there. Begin your first row of tar paper with the bottom of the tar paper slightly hanging over the edge of the roof. Continue the process overlapping the paper about 5 inches as you go until the roof is completely covered.

Use more if the day is windy.