How To Apply Self Adhesive Roofing Felt

Complete the finishing touches.

How to apply self adhesive roofing felt. You will follow the same process as in step 2 for the last layer. How to install peel stick roll roofing on a flat roof. The basics of these steps are. As you work the paper can be tacked down in the center so it won t blow away.

Installing any verge edge and edging to any flashings and vertical walls. Press the membrane of the self adhering roofing underlayment in place with heavy hand pressure to ensure the desired adhesion to the roof deck. Laying the felt the roofing felt should be applied in layers that overlap. Wait until the curled material flattens before proceeding.

Apply adhesive to both the upstand and the felt before laying. Measure horizontally along the edge of the lowest point of the roof which is usually just above. 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. Preparing the roof for the felt to be laid.

Hammer raised nail heads into the roof deck to ensure a smooth surface for an effective. The upstand is finished by the application of suitable flashing. Place them in the sun if possible. Ensure that there is a good overlap between the flashing and the felt upstand.

Cut the membrane into 10 to 15 foot lengths and re roll loosely. Cover the edges of the roof with strips of felt before laying out the final layer. You can cover the surface of the felt with gravel for added strength. Use a degreaser to.

Peel the release liner from the membrane. Laying the top bonded layer of felt. Set the underlayment rolls outdoors and unroll them. Peel back 1 to 2 feet of release liner align membrane.

Clear out 25mm of mortar before you start laying any felt after the upstand sheet has been laid feed in the edge of the flashing and repoint. Laying the second boded underlay felt and adding any gutter drips. Laying the first underlay felt.