How To Replace A Section Of Rolled Roof

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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 remove repair and install a flat roof. 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. Position and roll out the roofing carefully because it is not easy to reposition then press it into the cement.

Remove the old rolled roofing and throw it away. Nail the strip 4 on center 1 back from both edges. Remove the nails that were used to secure the material to the roof with the cats claw nail remover. 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.

You ll need a utility knife tar a trowel a roll of fiber roofing fabric a hammer roofing nails and a ladder. Nail only its top edge the part that is bare of mineral coating. And tie it into your hip roof. Overhang the eve or rake 1 4 to 3 8.

This is a long video but it will show you how to do it. Just like installing asphalt shingles you will begin by installing a 9 wide starter strip along the eves and rakes of the roof. Use a trowel to spread roofing cement over half or more of the strips. Wd 40 on your hands or gloves will keep the tar from sticking.

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. Go up to the roof and locate the section of roller roofing that you will need to replace.