In recent years, rolled roofing has become more popular.Rolling roofing is cheaper and easier to apply than shingles.You don't need a professional to apply rolled roofing to your house, you can do it yourself.Rolling roofing can be applied in a few hours if you stick to the process and get the right materials.
Step 1: Measure your roof to find out how much you need.
Someone else can help you if you can.Measure using a long measuring tape.It's easy to work out the measurement if your roof is rectangular or square.To find the area of the roof, measure the length and width.Measure 1 section at a time if your roof is not uniform.You can find the area of each section by dividing the length and width.The total area of the roof can be found by adding the section areas together.To account for overhangs and overlap, you should get an extra 5-10% of material.
Step 2: Purchase the correct amount of roofing.
Ask for enough rolled roofing to fit the area of your roof at your local hardware or building supplies store.Similar to carpet, rolled roofing comes in rolls.You can cut the roll to fit.
Step 3: When you're on the roof, take proper precautions.
It's a good idea to have someone with you on a roof.If the rain is forecast, don't go up on your roof.When wet, roofs become very slippery.When walking on a slanted roof, watch your footing and move slowly.Proper grip on the soles is a must.Don't wear canvas shoes or sneakers on your roof.
Step 4: Before starting the roofing, it is advisable to clean the roof.
Before you apply your rolled roofing, you should make sure it's clean.To clean leaves and dirt, use a brush or a leaf blower.You can use a ladder or the ground to hose down the roof.They have a good grip if they wear long pants, gloves, and shoes with deep ridges.It's not a good idea to hose it on the roof.You don't need to put it on the roof if you are in a safe area.Before you install your roofing, make sure your roof is dry.If you lose your footing on the roof, you should have a friend with you.You can clear the gutter with gloves and a bucket.
Step 5: Put your materials on the floor.
It's a good idea to take stock of your items before you start, you don't want to get confused later in the process.Place the roofing sheets on the ground.Place bricks in the corner to keep it down.Roll your roofing sheets out in the winter.Cold weather damages roofing sheets.Lay the pieces out flat in your yard.For a day, flatten them in the sun.The roofing should be kept in the garage or inside if the temperature drops below 45 F.
Step 6: The end of your first layer should be marked with a chalk line.
Measure 35 inches up from the bottom of the roof and use chalk to mark it.Most roofing professionals use the measurement of 35 inches.To draw the chalk line on the roof, use a ruler or meter stick.They are not necessarily placed at the same height across the roof as guides.
Step 7: The cement should be applied to the roof.
A trowel is used to scoop up roofing cement.It is recommended to spread the roofing cement along the edges of the roof.You can get roofing cement at the store.The cement should be applied in stages.Apply the bottom part of the roof to the middle before you start working on it.The chalk lines are the borders of each section.Gloves are required when working with roofing cement.Before you start, read the instructions on the side of the container.
Step 8: Use a razor knife to cut the rolled roofing.
The rolled roofing should stretch from one side of the roof to the other when you lay it down.You will need a lot of pressure with the razor knife to cut the roofing material.
Step 9: Roll roofing on the roof.
You can stretch the rolled roofing to get rid of wrinkling.To secure the rolled roofing to the roof, push it down into the wet cement.The roof should be covered by the first layer.
Step 10: Hammer nails are used to secure the roof.
Make sure you use a hammer and roofing nails.There are 10 inches (25 cm) intervals across the roof.Don't leave the nails sticking up above the layer when you hammer them into the roof.Don't use a hammer and nails on a roof.It's important to have a stable grip on the roof.
Step 11: Measure and mark another chalk line.
Measure up 32 inches above the first layer with your measuring tape.The shorter length is due to the fact that you'll be laying the second layer on top of the first.The chalk line is across the roof.
Step 12: Attach the second layer to the roof with roofing cement.
Get your trowel and scoop of cement and apply it to the roof.After the cement is spread across the roof, it's time to put the second layer down.The second layer should be placed on top of the first layer.Make sure you nail the first and second layers together.For the rest of the roof, repeat this process.
Step 13: Put cement in place of the nails.
Cement can be used to cover your nails when your roof is covered in rolled roofing.The nails will be sealed into the roofing.
Step 14: Seal the edges of the layers by trimming them.
Remove excess rolled roofing with a razor knife.Take a look at the corners and edges of the roof.Test the edges when you're done trimming to see if you can lift them.Use more cement to seal them in place if you can lift the edges.
Step 15: Before you finish, clean the rolled roofing.
If you have a second look at the roofing, use a brush to remove dirt and other materials.There shouldn't be a lot of dirt on the roof.You're done once the roof is clean.