How To Apply Roofing Felt Adhesive

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.

How to apply roofing felt adhesive.

You will follow the same process as in step 2 for the last layer. Lay the first strip at the bottom of the roof fall with the selvedge the edge of the top sheet which is mineral free away from the roof edge the second strip will overlap onto this. Laying the top sheet of felt. Hold the gun at a 45 degree angle with the nozzle pointed downwards.

If this felt is more than a temporary waterproofing measure apply roofing mastic using a caulking gun. Apply the top sheet using the same method of bonding with adhesive as used for the second underlay layer. Adhesive helps the membrane make total contact with the roof which reduces the. Roofing felt paper is a common underlayment but adhesive backed underlayment membranes may offer more protection.

Cover the edges of the roof with strips of felt before laying out the final layer. Move at a steady consistent pace to ensure even application. Watch our step by step video showing how to felt a shed roof with expert advice and top tips to help you complete the job with confidence. You can cover the surface of the felt with gravel for added strength.

It will then need to be left for the designated period of time before the felt is added. Once the garage roof felt has been cut to size start once again in the centre and follow the manufacturer s instructions on how to felt a flat shed roof with the adhesive. Pull the trigger of the gun and move the nozzle around the circumference of each nail. Apply another layer of adhesive to the top for maximum waterproofing.

As you work the paper can be tacked down in the center so it won t blow away. We had a problem with our shed workshop flat felt roof leaking and needed a quick repair.