How To Apply Roofing Paper

For most applications 15 lb.

How to apply roofing paper.

Felt doesn t tear as easily so it s safer to walk on when you re working on steeper pitches. Before applying roofing you ll need to cover the sheathing with roofing felt also often called tar paper most local codes call for using 30 pound felt. Install flashings metal self adhesive or both as recommended by the window or door manufacturer or as required by local codes. To apply rolled roofing you ll need your roof measurements a broom chalk to mark lines a razor blade to cut the material roofing cement nails and a hammer to hold down the material.

Felt works just fine. These thick layers of roofing felt are installed by heating the back of the felt with a butane torch and then carefully applying it to the roof. Measure the width and height of each section. Roofing felt prevents the deck from being exposed to the elements before or while the shingles are being applied.

The most common size width for rolls of roofing paper is 36 inches. Taking the time to properly prepare the sheathing will make all the difference in how quickly and easily the felt paper is installed. It is commonly called 15lb paper. Measure the size of your roof in square feet.

Many rolls are pre striped allowing installers to keep a straight line when applying roll strips to the roof side by side. Felt or building paper must be applied to walls properly to be effective. It improves look and uniformity because your roof deck might not lie perfectly straight or flat a layer of roof paper gives an even uniform surface upon which you can install your shingles. Installing the roofing felt does take care but can go very quickly.

All drip edges along roof eaves valley liners and flashing need to be installed before the roof paper layer is laid down. Felt if you plan to leave the paper exposed for more than a couple of days because it wrinkles less then 15 lb. Apply tar paper directly to the plain plywood or other material that defines the shape of your roof. Most roofing suppliers carry 15 lb.