How To Apply Roofing Paper

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.

How to apply roofing paper.

All drip edges along roof eaves valley liners and flashing need to be installed before the roof paper layer is laid down. 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. It is commonly called 15lb paper. For most applications 15 lb.

The most common size width for rolls of roofing paper is 36 inches. Felt if you plan to leave the paper exposed for more than a couple of days because it wrinkles less then 15 lb. Felt or building paper must be applied to walls properly to be effective. 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.

Install flashings metal self adhesive or both as recommended by the window or door manufacturer or as required by local codes. Roofing felt prevents the deck from being exposed to the elements before or while the shingles are being applied. Installing the roofing felt does take care but can go very quickly. Measure the size of your roof in square feet.

Install pieces in the correct order and make cuts carefully so any moisture can travel downward at all points without slipping under the wrap. 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. Felt doesn t tear as easily so it s safer to walk on when you re working on steeper pitches. Felt works just fine.

Taking the time to properly prepare the sheathing will make all the difference in how quickly and easily the felt paper is installed. Measure the width and height of each section. Apply tar paper directly to the plain plywood or other material that defines the shape of your roof. Many rolls are pre striped allowing installers to keep a straight line when applying roll strips to the roof side by side.