How To Put On A New Flat Roof

Flat roof installation.

How to put on a new flat roof.

Be sure the larger edge is laid so that the small edge of the next panel will overlap it. On this video i showed you how to prepare a basic flat roof step by step hope you learn something and. Place the first screw. Modified bitumen is rolled out onto your roof typically using a blowtorch to secure the modified bitumen to your flat roof.

The 8 step process for diy installation step 1. There are new and safer ways to install modified bitumen so make sure to talk with your contractor about other methods of installation. Add the plywood once you ve added the framing it s time to add a layer of 5 8 inch plywood sheathing. How to remove repair and install a flat roof.

Understandably there are dangers involved with the installation especially with an inexperienced roof installer. Align the first metal roofing panel so that it overlaps the edging by 1 2 to 3 4 of an inch and is square to the roof. Make sure you offset yo. Frame the roof one important and perhaps not so obvious fact is that a flat roof is not actually flat.

Things you ll need small spade hammer screwdriver bolster hammer screwdriver or drill screw with a chisel attachment wallpaper scraper epdm rubber water based deck adhesive large surface adhesive roller. And tie it into your hip roof. This is a long video but it will show you how to do it.