How To Apply Roofing Paper

Felt if you plan to leave the paper exposed for more than a couple of days because it wrinkles less then 15 lb.

How to apply roofing paper. Install flashings metal self adhesive or both as recommended by the window or door manufacturer or as required by local codes. The most common size width for rolls of roofing paper is 36 inches. Measure the width and height of each section. Felt doesn t tear as easily so it s safer to walk on when you re working on steeper pitches.

Felt or building paper must be applied to walls properly to be effective. Most roofing suppliers carry 15 lb. Roofing felt prevents the deck from being exposed to the elements before or while the shingles are being applied. 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.

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. Many rolls are pre striped allowing installers to keep a straight line when applying roll strips to the roof side by side. Measure the size of your roof in square feet. Visit your local hardware store and ask for enough rolled roofing to fit the area of your roof.

Installing the roofing felt does take care but can go very quickly. Install pieces in the correct order and make cuts carefully so any moisture can travel downward at all points without slipping under the wrap. For most applications 15 lb. It is commonly called 15lb paper.

Apply tar paper directly to the plain plywood or other material that defines the shape of your roof. Taking the time to properly prepare the sheathing will make all the difference in how quickly and easily the felt paper is installed. 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. Some roofers prefer to attach felt underlayment with 1 inch roofing nails or special nails with plastic washers but most codes allow staples which are easier to drive.