How To Fasten Tar Roofing Tile

They are relatively inexpensive durable and easy to install as a do it yourself project.

How to fasten tar roofing tile.

The 2 by 4 should be about 2 feet longer than the tarp width. Overlap each metal piece by at least 150 mm 6 and use asphalt plastic cement under each section of overlap. Battens are thin strips of material usually wood but sometimes metal or plastic and commonly 1 inch thick and 2 inches wide that run horizontally along the length of the roof. Using your staple gun secure the felt to the roof.

Once the tar seal is broken slowly insert the pry bar under the shingle you want to remove until it is close to the roofing nail. Screw the 2 by 4 directly into the. Remove the pry bar and place on top of the shingle close to the nail. Install new flashing metal flashing is often called drip edge along the bottom of the roof near your gutters.

Then gently lift the shingle and nail up about an inch. Apply a heavy bead of asphalt cement. Currently asphalt shingles are the most popular type of shingle used on residential roofs. Then fold the excess tarp under a few rotations for a tight clean fit.

Install battens if applicable. 2 01 roof tile 4 2 02 asphalt saturated roofing underlayments 4 2 03 membranes 4 2 04 fasteners 4 2 05 metal flashings 5 2 06 asphaltic adhesive 5 2 07 adhesive sealants 5 2 08 mortar 5 2 09 eave closure 5 2 10 coatings 5 2 11 sheathing 5 part iii execution 3 01 inspection 6 3 02 underlayment application 6 3 03 drip edge metal 8 3 04 gable. Nail at the four corners to the end of the ridge and always add a little dab of tar to cover the nail heads. The way each of the shingles is made allows them to resist damage from the sun and from water.

Dot the cement under and around the edge of the last ridge shingle where you removed the nail line. Watch this video to find out more. Center a minimum 610 mm 24 wide minimum 28 gauge pre finished galvanized metal valley liner in the valley and fasten with only enough nails to hold it in place nailing at the edges only. Roll out the tar paper along the bottom edge of the roof.

Overlap each row at least 3 to 4 inches. Also apply asphalt cement over the nail heads exposed on the last ridge shingle to prevent water leaks. If you live in an area with inclement weather you should consider using a special ice and water protector. If the roof has a steep slope battens may be required to hold the tiles in place.

Call a roofing professional if you have a damaged tile or slate roof. Push down on the shingle with the pry bar so the roofing nail pops up out of it. Attach the 1x2s through the tarp and into the roof decking with eight penny nails about every 16 inches. Asphalt shingles come in two materials.

Next on the peak side attach the tarp to the 2 by 4 using cap nails.