How To Install An Epdm Roll Of Roofing Material

Step 2 roll out rubber membrane.

How to install an epdm roll of roofing material.

If using water based adhesive the technique involves spreading adhesive onto the roof using a paint roller in sections of three or four feet across the leading edge. Before doing anything with your rubber roof take the time to thoroughly clean the roof. Cut a hole in the roll roofing and slip it over as well. Remove any loose shingles.

This is how to install epdm roofing correctly. Installing an epdm rubber roof. The first layer should cover the roof as far as the chalk line. Start with the edge facing the wall and work towards the roof s edge.

Step 1 clean off the roof. Cut this piece of roofing to an 18 inch width with a utility knife. Cut a hole in a piece of roofing about 2 feet wide and slip it over the pipe. Push the rolled roofing down into the wet cement to secure it to the roof.

The two part drip trim consisting of a back plate that is nailed flush with the top of the roof deck. The epdm membrane is then sandwiched between this a bead of mastic and the front trim which is finally nailed with stainless steel plastic topped pins to finish. To do this i folded back the front section of the roof membrane. Step 3 apply adhesive.

Glue and roller ready to start application of adhesive. And started the glue application process by pouring a good dollop of glue into the paint tray. Place the first layer of rolled roofing on the roof. Place this roofing material so it straddles the valley.

Nail the roofing in place with short roofing nails spaced 6 inches apart. You can apply most of the rolled roofing directly to your roof deck. The piece should overlap the lower course by at least 4 inches. To seal a plumbing vent spread roofing cement around the pipe.

As you place the rolled roofing down stretch it to get rid of wrinkles and creasing.