Rolled Roofing On A Pitched Roof

Rolled roofing is designed for use on roofs that are low sloped so check to make sure your roof is adaptable to it for installation.

Rolled roofing on a pitched roof.

The insulation material between the rafters. Read all label instructions before beginning. Place the top edge of the roofing along the chalk line. Solid sheathing in the form of sheets or waterproof plywood.

Otherwise the safest minimum pitch for rolled roofing is 2 inches of decline per 12 inches of horizontal direction 2 12 pitch. Roll out and cut roll roofing to cover the length of the roof. Steam insulation film for an attic or a loft. If your roof pitch declines up to 1 inch vertically for every 12 inches horizontally 1 12 pitch it is a good candidate for rolled roofing as long as you use the concealed nail method of fastening.

Always run a test patch first in an inconspicuous area to ensure that proper adhesion and drying. For example you may think you want classic composite shingles on your roof but if the pitch is below a certain ratio you may be forced to install a different type of roofing perhaps rolled roofing or standing seam metal roofing. Power wash the surface to remove all dirt and debris and be sure it is completely dry before the coating application. Many factors determine which roofing materials you can use and one make or break factor is the slope of the roof known as roof pitch.

Technology of laying the roll roofing on a pitched roof.