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If the pitch of your roof is 3/12 or less,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], you really have no choice but to go with what is referred to as a hot or layered built up roof system. In most areas this is code but the real issue is that water can be blown up under standard shingles on a low pitch roof.
Have You Ever Heard of Torch Down Roofing?
So of course, what all points to is that if you have a flat or low pitched roof you're going to have to call in a roofing contractor with a hot roofing crew. Or does it? This is because today you have the option of doing it all yourself with rubberized torch down roofing. Sound intriguing? Then keep on reading.
It's Perfectly Safe if Done Properly
Now if you are the average do it yourself homeowner, the thought of getting up on your roof and putting a flame to a roll of roofing material can easily conjure up images of your house going up in flames. The fact of the matter though,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], is that if it's all done properly,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], there really is absolutely no risk of fire.
A short List of Safety Gear You'll Need
The first item on your list should be to gather together all your safety gear. That would include a 5 gallon bucket full of water, a fire extinguisher,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], leather gloves, eye goggles,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], long sleeved cotton [link widoczny dla zalogowanych] and a pair of non nylon shoes or boots. That's about all you'll need in that area.
The First Three Steps for Your Job
Step one is to nail down a base layer of asphalt felt paper. The next step is to go around the entire edge of your roof with galvanized roof edging metal. The third step is to lay down a thick 6'' layer of roofing mastic around the entire perimeter and up over the metal. You see the hot tar won't adhere well to the metal.
You Blast the Tar Layer With a Blow Torch
Now it all does take a little getting used to,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], but in a few minutes you'll have the complete hang applying torch down roofing. Basically you blast the tar layer on the bottom of the roll with a blowtorch as you push it out with your feet, cutting it off in ten foot increments. It's a good idea to try it out first on the ground on a piece of felt paper for practice.