Fit the circular saw with the carbide chunk blade.
How to cut tar and gravel roof.
Find the spot where the leaking is happening look for areas where gravel is missing and tar is exposed.
Built up roofs or burs also called a tar and gravel roof is a well established and popular style of flat roof that is made up of alternating layers of roofing felt or fiberglass and asphalt that is applied with heat which combine to make a long lasting sturdy roofing system.
How to cut through a tar roof.
Of tar and gravel.
Hold the saw s blade 1 inch.
Put on safety goggles to protect your eyes from debris as you cut through the roof.
If you must work in temperatures over 65 to 75 degrees fahrenheit require your crew to wear.
The warmth of the sun will soften the tar and.
Clear off gravel in a 100 sq ft area around this low spot and dry completely.
Once you have found a problem area carefully rake the gravel away.
Always break up the roofing material before shoveling using a saw with a carbide cutting blade.
This surface layer weighs down the built up roof protects it from sun exposure and serves as decoration.
A warm dry day is best for tearing off a tar and gravel roof.
Take a broom and a rake up to your tar and gravel roof.
A carbide blade is important because it will be much stronger that the tar and withstand chewing into gravel.
Of coal tar pitch smooth.
This is the process for fixing tar and gravel roofs.
How to remove tar and gravel roof.
Flat or almost flat roofs can collect a tremendous amount of water especially if their outlets or downspouts become plugged with leaves and debris.
Pay attention to the weather.
Of shingles and heavy nails 2 layers.
Check along the flashing first for any cracks and then look for any patches with gravel missing or where the lower layers of asphalt appear damaged.
A tar and gravel roof or built up roofing consists of several layers of waterproof material alternated with hot tar and a surface layer of mineral aggregate often smooth river stone.
Cutting through the tar material and sheathing.
Cut out any blisters that may be found.
