How To Install An Epdm Roll Of Roofing Material

Nail the roofing in place with short roofing nails spaced 6 inches apart.

How to install an epdm roll of roofing material.

Some rolled roofing has a roofing paper that requires peeling off in order to make the roofing material adhere to the deck of the roof. Cut a hole in a piece of roofing about 2 feet wide and slip it over the pipe. I started to install epdm roofing on the short front section of the roof first. And started the glue application process by pouring a good dollop of glue into the paint tray.

The first layer should cover the roof as far as the chalk line. To do this i folded back the front section of the roof membrane. 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. Place the first layer of rolled roofing on the roof.

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. As you place the rolled roofing down stretch it to get rid of wrinkles and creasing. Push the rolled roofing down into the wet cement to secure it to the roof. Step 3 apply adhesive.

The piece should overlap the lower course by at least 4 inches. Start with the edge facing the wall and work towards the roof s edge. Cut this piece of roofing to an 18 inch width with a utility knife. Before doing anything with your rubber roof take the time to thoroughly clean the roof.

Installing an epdm rubber roof. To seal a plumbing vent spread roofing cement around the pipe. Glue and roller ready to start application of adhesive. Step 1 clean off the roof.

Some other rolled roofing requires some kind of adhesive to be used first on the roof deck and then the roofing is rolled over the deck. Cut a hole in the roll roofing and slip it over as well. Place this roofing material so it straddles the valley. You can apply most of the rolled roofing directly to your roof deck.

The two part drip trim consisting of a back plate that is nailed flush with the top of the roof deck.