How To Remove Torch On Roofing Felt

Written by larry bohan on 15 may 2018.

How to remove torch on roofing felt. A two layer torch down roof consists of one base sheet and one smooth cap sheet. Installing torch down roofing can be a bit tricky and dangerous so only do it yourself if you have experience installing roofing. This video shows a typical flat roof replacement carried out by argyle roofing based in london uk. First you ll need to remove the old flashing with a claw hammer attach fiberglass mesh over your roof and drip edge flashing around the edges.

A three layer torch down roof features the same base and cap sheets as well as an additional cap sheet with a granulated surface. What is torch on roofing felt. Two layer and three layer torch down roof systems. This small felt roof was to a front porch before the new roof goes on of course y.

Hold the gun at a 45 degree angle with the nozzle pointed downwards. Beginning with the removal of the old roofing felt this. Cover all nail heads with roofing mastic for long term roofing. Torch on roofing or torch down roofing as it is also known is a flat roof covering solution that involves three layers of modified bitumen felt melt welded onto the roof surface and each other with the use of a blowtorch to create an impenetrable waterproof seal.

Installing the roofing felt does take care but can go very quickly. These applications are ideal for flat roofs or protective surfaces under roof level decks. Then spray it with bitumen primer. Some roofing felts are actually glued down.

If this felt is more than a temporary waterproofing measure apply roofing mastic using a caulking gun. There are two different types of torch down roofing systems. Two layer torch down roofing may cost less.