The flat roof is torch on bitumen with torch on flashing this roof has been patched repaired previously torch on felt roofs have an approximate life span of 10 12 years merely as a covering.
How to felt a flat roof torch on.
Here are simple steps to get you started.
This will help you get started and you will also learn some tricks.
There are many different types of flat roofing systems available each one with their own pros and cons.
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Felt is laid on a flat roof to help keep the roofing system waterproof.
The correct process for a built up torch on felt system should comprise of 3 layers one base layer manually fixed to the roof usually nailed followed by one torch on underlay with the top finished with a torch on mineral cap layer.
Materials for felting a flat roof.
This is a good diy weekend project requiring only a few basic materials.
No flat roof is 100 level but the slope isn t always noticeable.
Push the sheets as close together as possible.
While laying felt is not an easy job it can be done by anyone who has the patience to deal with it.
We would recommend a different covering such as grp fibre glass.
Make sure the sheets lay flat against the roof.
If you know which way your roof slopes roll the sheets in the direction of the slope.
Watch this video if you want to learn how to use a propane torch on a flat roof.
Roofing felt is one of the oldest available options and advances made in the past decade or so have begun to move more towards the torch on approach.
This video walks you through the steps in installing and torching felt drips on a roof and making sure it sticks well to avoid water getting underneath.
Step 1 prep work.