How To Torch On Roofing Felt

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How to torch on roofing felt.

When the two layers are pressed together they form a seal. This will help you get started and you will also learn some tricks. 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. Move the nozzle across the flashing to coat them in an even opaque layer of primer.

In a two layer torch down roof the system is complete at this point. At the gutter edge should be what s known as a welted drip edge. You will also find liquid primers. As it is rolled out the roofing professional will use a torch to heat the bottom of the cap to the top of the base sheet.

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. To apply the primer hold the spray nozzle about 6 in 15 cm above the flashing. Make sure you choose something compatible with torch down roofing.