Removing Roll Roofing

This is a long video but it will show you how to do it.

Removing roll roofing.

Use your razor knife to remove any excess rolled roofing. How to remove rolled roofing 1. Rolled roofing is very adaptable and can be cut into 12 inch by 36 inch strips to act as hips and ridges or 9 inch strips for eaves and rakes. You should not leave any of it on the roof because it could become a tripping hazard.

Remove the ridge shingles or roofing cap. Watch licensed home inspector john villella owner of all pro home inspection explain this rolled roofing material issue that was found at a recent home insp. Slide the top edge of the material up under the existing rolled roofing. If removing your current shingles is a problem it is usually permissible to re roof over your existing roof with rolled roofing.

Make sure you offset yo. And tie it into your hip roof. If you can lift the edges use some more cement to seal them in place. Remove shingles in a 2 to 3 ft wide section as you work down the roof.

Ask about a recycling plan. Continue tearing off the shingles and underlayment until you reach the roof jacks then start over at the top of the roof. As you remove the old roofing material it will need to be disposed of. Push the shingles down to the roof jacks.

How to remove repair and install a flat roof. Roofing tar is a sticky black substance used to waterproof roofs before shingles are applied or used on flat roofs to improve their ability to resist water damage. Pry up the edges of the. Take special note of the corners and edges of the roof.

As it is removed the material should be. Sandblaster optional tar can take a lot of time to remove. When you re finished trimming test the edges to see if you can lift them. This will either be laid out shingles or rolled roofing folded over the.