Installing Roll Roofing Underlayment

Extend the front edge of the drip edge so it runs off the roof and into the.

Installing roll roofing underlayment.

Peel the release liner from the membrane. Attach drip edge along the edge of the roof with roofing cement. Cut the membrane into 10 to 15 foot lengths and re roll loosely. It is required as an underlayment for most low slope asphalt roofing applicaions and also works well for low slope shed roofs without any additional roofing on top of it.

Clean the roof with a broom to remove any debris. Roll out the underlay and tack it down making sure that it is flat and smooth not buckled or wrinkled anywhere. Press the membrane of the self adhering roofing underlayment in place with heavy hand pressure to ensure the desired adhesion to the roof deck. You will need 1 10 gallon of lap not mastic cement for every roll and 2 pounds of roofing nails for every square.

Peel back 1 to 2 feet of release liner align membrane. An underlayment of felt roofing is optional. How to install roll roofing on low slope roofs. Check the sheathing for any nails or screws that may be.

It works well for backyard storage shed roofing applications.