Putting Felt Paper On Roof

When it comes to felt paper also known as underlayment there are two types you need to pay attention to.

Putting felt paper on roof. It is commonly called 15lb paper. Installing the roofing felt does take care but can go very quickly. Attaching your roof felt 1. The actual process of putting down the underlayment will be one of the fastest parts of the entire roofing process.

The second is the normal underlayment or felt paper that covers everything else. First is the ice water shield which protects the edges and vulnerable spots on the roof from ice dams. Return to the side that you began rolling from and. Continue pulling the felt tight.

Start rolling the first layer of felt out from the bottom of one side of the roof. The felt provides a layer of additional weather protection between the roofing finishing material shingles tiles and the roof decking. Tack the felt onto the initial rolling spot using a tack gun. These thick layers of roofing felt are installed by heating the back of the felt with a butane torch and then carefully applying it to the roof.

Taking the time to properly prepare the sheathing will make all the difference in how quickly and easily the felt paper is installed. Begin at the bottom right or.