Removing Roll Roofing

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

Removing roll roofing.

This will either be laid out shingles or rolled roofing folded over the. As it is removed the material should be. Use your razor knife to remove any excess rolled roofing. Contact your local waste management company to have a dumpster delivered to your house.

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. Push the shingles down to the roof jacks. Pry up the edges of the.

Remove shingles in a 2 to 3 ft wide section as you work down the roof. Make sure you offset yo. When you re finished trimming test the edges to see if you can lift them. Remove the ridge shingles or roofing cap.

You should not leave any of it on the roof because it could become a tripping hazard. Take special note of the corners and edges of the roof. 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. Place the roll and the far end of the roof and then begin rolling it out.

Continue tearing off the shingles and underlayment until you reach the roof jacks then start over at the top of the roof. Sandblaster optional tar can take a lot of time to remove. The shingles will roll up like a ball in front of the fork. Ask about a recycling plan.

If you can lift the edges use some more cement to seal them in place. And tie it into your hip roof. 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.