How to Install Torch Down Roofing

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Remove any old roofing

   Removing old roofing is not always necessary; check with local building codes.
   
   Often, torch down roofing can be installed directly on top of old roofing.
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   Step 2: debris

   ,,, Put a nail about every 5 inches (or 13 cm) or so. ,, You should be able to stretch the modified bitumen to cover any odd corners or angles. ,,,, Repeat for the other half. , Steep on it with heavy boots so that it sticks to the fiberglass. ,
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   Step 3: or other objects from the surface that is to be roofed.

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   Step 4: Secure metal flashing to the edges of the roof area.

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   Step 5: Apply primer to the metal flashing to allow the torch down roofing to adhere to it more easily.

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   Step 6: Lay the first fiberglass sheet on top of the roof area and make sure that it lies flat and even.

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   Step 7: Secure the fiberglass sheet to the roof surface with a nail gun.

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   Step 8: Roll the first layer of modified bitumen over the fiberglass sheet.

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   Step 9: Cut the layer of modified bitumen to size using a knife.

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    Step 10: Roll up one half of the modified bitumen so that one half of the fiberglass sheet is exposed.

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    Step 11: Begin firing the underside of the modified bitumen using the flame torch using slow

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    Step 12: steady motions to heat the bitumen evenly.

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    Step 13: Roll the bitumen back onto the fiberglass sheet as it begins to liquefy

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    Step 14: pressing it down with your boot so that it adheres.

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    Step 15: Finish firing and applying the first half of bitumen.

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    Step 16: Go over the first layer of modified bitumen once it has been fired and applied to the fiberglass sheet.

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    Step 17: Repeat Steps 5-13 twice so that there are three layers of fiberglass and modified bitumen on top of each other

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    Step 18: with a layer of modified bitumen on top.

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