Rolled Asphalt Roofing install

Hey KZbin, I wanted to share with you my adventures up on the roof of the Epic Timber Frame jungle gym and the roof system I put on it.
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This is my process for how I applied rolled asphalt roofing. I chose to do this style roofing vs a traditional shingle style mainly because of the amount of nails that would stick out beneath the roof. My family and friends that will enjoy this wonderful jungle gym dont need to knock their head on any nails sticking through the roof. I guessed I saved somewhere around 1,000 nails not going with a typical shingle and only going every 12" on the horizontal and 3-4" on the vertical.
Hope you enjoy this one, 90degress in full sun is not how I wanted to spend this weekend doing the roof, but it needed to get done and now I am dry underneath.

[@1trillionviews516]

Thank you sir! I agree, not much info on roll roofing on KZbin. I roofed for 6 months, as a gruntboy, so I picked up old shingles, carried shit, ran up and down ladders, and I mostly just fed the real roofers the 3-tab shingles. I now have a shed that hardly has any pitch and figured roll roofing was best. I have all I'll need, material-wise, except for my father-in-law. Something happened, none of us know what, but he won't speak or acknowledge any of us while staying here. So we're taking him home tomorrow and I'll be doing the roof alone. Like you, this is my first go at the roll roofing. Thank you for this video. It will really help me out.

[@schufledoes]

Best of luck to you. Glad you enjoyed the video and let me know if there is more content you would like to see

[@paul-rc7mh]

I'm from the old school to glad to see there still my level of experience out there I still remember running a kettle

[@schufledoes]

Yea thanks! Still a good roof system

[@paul-rc7mh]

Great video enjoyed it very much

[@ensignj3242]

Thanks. I’m doing the roof over my hay loft this week.

[@schufledoes]

Good luck! Have fun!

[@danielborth7753]

Good job that'll help me how to do my first rough making a carport

[@schufledoes]

Glad I could help, have fun building!

[@JUSTCUROIUS]

Liberty base and cap sheet is a pretty good go to in this situation. Its peel and stick

[@schufledoes]

Yea a good peel and stick underlayment are fast and a great alternative to basic 30or50lbs paper stapled down. More expensive but they are good products. 👍

[@antjobert]

Thanks for sharing your process! Keep us updated with how well it stands up to the weather and if there is anything you'd do differently.

[@schufledoes]

Thank you Antjobert for watching. I appreciate it! Right now the only thing I would do different is not install the last part of it on 90+F degree day. Heat index was way to high, being on a black roof made it worse but I pushed through to get it done.

[@antjobert]

@@schufledoes ooof, that sounds really tough. Take good care of yourself!

[@schufledoes]

@@antjobert thank you!

[@crcdesign9886]

You're the only other person I see sitting on the roof while you're working besides me. lol I am scared of heights and never even been on a roof before, but our home needed a full tear off with sheathing too so I figured let me give it a shot. Couldn't afford the 30,000+ quotesd we were getting. Sitting up there definitely made it more manageable for me. And its only a 6/12 pitch, but I still freak out.

[@schufledoes]

Anyway to get the job done and save a bunch of money right! Congrats on giving it a shot and getting it done.

[@paul-rc7mh]

I get that stuff All over myself.doing my favorite steel jobs nice and clean

[@schufledoes]

Some of those forever stains on those overalls! Thanks for watching.

[@DG-fe4ht]

Gotta do a roll roof on my daughters 15x15 Florida room roof so we can put in some recessed lighting. No way to run electric from inside bc the panels are 4” thick styrofoam so need to go from top, outside. Good job thx for posting.

[@schufledoes]

Sounds like a fun project! Glad this helped you out and thanks for the view!

[@DG-fe4ht]

@@schufledoes it helped a lot bc you made it look “simple” and I should be ok if I take my time, thx again.

[@brianjames7607]

Everyone says rolled roof doesn’t last as long as architectural shingle but I have a section of rolled roof that is the same age as the architectural shingle and the shingles started failing first. Rolled roof is still fine and might be extended with a coat of silicone roof coat or two. Seriously wondering if rolled roof would be better to redo the whole roof with it on a 3/12 pitch.

[@schufledoes]

Thank you for the comments and the view. I think rolled roofing has its place and i think it can last a long while with the right care and climate.

[@timmathias3576]

Buddy face nailed the cap sheet 😂

[@schufledoes]

Thanks for the view!

[@CCROSS5882]

nice job

[@schufledoes]

Thanks!

[@edwill62]

Many years ago all one seen was either tin/metal roofing or rolled roofing . Most were metal and then came cheap roll roofing and then shingles etc . Roll roofing is a fairly easy process and does not require to much work, not like shingles or today's metal roofing. We rolled it out started at the bottom edge and worked up to the top, we would use a tar mix at each joint that lapped over the other just in case and around all nails and later after done would go back and place that tar over each layer that overlapped the other so no seam was ever exposed, neither was any nails , that was the only hard part and that was because you stayed bent over or setting a lot putting on that tar and there were never any leaks or issues. It was used on houses, garages, shelters etc etc . And I see the price sure has gotten high like everything else now days

[@schufledoes]

Thanks edwill. Appreciate the insight on your process. Seemed vary similar to how I've done it. Thanks for the view.

[@brianj9262]

What are your thoughts on using this for a patch on a house? I've tried to seal a leak without any luck. The shingles look fine and I see no place water could get into the house. Looks aren't impotent as is on the back, but I'm going crazy with a roof leak.

[@schufledoes]

To be honest I would not use this for a patch job if you have a leak. Get up in your attic and see if you can find where its coming from. If you can find the bad spot then grab yourself a Roof Snake Tool off amazon or similar and you can easily pop shingles out and off anywhere on the roof. Find the issue and fix it, then splice the same shingles or new back in with that Roof Snake Tool. If the shingles look fine, it could be an issue with the underlayment not shedding water correct and finding a problem up stream than is finding the weakest point. You can email me if you want more specifics [e-mail]. Thanks for watching.

[@robertschultz4100]

u need to do a torch down if its still leaking.. what hes doing might work but it will only be a temp fix

[@juancabrales9379]

There is also peel and stick that works great

[@schufledoes]

Always great new advances. Thanks for the comments.

[@KSL918]

Hi, I have rolled asphalt on top of my indoor patio addition. I have plans of sticking a pvc pipe up through this stuff. What kind of pipe flashing would I use and how would I cover up the flashing?

[@schufledoes]

Hello, thanks for the view. I would recommend a metal flashing piece with integrated rubber flexible boot. Cut in the flashing so the up slope end is under roofing material and low side is over the roofing. Then make sure it's in a good bed of sealant all around and seal the holes to the roof and then around the pipe.

[@KSL918]

@@schufledoes Guess I can't just drill straight up wherever is convenient like I was planning. Gotta land it in the seam! Thanks!

[@88rushrocks]

Are you self-adhesive rolled roofing on top of my OSB no filled paper and I’ve had it on there now for 4 1/2 years self-adhesive and no problems

[@schufledoes]

That's awesome and good for you. These are good products and can lay a good while. Thanks for the comment.

[@_raff214]

Can you apply directly to the sheathing or do you need the felt?

[@schufledoes]

I would say it depends on the application. Manufacturers recommend a felt underlayment or some sort of composite underlayment. If it's going on a home, I would say no to direct application to sheathing. Thanks.

[@PatrickWagz]

Are you supposed to put all those surface nails in it? Especially at the edges? Seems like a lot of potential leak possibilities?

[@schufledoes]

Yea, it is a fair amount of nails going through. However, it is suggested from the manufacturer. These are also nailed through a good amount of that roofing tar at all seams and edges further sealing the nails. Nothing has leaked through any nails in the first year yet.

[@lupegalvan9993]

Why is roll roofing the preferred thing on low slope roof? Is it that it remains unbroken for large spans of distance so it can move the water easier than if it was a bunch of shingles?

[@schufledoes]

I'm not sure it is preferred on low slope. Typical asphalt shingles can go down to 4:12. Some say rolled asphalt roofing can go down to 2:12 which I think is the absolute minimum I would ever go. Likely not going under 4:12. Once your below 2:12 your looking at a monolithic sheet membrane like a rubber roof or TPO or similar. Some reasons why this can go a lower slope than an asphalt shingle is the seam and how more likely water can back track up and under the tab of the typical shingle at low slopes. Hope that helps

[@moeb4348]

A stong wind is going to lift the roll roofing and it will tear off since it's only glued and nailed on the edges. Also, since it is loose over 90 percent of the area, the heat from the sun is going to soften, expand, and wrinkle it. Rolled roofing is supposed to be a full spread adhesive installation over the decking. No roofing felt is necessary. If you staple down roofing felt, then full spread adhesive and install rolled roofing, then the only thing holding down your roof is staples, the whole thing will blow off, even if you nail the edges! If you fully spread adhesive for the felt, then again for the roll roofing, you are overdoing it since roll roofing is like thick roofing felt with granules embedded in it. The seams can be nailed under the overlap. The edges on the overhang can be nailed. They won't leak and, if they do, the leak will not be into the living space, it will be outside. Some rolled roofing has the underside with adhesive already installed. You just peel and stick, not to felt, to the clean, preferably new OSB decking! Roofing felt is only for individual shingles where you are going to shoot a million nails to hold the roof on!

[@schufledoes]

Thanks for the comments. Nothing blown off and we have had 2 storms with 45ish mph winds. My comment to gluing the full surface is that it isnt neccessary. If you have a positive connection around all edges there will be nothing for the wind to catch and then eventually blow off. So if all your edges are correctly fastened it should stand up to some good winds. Also the south facing roof doesn't show any wrinkles yet. We have some good temp swing with being 100's on install and right now it's-15. Thanks again!

[@ango1007]

I did roofing in Greenland, very different style

[@schufledoes]

Ango thanks for the view. Curious on Greenland roof construction. This is not common practice for many roofs here in the states but it's great for a jungle gym which is what this.

[@ango1007]

@@schufledoes Well, basically, every single roof up there is asphalt roofing despite the angle. Only saw one roof which looked to be wood shingles or smth. Asphalt seems to be the best answer to the constant storms, snow, rain wind etc. Mostly we did it on 45 degree roofs with torch and Icopal product (10m long 1m wide) And since it wasnt a flat roof but a visible one we had to make it look good so alot of stuff had to be constantly tracked Dont think that slabbing on that black glue is sufficient with all the storms.

[@cathyhirzel3751]

Drip edge goes on first, then roofing cover, then rake goes over roofing cover.

[@schufledoes]

At the bottom edge of the roof yes. That way if anything gets behind the rolled roofing it will find its way out over the tar paper and then out and over the drip. Thanks for watching

[@cam_mcneil]

What type of product is this? Do I need to tar over my exposed nails?

[@schufledoes]

This is just a rolled asphalt roofing product. It is not required for you to tar exposed nail heads because they are fastened through the layer of roofing tar at the seems. You can as added insurance but not necessary.

[@Cozcacuauhtli]

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@schufledoes]

thank you for the thumbs up! I appreciate it.

[@juancabrales9379]

Proper way to insure any roll roofing doesn't buckle is nail down felt with button tab nails an you use asphalt cement glue for roll roofing. You apply cement under the entire surface and only nail the overlap before you start running another roll

[@schufledoes]

Thanks for the comments?

[@daleborowsky9900]

When I overlap the second sheet do I nail with glue or just glue

[@schufledoes]

I nailed along that tar line yes. I believe its good insurance to use both the tar/glue and a nail to securely hold that edge down. Just make sure the nail is in the tar line so it seals itself as it goes through into the substructure. good luck and thanks for watching.

[@daleborowsky9900]

@@schufledoes Excellent after that do I cover the nails on top with anything

[@schufledoes]

@@daleborowsky9900 technically you should not have to, i did not. However, you can put more of that roofing cement over the top for some added insurance. A small blob just to cover the nail head and seal to the adjacent roofing material.

[@JackAstor365]

You're not supposed to nail the top coat. The plastic cement holds it in place. You only nail the asphalt roll under the overlay. Th exposed nails create a hole going through every coats !

[@schufledoes]

Hey Thanks for the view Richard Pominville. I'll let ya know if there are any recommendations different from what the manufacturer says on where to nail and keep and eye out to see if anything leaks.

[@bobbailey7235]

It is okay to nail as much as you wish --however all nail heads must be sealed and checked at least once a year.

[@miltonjohnson4345]

You are right

[@myrtistaylor5759]

You put a small dab of tar on top of nail heads. It will be fine.

[@paul-rc7mh]

PVC when sandbagging seams and rubber when we washed with gas

[@schufledoes]

Oh nice!

[@edwinschufletowski6703]

Nailed 3"apart on mine and grandpa's roofs and then tarred over nails as well. Guess we overdid it, hey?.

[@juancabrales9379]

I should have did a you tube when I did my shed

[@schufledoes]

Yea I have lots of projects I wish I recorded.

[@paul-rc7mh]

You guys ever lay torch down

[@schufledoes]

I have not no

[@paul-rc7mh]

Yes bottom row gets tared hard lol😊

[@schufledoes]

Ha you bet!

[@ModelARickLasCruces]

Wish you'd shown more detail on putting on the last piece.

[@schufledoes]

Last piece I positioned in such a way that it aligned with both sides fairly evenly as like a ridge cap. Plenty of tar all seams and the top ridge.

[@miltonjohnson4345]

On flat roof s nail and cement seems only on black side only

[@schufledoes]

Thanks Milton!

[@tombo552001]

Will the cement be enough to hold the roof down when you don't nail the lower part that is exposed? I nailed both top and bottom but then you see all the nails.

[@MacGruber117]

You went full duck dynasty with that beard

[@schufledoes]

Heck yea man! thanks

[@jimmyburke845]

90 weight and muck. This is a 5 year roof at best without ponding

[@schufledoes]

Thanks for the view Jimmy Burke.

[@platinumpepe8626]

English

[@johnbernacki6155]

Did it blow off yet?

[@ScottieBMan]

Would probly tar those nail heads…they will leak

[@schufledoes]

Yea, great tip Scottie, not required, but it is good added insurance. 👍

[@BillyStegall]

Supposed to overhand that drip rail…

[@schufledoes]

Thank you Billy.

[@bigfootbbq7642]

Laddees are supposed to be 3 rungs above the roof line.

[@schufledoes]

Thanks for that. Appreciate the view!

[@bobbailey7235]

It would have been better to have used shingles on a roof that has that much slope. With a minimum slope of 2 1/2 inches per foot -a shingle roof will last at least 25 years using cheap 3-tab shingles and far longer using architectural shingles-40+years. Roll roofing last 10--12 years. Your work looked very nice.

[@schufledoes]

Bob Bailey, thanks for the comments. Main reason for the rolled roofing is to avoid nails! There will be many adults and children in close proximity to the underside of the roof and I want to avoid as much as possible someone getting a nail in the head. Rolled roof with a nail pattern like I did only has a few dozen nails showing that I cut off. If I did a traditional shingle I am probably looking at close to 500 nails on the 4/12 side and maybe 300 nails on the 6/12 side. thanks for the comments and views though.

[@JUSTCUROIUS]

Gaf liberty base and cap rolled peel and stick is my go to in this situation. No fasteners

[@paul-rc7mh]

Not a lot of slate and seader around any more

[@schufledoes]

I wish I had a roof I could do slate on. Not a Midwest thing but seems like a skill you need a confident hammer swing on.

[@slater1993]

you did it wrong there 90 lbs mineral felt under coating to seal it to da deck/felt

[@schufledoes]

Yea that's one way to do it. Thank you!

[@paul-rc7mh]

40 years and going but self employed know

[@schufledoes]

Great job being self-employed! I've had a side hustle LLC for a long while but never made the leap to full time with it.

[@twagoner9]

You did it your way, but you did not do it the right way. 1st of all your "Base Paper" should be at least 30# felt, but should be an actual base paper which is heavier. It should be nailed down with 1" headed tin caps, Plastic caps would work too. Using staples will not allow your base to hold down enough. A heavy wind can easily pull this roof off. By using the 1" headed caps the base will hold down during heavy wind. You do not want exposed nails as they will work loose in time from the heating and cooling of the nail. You also should put "dots" of Plastic Roof cement throughout the middle of the base paper to keep the 90# held down in the middle and from wrinkling over time. You do not need to nail the outside edge through the 90# or the bottom edge as the base 1" headed nails and the plastic cement will keep it held down. THIS VIDEO IS NOT A GOOD GUIDE.

[@schufledoes]

Well, those are some thoughts. Thanks for watching and for your thoughts. This roof has held fine for years now and through a few different 60+ mph storms. Looks as good as the day it was installed, and nothing has worked loose or changed. In WI we go from -20 (or below) up to 100's and with that temp swing, the roof is doing awesome. Thanks again for the view.

[@kristopherhasenbuhler5393]

​@@schufledoeslooks like what you did worked just fine😂

[@kraftcraft2934]

Slow as you are roof going to be outdated n you have to start all over sorry bud speed up process😢

[@schufledoes]

Sure thing craft. I'll work on it. Thanks for the comment and view.

[@JoseLopez-pq2zb]

How many inches must be the nail ? and what size ? Thank you .

[@schufledoes]

Typical roofing nail 1" or 1-1/4" work well. I tend to recommend the longer ones even up to 1-1/2"

[@JoseLopez-pq2zb]

THANK YOU SO MUCH.@@schufledoes