torch on roofing, cap sheet field install for 15 minutes!!!

[@InspectorRoof]

This is incredible torching, this video should literally be used as a example of what is expected and proper spec. Thank you for putting this online

[@thetrahanman]

Wow I'm floored by this awesome comment! Thank you!

[@이니S]

​@@thetrahanman 접착제

[@dimopauli4812]

Wo sind die Kapillarschnitte?😂

[@nikoventuracorleone]

Not at all , he should be applying heat in the L postion in the corners , cuz corners need mor attention

[@faisalalhussain4702]

This week my first job in flat roofing in Calgary, thanks for sharing such a good video.

[@thetrahanman]

Best of luck!

[@darrenharlow8947]

Great work glad to see a flat roofer who knows what he is doing,to many people trying to do this and fail miserably

[@thetrahanman]

Thank you for the nice compliment sir!

[@gusmarokity6482]

Well, if you rely on him you're doomed to failure too !

[@jacobgenge6487]

I can watch this all day 😂 great work!

[@thetrahanman]

Thank you! More to come 100%

[@yaotekatl8]

You are the best, I'm a commercial roofer waterproofer on NYC, congratulations, you rules!!

[@thetrahanman]

@@yaotekatl8 thank you very much!

[@Ldall87]

Great job! I’m getting my roof done soon and looking at your work as an example of what I want to see. Did you heat and embed the lengthwise lap joint (Paint it Black 😂) like you did the end lap for better adhesion? Thanks

[@gusmarokity6482]

@@yaotekatl8 If he is the best I must be the worst, hm.....?

[@dolphininfratech4611]

Nice job! This is one of the best videos on the application of APP membranes. The video gives complete details right from the cleaning of site, application of Primer, Fixing of APP sheets with hot torch method & finishing with siliver paint.

[@thetrahanman]

no silver paint, them are granules

[@rdubb604]

This is SBS

[@charlesbarthelemy2630]

Perfect bleed out I love this video it helps me understand the movement while doing cap !!!

[@jeffwood2956]

This is flawless. "The flat roof doctor" guy should watch and learn

[@Jim-s7l1s]

The flat roof doctor is a complete butcher

[@gusmarokity6482]

You call this 'flawless' ? And may I ask how many years of experience you got doing torching? And of course if you could name the place where you learned doing torch end laps with camp fire iron. I can't wait to hear from you.

[@JdsjsKdmem]

@OLDSKOOLRAVER1 don't worry, you can't see them from the kettle.

[@964rsboy]

ya can always tell a good felter that has total control of the burner. nice to see a fellow felter doing it right. note how he tightens the roll up with ease.. essential!!!!

[@michaelboyle7668]

Great to see a good tradesman for a change. 😊😊😊

[@Jovis8888]

Without a shadow of a doubt this is the finest video of its kind. Uniform speed and precision and thorough dedication to the bonding. Love the tool. Not seen one in the U.K.

[@thetrahanman]

Thank you very much for the kind words! The tool is literally a 2x4 with a handle! Very easy to make on the go... just make sure you keep it wet... we keep ours in a plastic bucket with a bit of water so it doesn't stick when you press to your warm cap. Happy roofing! 🤘🏼😎

[@AnnaMorozova-vb1jm]

Without a shadow of a doubt this is the finest video of its kind. Uniform speed and precision and thorough dedication to the bonding. Love the tool. Not seen one in the U.K.

[@CarlosFlores-c6k]

You should have minimum 6” degranulation on over lap. All that work with 2x4 can be done just as well or better with trowel. In my opinion looks good and consistent bleed out on cap sheet end but doesn’t look like other side is completely welded consistently to the end.

[@samsilva6691]

This man is a BEAST. Hate to see him not round out those corners, though but I doubt this roof will leak. 👏

[@thetrahanman]

never heard of rounding corners on sbs... on epdm forsure 100% but on torch-on sbs we just cut the corner on a 45 degree angle on the "meat" of your lap. Manufacturers specification 🤙🏼

[@laidiamifdal5081]

Morocco

[@gusmarokity6482]

May I ask how many years of experience you have installing torch down roofing ?

[@samsilva6691]

@@gusmarokity6482 torch down less than a year flat roofing 3 years

[@sergey_krovlya]

nice technic. professional. Good tools, hook. Hello from Russian roofers

[@thetrahanman]

Thank you!

[@MROOFER27]

Love it when he mentioned the T lap haha , Good job Bud!!

[@thetrahanman]

Thanks 👍

[@MrFlatroofer]

Yep, you've nailed it mate.Good job. Regards from Wales

[@thetrahanman]

Thank you!

[@JdsjsKdmem]

@@MrFlatroofer islam is cancer

[@JdsjsKdmem]

@OLDSKOOLRAVER1 says who? Some drug addict who os too old to be dancing like a drug addict in warehouses at night with teens?

[@JdsjsKdmem]

@OLDSKOOLRAVER1 scorched like your serotonin after 25 years of MDMA and and pills?

[@JdsjsKdmem]

@@OLDSKOOLRAVER1 fireworks? The olney you light up at night is your crack pipe.

[@robs1852]

Nice job, buddy! Good to see someone doing it right

[@jonsutherland2446]

Nice consistent bleed. Making it look easy. I need to get one of those stick things, too.

[@thetrahanman]

Thank you for the nice compliment!! Yeah the cane is almost a must have but any long stick thingie will do lol

[@Jim-s7l1s]

Good torching. Must be no wind in Canada 😂😂. I invite you till Ireland and try getting a good bleed

[@thetrahanman]

We have windy days here too and man alive what stress that causes on application... I feel ya 100%

[@Jim-s7l1s]

Where would I get one of the pulling bar. I made my own roller but can’t be prone to sticking abit

[@Telferroofing]

Not sure about Ireland but SIG sell them 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@MILENYSCAMBAR]

Excellent work, I congratulate you, friend. I am Venezuelan. I have 25 years of experience. I am at your service. If there is a lot of demand for work, take care of yourself and be active in your work, which gives you an excellent plus.

[@gusmarokity6482]

People who make comment without knowing what they talking about is one thing but you with 25 years experience, I am surprised with your comment.

[@calvinjefferies5434]

hey dude you are the best torch mechanic ive seen in these video. my name calvin. i use to be a roof mechanic good job. and you got all your tools. and dont walk on sheet that the i was taught good job.

[@thetrahanman]

Thanks Calvin! 🤘🏼

[@olejaerson1852]

Why not walk on the sheet when you torch it ? Im just asking, because i have done that for 15 years and have nothing bad to say about walking on the sheet. If you think about the shoe marks, that mean you just over heat it. The way you are doing youre job is up to the roofer. :)

[@WeAre_138]

I usualy use a roller at the end. Thats a cool technique

[@thetrahanman]

Roller does the trick too, I just don't like the roller marks or indentations it can make... The wood block allows you to press like a mfer and still have a nice even look to the lap

[@s0nnyburnett]

2:03 lol we've all had those moments on whatever project we're doing

[@ajelicits3435]

i bet it's stuck but are you sure you are applying enough heat throughout the enire roll and not just the lap? seems a little quick. try preheating the lap a few feet behind you as well it may give a slightly more pronounced bleed out.

[@hugoagogo9435]

I came here to see how it’s done but Iv a feeling you make it look a lot easier than it really is

[@thetrahanman]

practice makes perfect for sure!

[@bellalunamysticalgoddess3809]

That's freaken awesome!

[@andrewiow6327]

He's done that before, i have never done felt, but did many roofs in the late 80s/early 90s with Nuralite which was applied very simular

[@KvanZy]

Good work. How much does such work cost in our country for one square meter, two layers? Of course, if it's a convenient question

[@stevepeppers560]

This boy is dialed in. Everyone I've seen installed, the operator walked on the product. Too much bleed and boot prints. Great workmanship

[@thetrahanman]

Thank you! 😊

[@pureblood6492]

you can walk on app he was torching sbs ,apples and oranges.

[@jeztickles4361]

You do good torch! I wery mucho want to be a good one roofer too! Trabajco!!

[@thetrahanman]

Thank you pal! Roof on! 🤘🏼

[@jeztickles4361]

@@thetrahanman 🤣🤣🤣 cheers dude! I’m actually English!

[@gusmarokity6482]

If you do forget this guy, come and check me out in San Fernando Valley, Ca. Perhaps a month from now I get back to do torch. Sept. 2024

[@amitdhulap8388]

Good workmanship

[@thetrahanman]

Thank you!

[@mynonameyt]

Looks like very good work…

[@jameslee5405]

Wow...Best I've seen...looks excellent job...

[@Robloxwithvegas]

What is the name of that paper and can I just put it on top of regular plywood

[@olafbigandglad]

That block thing - is that something you made up, or can it be purchased?

[@thetrahanman]

Its a made up tool. My foreman showed me when I was a kid. Its just a 2x4 with a handle on it, keep it in a bucket of water to keep it wet so the granules dont stick to it. Best version is an EPDM scrub brush handle. Love it comes in handy on so many occasions

[@Ldall87]

Great job! Did you do the side overlaps the same way? Also is the blackening of end and side laps recommended for APP as well? Thanks

[@thetrahanman]

Side laps are already black... The end laps need to have granules embedded to ensure a strong bond. Thanks for watching!

[@ajelicits3435]

i saw the iko hoodie but is that soprema or Iko cap? i've never tried the sponge, i gotta try it though it seems like a good idea. I see lots of guys just use the puller but i sometimes use a rubber roller to push out bleeds and it seems to work pretty good too. great job though looks pretty good.

[@kreftingr]

Soprema 250 on a Sopralene 180

[@kreftingr]

He even has the Proper self made torch stand with a bolt, a chain link and 2 pieces of aluminum bent just right. I use to make these for all of my Roofer buddies and I would sell them for $10 each. They would last a lot longer than the flimsy pieces of thin brass stands. I also made torch Canes, very easy to make.

[@ajelicits3435]

@@kreftingr yea i need to make a stand for my long wand too

[@Mike-01234]

My roof was done this way at my house in 1976 never had one leak were coming up on 50 years.

[@kariesistansteckend2196]

What is thing you pushing the End ? A wooden Block soaked in Water ?

[@thetrahanman]

Your exactly right! We call it the wonge, ( wooden sponge ) great for end laps, cap stripping and so much more!

[@kariesistansteckend2196]

@@thetrahanman Thanks

[@chapsteronetime2000]

Sweet rippins man!! Got the chilly snow covered background n shit miss them days!! Killer time to run hot or to be torching as long as she’s above 52 degrees is that still code? I roofed for 20yrs up in Greater Seattle area union non union wherever the big bucks were! On all them big jobs inspectors watching for days😅checking kettle temps, monitoring outside temps etc. Big jobs up there I remember that shit fort warden, whidbey naval, prisons, schools on all the big flat roofs built up or not them inspectors was a watching!! Good workmanship keep it alive

[@thetrahanman]

Hell ya dude! Im in the Okanagan now but roofed in much colder conditions when I was in Calgary... The only thing that sucks in cold weather is its harder to get pressure for our torches so definitely everything slows down. Heat blankets around the propane tanks help for sure! Thanks for the comment! Roof on good sir!

[@AlimAnsari-db2bu]

1000 sq.mtr me kitna materials lagega aur kitna labour lagega kitna day me complite ho jayega

[@Citizen052]

Can this be applied if the roof is not smooth? Like the concrete surface is coarse.

[@thetrahanman]

technically speaking the surface should be relatively smooth. Realistically, if you prime the concrete before and your seams are sealed, should be ok. It can be more difficult to ensure a good seal if it's too bumpy and lumpy

[@Citizen052]

@@thetrahanman thank you. What would recommend for a surface that is too bumpy?

[@helenosantos691]

Belo trabalho meu amigo eu trabalhei muito tempo com impermeabilização manta asfáltica a queima era assim com maçarico valeu amigo 👍

[@yp77738yp77739]

What a pro, I can imagine the mess I would make if I tried to do this. Love the smell of bitumen, but would imagine that there are all sorts of cancer causing volatiles that these guys are exposed to daily. Do they get sick when they are retired?

[@JdsjsKdmem]

@OLDSKOOLRAVER1 pop another pill junkey.

[@petesmith8436]

need to do my roof, drain blocked, flooded and it sagged now in centre big time, can i just sit on some osb board where its sagging and refelt it, with a mitre on edge of board, or is say multiple layers of felt better.

[@thetrahanman]

....think it's time to call a professional pal 🫣

[@petesmith8436]

@@thetrahanman I did then uncalled them after the ridiculous quote,, I’m a joiner and roofer so the sag I can sort if I really have to, it’s about 15-20mm deep water sitting, I don’t really wanna rip it off and open a can of worms if I can just stop the majority of water pooling in centre for now, cheaply.

[@thetrahanman]

OK, OK I see I thought u were playing... I mean any filler would work, plywood, osb, even ridgid insulation... then roof that in to keep water out of that area... yup sounds like a plan to me

[@kevinyardley7193]

Capsheet should be laid over the underlay as a 50/50 split to protect the underlay lap

[@thetrahanman]

This doesnt make sense to me. Definitely refer to the manufacturer specifications before you apply any product!

[@The-man-with-the-many-pipes]

Hello! Great Work 👏💪

[@thetrahanman]

hey! thank you very much!

[@willgeorge4945]

I haven’t used white mineral for years and why don’t you use roll bars and is that a tool which you pull the roll forwards ?

[@thetrahanman]

This is 2-ply SBS torch on application. Never heard of roll bars? We pull backwards with our pull cane as we evenly torch weld the base membrane and the cap sheet membrane together. I know application specs can vary country to country so for reference I am in Canada. We follow all manufacturers installation specifications. Also don't know what the white mineral is... I'm assuming the color of the cap sheet? They come in all different colors, the most typical being Grey, as seen here, black or light black. Thanks for your comment!

[@peyerburns7414]

Wheres the fire extinguisher should be using a proper roller bar ?

[@thetrahanman]

Fire extinguisher was like 10' away and i dont know about a roller bar. Here in Canada this is how its done. Torch weld the cap to the base while pulling with pull cane. The weight of the roll pushes the two membranes together and pushes out the bleedout at the seam. When you get to the end of the roll you have to push down with your cane to get a better bond and push out the bleedout. Happy roofing!

[@-mejor-que-nostradamus-6152]

My Friend Where Are You Located ??? What Is The Brand Of Your Torch ??? Good Job. Amén.

[@thetrahanman]

I'm in British Columbia, Canada! I use a Sievert Torch for field and a Magnum for detail 🤘🏼

[@שלמהמנשה]

what is the stick...made of ..

[@-mejor-que-nostradamus-6152]

@@שלמהמנשה The Stick Of The Torch ? Stainless Steel.

[@LilLobotomite420]

damm how much propane did you use?

[@thetrahanman]

We run off of 100lb tanks usually and can burn through them pretty quick of there's lots of field to torch or drying up every morning lol

[@AlMai222]

Why 2 layers and not just one layer ? I see a smooth layer and an asphalt layer. Assuming the asphalt granules protect the bitumen from the sun, but could you just go with just the granule layer only? Or is having the first smooth layer double protection? Also if I’m doing this over bare concrete, of course with a primer, should I just do the smooth layer? Or smooth layer plus asphalt layer. We would cover the layer(s) with rocks at the end

[@thetrahanman]

Manufacturer spec. Im sure you COULD get away with 1 layer but its sold as a 2-ply system

[@jamesbaker-fu2zi]

😂😂😂

[@jamesbaker-fu2zi]

Crazy 🤣

[@AlMai222]

@@jamesbaker-fu2zihaha hey I’m pretty new to this and just asking 😆

[@saidulislamshuvo4741]

How much salery?

[@marselluswallace6]

Do you push down with your cane while you unroll to apply pressure and squeeze some bleed or are u just gently pulling it back?

[@thetrahanman]

Yes definitely have to push cane down also.. more so at the end of the roll when it weighs less

[@marselluswallace6]

Do you find the sievert better than other torch brands?

[@kanmioyenuga1708]

why is the felt not made to overlap instead of adjoining each other? is it not better to overlap to prevent seepage of rainwater or snow water?

[@thetrahanman]

all our rolls overlap... nothing is butt together... side laps are 3" typically and end laps are 6" overlap

[@w_oim2]

كم سعر وكيف يتم عملكم تاخذون قطعيه ام لااشقال حسب المتر كم سعره هوه والعمل ان امكن

[@shanesaw4206]

Good job but no need for the wet trowel a regular 6 inch rounded trowel is just as good

[@thetrahanman]

True, i use trowel sometimes, the wood block makes it easier to get a nice bleedout everywhere and to not mark the cap. Inspectors really like it too because you can push your lap with more area and pressure than you could with a trowel

[@chaos7416]

What type of shingle roofing is this called

[@Tweakedboizin]

Torch on flat roofing

[@chaos7416]

@Tweakedboizin ok ty

[@markbradford7861]

Hi where do you guys buy the hook pole? we cant buy them in uk

[@thetrahanman]

They sell them at our roofing supplier... Try online... Primegrip makes one maybe they can ship to you

[@Traypeats]

Nice torching, how long u been roofing?

[@thetrahanman]

Hey almost 15 years wow made me think about how time does fly!!

[@kevinyardley7193]

No roll bar used in application, roll bar helps to maintain equal pressure across the roll to allow spread of bitumen

[@thetrahanman]

Ive never seen a roll bar but i really like the sounds of it!

[@sh2697]

before you do the torch down on the flat roof, what was the black sheet called under?

[@thetrahanman]

That's just base sheet, or specifically torchflex 180 base

[@sh2697]

is #75 better than #150? What about the torch one you put down, are there better ones I should look for

[@superbad0415]

I have a flat roof and planning to have solar panels on it. Is it better to put two layers of the top layer?

[@thetrahanman]

I wouldn't say that's necessary. As long as you have a roofer involved in the installation you should be fine. I've seen many different installation methods out there and they aren't all fantastic... buyer beware!

[@superbad0415]

@@thetrahanman So it’s just going to be the smooth layer and bitumen with gravel

[@thetrahanman]

@@superbad0415 well this system is a 2ply sbs membrane. Consists of the black layer (base) either mechanically fastened or fully torched to approved substrate followed by a cap membrane which is the same as the base just with granules attached to the top sheet. I wouldn't recommend having gravel on the roof if that can be avoided

[@topVdele]

Good job!

[@thetrahanman]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@HolaHola-un2li]

Great Job!!!

[@thetrahanman]

thank you!

[@joloclayfamily43]

Nice work thorching down soprema i prefer to thorch soprema its good product

[@patterdalezipsuzilil]

I done this 12 x12 ft roof in 80s with yhe 4mm thick stuff no stones it was so satisfying watching it bubble with torch my problem was bright summer sunshine I could see the flame on torch

[@mobboss918]

Why do you clip the corner off like that. Not the first time i've seen it just never new why.

[@thetrahanman]

Helps give a better bond on the lap. So that the seal is to the 2 pieces not just the one. Also helps reduce buildup. I think mainly it's to make a better seal on that T-lap...

[@thetrahanman]

@mister perfect you explained it perfectly and in Canada it is also manufacturer spec.

[@RRaucina]

@@thetrahanman It is in the MFG. specs. Most roofers dont care to read or follow them. Good work!

[@jamestonks3042]

No pressure on the roll

[@thetrahanman]

I push down with my cane and it also gets weight from the roll itself as it rolls out 🤘🏽🔥

[@jamestonks3042]

We use a roll bar and stand on the roll and push it with our feet

[@thetrahanman]

@@jamestonks3042 ive heard that before... Maybe a different product than we use here but theres only a couple months out of the year we can walk on it without marking it up and putting out boot prints in the cap sheet

[@jamestonks3042]

Yeah when it's very warm it does mark with your feet

[@capriv8]

Looks a good job. I have been doing it like that for 39 years although always taught to cross lay the layers for strength as the polyester carrier runs longways through the roll. Not criticising just an observation.

[@gusmarokity6482]

Cross lay totally unnecessary but offset is. First layer only half size, no? With your 39 years you were doing side lap seems without bleed out and pressure applied?????

[@Mantra1988]

What is this hook Tool named? Where to buy it?

[@thetrahanman]

We call it a cane and can be bought at most roofing suppliers. Ive seen guys make their own out of electrical conduit

[@MrRerod]

How long does this type of roofing last, and does anyone offer a high end material to compete with shingles, or is this strictly low pitch? Looks bullet proof

[@sevensages5279]

They usually get a 20 year warranty on the west coast. This type of roof is strictly for low-pitched roofs, so-called "flat roofs" .

[@MrRerod]

@@sevensages5279 strictly? Guessing the reason is people dont want that look on their house, but looks fine to me and would make taxes cheaper and never blow off.. Who in your opinion makes the most durable and heavy stuff? Thanks

[@sevensages5279]

Epdm (synthetic rubber) is one of the most durable and economical(lasts up to 50yrs) roofing systems. Carlisle SynTec Systems is a manufacturer of all those type of roofing materials- Epdm Pvc and Tpo. All for flat roof applications!

[@thetrahanman]

It's a lifetime roof, so 25-30 years manufacturer warranty. It can compete with shingles but can be difficult to apply on steeper slopes for sure. Id say a direct competitor for shingles would be a metal roof. They are definitely gaining popularity here!

[@Mike-01234]

My roof was done this way lasted almost 50 years no leaks installed when my house was built in 1976. I'm in the south west desert get 120F heat.

[@davidpool8796]

Why don't you use a 20lb. seam roller instead of the wood?

[@thetrahanman]

I see guys use rollers, the wood block i think is just faster and covers more ground... Doesnt leave roller marks on the cap. Its a great tool let me tell ya!

[@notimportant3686]

quick question about your preference for under torching instead of over torching and walking on the cap sheet?... i'm trying to decide for myself which way to do it

[@thetrahanman]

it's just how I was taught from the beginning... not sure where you are from but everyone I have ever known roofing walks backwards when torching field. Definately not as safe as walking on your cap but if you are aware of your surroundings and you have a safety railing installed, walking on base is definately better in my opinion. Sometimes I will see guys walk on the cap sheet when they have nowhere else to go, like end of a roll in a corner and when it's hot and you are fully torching your stuff properly you will almost always muck up your cap sheet by walking on it... (in summertime conditions anyways) in the end its all up to what is most comfortable for you and what gives you the best results! Happy roofing! thanks for your comment!

[@notimportant3686]

@@thetrahanman funny you say that, because i was just torching today for the first time in a long while, and i did it walking on the cap sheet, i had 2 types one thicker but with sand and one just a littler thinner but covered in black granules and i torch walked on the black one it went smooth as hell and nearly no damage at all (and i'm heavey 220+) but that was not possible at all with the sanded one, that one marked instantly even being a little thicker... those granules really save the day

[@sergey_krovlya]

How many cost this material?

[@thetrahanman]

About $100/roll Canadian dollars

[@sergey_krovlya]

@@thetrahanman 50$ cost in Russia.

[@henryyoung7264]

Great job!

[@thetrahanman]

Thank you!

[@antonyhibberd8824]

Are you a lap with the fall or against the fall kinda guy?

[@thetrahanman]

With the fall... Im assuming u mean lap goes towards drain right?

[@hungtai7671]

What is the material he melts and smooths on the end of each roll?

[@thetrahanman]

Im just embedding the granules into the cap sheet so it bonds.

[@stuartsneddon6617]

Good job you need to show the roof doc how to do it tidy

[@thetrahanman]

Hey, thank you!!

[@younesshaddari4340]

Ciao, vengo dal Marocco e faccio bene questo lavoro. È possibile lavorare con la vostra azienda?

[@justanotherguy469]

Are you just torching it down on the deck? Why no build-up?

[@thetrahanman]

No sir, a base membrane is mechanically fastened on the laps and perimeter, laps are torch sealed and then the cap sheet gets fully torched to the base membrane

[@justanotherguy469]

@@thetrahanman Thank you for taking the time to deliver this explanation. Perhaps you can do a video on this measure.

[@stefanciprian4280]

Foarte bine!😊

[@thetrahanman]

thank you!

[@stephen2738]

This is great work

[@thetrahanman]

Thank you very much!

[@EnProDelBien]

Plase ¿How many M2/Day two persons?

[@thetrahanman]

Was a big project, a couple weeks for this one

[@shamimahmedusa4978]

Good job

[@thetrahanman]

Thanks 😊

[@kevin_e90]

Odd question... What psi do you have your regulator set to?

[@thetrahanman]

It's maxed out... I'd have to check to see what it says but it's maxed out... just a cold day, tanks weren't giving me much pressure.... I'll do another one in the summer and yall will be amazed at the difference

[@kevin_e90]

@@thetrahanman ya I mess around with mine sometimes depending if I'm using a full tank (60 or 100 pounder) or not. I'm in Ontario but you and I are alike. I produce the nicest torch work at the company I work for and do everything by the soprema courses I've gone to (for warrantied jobs). Nice to see other people that actually take pride in doing their job correctly but also nearly as well. Props to you brother!

[@michaelsymons8675]

yes i perfer to pull rather then push the roll only cause i way so much and always seem to leave foot prints

[@thetrahanman]

Hell ya good sir! Roof on man! 🤘🏼

[@kreftingr]

This is the best way to do torch not the scab way by walking on your cap sheet or your field sheet while torching. This is way better than displacement, this is what you will learn in the Union. This is not what you learn from a non-union shop. Which is what we call a SCAB roofer….. Go United Brothers of Roofers & Waterproofers Local 54 Seattle WA.

[@redeyez444]

You have No idea what you are talking about

[@ShemLlewelynDyfi]

Great vid, thanks

[@thetrahanman]

thank YOU!

[@jadeoriordan4864]

What was the mistake?

[@thetrahanman]

there was one spot where there was not a 12" stagger from base lap to field cap... oops!

[@charliediaz2877]

Damm he's good!

[@thetrahanman]

thx man!

[@tooltips9911]

Pretty good. I'd hit the overlap with a little more heat. Sprinkle some granules on the run out 👌

[@gusmarokity6482]

It is not a question of little or more heat, it is the question of PROPER heat and pressure of which this torcher has no clue about !

[@elmermunoz79]

Cuanto se cobra por squares

[@thetrahanman]

I work for someone so not sure what they charge sorry

[@umehemmanuel5647]

What is the material called?

[@thetrahanman]

This is iko torchflex 250gr

[@amadovasquez6033]

Good

[@hfedrums123]

What base sheet is that?

[@thetrahanman]

IKO torchflex 180

[@hfedrums123]

@thetrahanman applied over standard base sheet or straight to deck. We have been using a two ply system peel and stick base with a torch cap and it seals great. But I'd like a thicker base layer seems this is the way ti go..do a video applying base brother

[@thetrahanman]

We installed asphalt board over the deck area and fully torched the base sheet to that. More expensive but nicer in the long run

[@hfedrums123]

@@thetrahanman awesome!

[@shawnfrey4757]

What product are you using?

[@tyetrotter4948]

The torch is a sievert titanium field torch for sure

[@tyetrotter4948]

The cap sheet looks like it’s soprema

[@Mihael1324]

Where I can buy the stick this guy have?

[@thetrahanman]

Most roofing supply shops should carry them. They're called pull canes

[@Mihael1324]

@@thetrahanman thank you👍

[@shawncummings4653]

Nice work, nice even bleed out. Just strange to see a torcher work backwards. Better be aware of the edge.

[@thetrahanman]

where are you from good sir? had lots of people comment about me walking backwards but that's the only way I've seen it done here in Canada lol! Thanks for the nice comment and the feedback!

[@shawncummings4653]

@@thetrahanman I'm in Washington State. Been doing torch down since 1985. Done a lot of government jobs, such as retirement homes all over the U.S. Not to brag but they have some siriose inspectors. Never got less then a score of 98 out of 100. Like me I see you take pride in your work. That's a rare comodaty in roofing. You just keep doing what you do. No need to change. I would have loved to have you on my crew. Watch that edge now.😅😅

[@ДмитрийМоргунов-ж4р]

Крючок нужно сделать с 14 арматуры так вроде вроде поклейка на 3 бала

[@JdsjsKdmem]

Hows the roof game treating you?

[@thetrahanman]

Has its ups and downs haha

[@JdsjsKdmem]

Just had 2 bulge disk and a herneated disk surgery, not the same anymore. Can't roof no more. 20 years of hard work 💪.

[@JdsjsKdmem]

Need blood donation. Call j9 manso at local 30 to donate

[@JdsjsKdmem]

Jo

[@JdsjsKdmem]

@thetrahanman wsib said I win. 7 m9nths back pay, all my re hab paid. Full time job in the office at same rate. I make more then my manager and won't be back on the roof till I'm 100 percent. Honestly, I'm 100 percent now, just playing the game.

[@Th3S0ck0s]

Need to put another material under this Sbs or you just can put on top of old let say ice and water shield

[@thetrahanman]

In insulated roof systems yes. On this system the insulation is under the roof deck so our base membrane gets fastened directly to the deck