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How do i hot tar a metal roof.
Use a sturdy ladder to.
Tar can actually be used on a metal roof and many people slop the black goop onto valleys roof to wall joints and plumbing vents to prevent or stop leaks notes william kibbel iii a home inspector and restoration consultant who serves as vice president of the tri county inspection co.
If there are gutters installed on the eaves the eave flashing should be installed to overhang the lip of the gutter by about 1 2 inch.
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Get dimensions of the roof.
Cast iron burners are regularly used by roofing contractors to heat tar and asphalt heater pots more commonly called kettles.
Measure and calculate the roof s dimensions to estimate the amount of tar needed.
Use small amounts and apply it with the roller in short smooth strokes.
Clear a level open area where you can safely place the cast iron high heat burner you ll use to heat the tar.
We can paint the roof after it s installed but installing pre painted is best.
This is especially pronounced in aging roofs.
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Use 1 1 4 inch nails to cover the outline of the roof with strips of metal eave flashing also called edging.
Place corner pieces where panels will meet bends at the edge of the roofing.
As you work you will move back toward the end where your ladder is taking the bucket with you.
Nail a coating onto the roof to serve as a base layer.
40x60 metal building do you put tar paper under metal roofing.
Metal roofs also get hot.
How to apply hot tar roofing step 1.
Keep your tar bucket close to you as you start spreading the tar on the surface with the roller.