Roll Roofing Over Shingles

Things you ll need rolled roofing razor knife trowel brush hose measuring tape ladder roofing cement 1 inch 2 5 cm long roofing nails hammer chalk.

Roll roofing over shingles.

Of course the production costs for rolled roofing is significantly lower because it requires less effort to put asphalt on a large roll than making individual roof shingles. One shingle typically covers one square foot. Rip cut the starter strip or starter pieces so that they butt up against the second course of existing shingles and are even with the front edge of the existing roofing. Roll roofing generally is sold in a sheet 36 inches long and 60 to 90 feet wide.

In this video i take show how to proper recover an old roof and make it look like it s a single layer check it out you might find useful tips for your new. Use a starter strip or cut pieces for a starter course. Roll roofing is asphalt based like most shingles. In most cases rolled roofing is much cheaper and easier to install.

Cost and installation rolled roofing is generally more affordable and budget friendly than roof shingles. It is easier and quicker to manufacture than shingles since it is a single piece and as a result it is a good deal cheaper. However asphalt shingles also offer several advantages. 12 standard rolls of rolled roofing can cover the same area.