How To Tar Paper A Steep Roof

Roll out the tar paper along the bottom edge of the roof.

How to tar paper a steep roof.

Use felt nails to secure felt paper to the entire roof. Using the chalkline as a guide roll out about 12 feet of wsu smooth and free of creases and bubbles. Cut it to fit your roof if. Have a helper ready to assist with this step and take care to get the lines straight and clean.

Take a close look at how i paper the 30 in the center of the valley. Lay the first strip of tar paper side to side with its bottom edge along the edge of the roof. Then i run a r. On a steep roof you can adhere the bottom half first then pull off the backing from above.

Begin at the bottom edges of the roof and go up. Begin your first row of tar paper with the bottom of the tar paper slightly hanging over the edge of the roof. This is how i paper my vallies. Use more if the day is windy.

Drip edges on the eaves any valley liners and all flashing should be installed before the tar paper is laid. Cut the paper with the razor knife at the end of the roof. After this lines should be snapped every 34 as you move up the roof. Rubber coat 57 roof tar.

Tack it down with galvanized nails a hammer tacker or an electric staple gun. Place just enough tacks to hold down the tar paper. I swear it is the fastest way out there. Chalk lines should be snapped 33 5 8 above the eave line.

Avoid creases and stay aligned with the chalkline.