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Roofers

Posted by admin in Roofing Materials on 02 26th, 2010

Covers roofs with roofing materials other than sheet metal, such as composition shingles or sheets, wood shingles, or asphalt and gravel, to waterproof roofs: Cuts roofing paper to size, using knife, and nails or staples it to roof in overlapping strips to form base for roofing materials. Aligns roofing material with edge of roof, and overlaps successive layers, gauging distance of overlap with chalkline, gauge on shingling hatchet, or by lines on shingles. Fastens composition shingles or sheets to roof with asphalt, cement, or nails. Punches holes in slate, tile, terra cotta, or wooden shingles, using punch and hammer. Cuts strips of flashing and fits them into angles formed by walls, vents, and intersecting roof surfaces. When applying asphalt or tar and gravel to roof, mops or pours hot asphalt or tar onto roof base. Applies alternate layers of hot asphalt or tar and roofing paper until roof covering is as specified. Applies gravel or pebbles over top layer, using rake or stiff-bristled broom. May construct and attach prefabricated roof sections to rafters. May attach shingles to exterior walls and apply roofing paper and tar to shower pans, decks, and promenades to waterproof surfaces. When specializing in one type of roofing materials, is designated according to specialty as Aluminum-Shingle Roofer; Asbestos-Shingle Roofer; Asphalt, Tar, And Gravel Roofer; Composition Roofer; Roofer, Gypsum; Slate Roofer; Tile-And-Terra-Cotta Roofer; Wood-Shingle Roofer.

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What is that roofing material thats like a 6" wide tape that’s like thin coat of black tar on aluminum foil?

Posted by admin in Roofing Materials on 02 25th, 2010

It’s sold in rolls. I’ve seen it 4", 6", and 12" wide. It’s like a 1/8" thick sticky black tar on aluminum foil.

They sell it at roofing material stores and some lumber stores.

Thanks.

It is called ice shield which is applied along the lower edge of your roof before laying shingles. Depending on the severity of your winter climate it can be anywhere from 6 to 24 inches wide. It prevents water from ice dams on your roof from getting under the shingles and leaking into your home.

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OSU Solar Decathlon Roof Video

Posted by admin in Roofing Materials on 01 30th, 2010

Members of the OSU Solar Decathlon Team, Steve Winter and Neal Clements, discuss the installation of roofing materials in Solar House I, with emphasis on the Rigid Insulation and Membrane, as well as the roofs parapet design.