| > | | | | the farthest end, and apply the adhesive evenly. |
| Find information on roofing, including roofing shingles, | | | | Make sure that the adhesive is prepared by stirring it |
| composite roofing, roof tiles, rubber tiles, asphalt tiles | | | | for at least five minutes. |
| and more | | | | While the roofer has applied adhesive to the roofing |
| One of the main barriers to using Rubber Membrane | | | | itself, he or she must also apply adhesive to the |
| Roofing is the common perception that it is difficult | | | | plywood or roof. This helps to create a bond that is |
| to install, and also difficult to move. These are not | | | | double-tight, which guard against leaks. Be sure that |
| entirely accurate, and while it does require some | | | | the adhesive is away from the seams, as it gets a |
| special installation instructions, it is possible for anyone | | | | special treatment later. As the roofer lays down the |
| with basic construction knowledge to install rubber | | | | roofing, use a broom or roller to eliminate any |
| roofing tiles. | | | | wrinkles or bubbles. Also, check to see that the |
| The first step in installing it is in the preparation of | | | | adhesive is tacky. This will make the roofing tiles stick |
| the surface. For starters, the roof must be made | | | | better. |
| clean before the rubber is laid. A cleaner that is | | | | Finally, one must make sure that the seams are |
| prescribed by the roofing shingles manufacturer is | | | | properly installed. Rubber roofing relies on the |
| usually the best product to use. If one can not clean | | | | strength of the seams, so this job must be done |
| the surface because of it's nature, it must have an | | | | correctly. First, clean the seams with the cleaner |
| underlayment laid down. For example, if the existing | | | | prescribed by the manufacturer. Next, use the seam |
| roof top is gravel, simply lay 1/4 inch to 3/4 inch | | | | tape provided to seal the rubber together. Make sure |
| plywood over the top before installation. | | | | to do this process slowly and neatly, so as to insure |
| Next, the roofer must lay the first pieces of rubber. | | | | that there are no leaks. Once this part is done, slowly |
| It is helpful if it is laid out for awhile so that the | | | | remove the rubber backing. |
| roofing tiles can get the wrinkles out. The | | | | This is all it takes to install membrane roofing. It is not |
| manufacturer generally recommends about a half | | | | difficult like the experts might have one believe, and |
| hour. Once the rubber is set, it must be folded back | | | | money can be saved through self installation. |
| while the adhesive is applied. Roll back the rubber at | | | | |