How To Remove Old Torch On Roofing

If you re able to position it directly under one of the lower eaves you ll save extra.

How to remove old torch on roofing. Clean drain areas by removing roofing materials to expose drain flange clean scupper areas to expose the copper preparing an old gravel stone surface for a new torch down rubber roof. Torch down step by step some trick and tips on how to lay down a torch down roofing. Complete roof tear off in 7 steps. How to remove repair and install a flat roof.

Rake the gravel rock around to level off the roof. It s tough work be prepared for that. If the tar has penetrated the protective mineral granules leave it alone or you might remove the granules. Subscribe and share.

I don t recommend you do the core cut unless you know what the hell you are doing. Position the trash container for easy loading. As for removing the torch down it s simply about cutting it into manageable sections and removing it as best you can. Flake off sporadic drips and dollops of tar from asphalt shingles with a plastic scraper.

Any leftover debris can prevent the torch down roofing membrane from forming a waterproof seal so make sure you remove. Hope you like it. Cover foliage near the house with reinforced plastic tarps to catch debris for easy cleanup. This is a long video but it will show you how to do it.

This video shows you how to use a torch and also tar to make a repair on a modified bitumen rubber flat roof. And tie it into your hip roof. To be more specific i d need pictures including a core cut.