Roof Mineral Paper

Composition shingles are divided into two types organic or fiberglass.

Roof mineral paper.

It is lightly coated with a mineral release material on the bottom side. It is available in most popular colors and has a 4 in. You can get roofing cement at the local hardware or building supplies store. It improves look and uniformity because your roof deck might not lie perfectly straight or flat a layer of roof paper gives an even uniform surface upon which you can install your shingles.

It is a low cost mineral granule surface roof covering for use on low slope roofs. Working with a helper expect to spend half a day installing flashings and roll roofing for a 700 square foot roof with modest complications. Organic composition roofs are manufactured with a cellulose fiber base made from recycled paper and wood fibers. Roofing felt prevents the deck from being exposed to the elements before or while the shingles are being applied.

Set your store to see local availability add to cart. Coverage white fiberglass mineral surfaced cap roll roofing model 24 008006 36 97 roll 36 97 roll schedule delivery. Unlike built up or hot mop roofs mineral paper roofs do not require a coating of waterproof membrane. Generically called asphalt shingles these cover 70 of all roofs in this country.

Spread the roofing cement along the edges of your roof so it s about 1 8 1 4 inch 3 2 6 4 mm thick. Use a trowel to scoop up the roofing cement. For a flat or nearly flat roof use double coverage although a torch down modified bitumen or epdm roof is a better solution. Select 2 to 4 items to compare.

For a slightly sloped roof use the concealed nail method shown. Roofing materials for pitched roofs include the following. Apply the cement in stages. Owens corning deckseal sa sbs cap 39 375 ft w x 32 833 ft l 100 sq ft shasta white roll roofing.

Rolled roofing consists of asphalt bound sheets coated with sand like granules. The term rolled roofing generally refers to a product called mineral paper which builders use as a primary roof covering on sloped residential roofs. Fiberglass mineral surfaced roll roofing is a glass fiber reinforced asphalt coated product with a ceramic granular surface to protect against uv weathering and physical damage.