To begin the hot mop process a layer of hot asphalt will be spread on top of the roof s base sheet.
How to hot mop a roof.
How to hot mop a roof step 1.
The heat of the asphalt can easily burn the installers so additional care has to be taken during the installation process.
Hot mop roof basics.
An application of aluminum fiber coating quickly seals many small leaks and can prolong the life of a roof.
The hot mop roof bur installation job can be completed within 2 to 4 days depending on the size of the roof and the number of installer we ve put on the job.
If short handed staple one end.
It cannot be applied over a gravel topped or mineral surfaced roof however.
Hot mopped asphalt roofing hot tar.
But one system that never goes out of style is the traditional built up hot mop roof.
Nail 45 degree cant strips at all inside corners 12 inches on center using a hammer and roofing nails.
This is great news especially because the average tile roof will take anywhere between a week to up to 10 days to be completely installed.
It involves spreading a layer of hot asphalt on the base layer of the roof.
Layer and nail base sheets shingle.
When the time comes to re roof your home the hot mop option is a common one.
A modified bitumen cap sheet is then applied to the asphalt and both layers are nailed to the roof.
Use a staple gun to layer rosin paper lengthwise over the roof and cant strips.
Hot mop roofing is a very dirty and somewhat dangerous job it s essentially putting molten asphalt tar over a roof.
The asphalt is applied to the roof using a heated mop.
I learned how to do built up roofing bur during my early years in the trade and my company continues to do it to this day.
This hot mop roofing application is seen almost entirely in commercial buildings.
However we do occasionally see it on porch roofs on homes or other flat roofing area s also referred to as.
Basically asphalt blocks are melted into a cauldron or bucket once melted it is poured onto the roof and a team of installers will mop it into place.
Apply plenty of roofing cement to fill the void and smooth the cement so water can run off unimpeded.
During my 30 years in the roofing business i ve installed many types of roofing and seen a number of products come and go.
The installation of a hot mop roof is a messy experience.