How To Apply Asphalt Roof Cement

Starting at the bottom of the roof map out a guideline with chalk.

How to apply asphalt roof cement.

You can get roofing cement at the local hardware or building supplies store. Roofing cement comes in a caulking tube ready for application or in a tub. Dot the cement under and around the edge of the last ridge shingle where you removed the nail line. You can get special forms of roofing cement that can be laid down effectively even on a wet surface though the regular style adheres best to dry surfaces only.

Roofing cement can be use to seal a roof and to fix tiles shingles roll asphalt and any other roof material. If the sealant or cement doesn t come with an applicator you can use a caulking gun to apply it to the shingle. Application apply roof cement with a trowel going to a depth of about 1 8 inch. Apply the cement in stages.

Modern roof cement will not contain asbestos. Apply roofing cement to the roof. Use your chalk and tape measure to mark about 12 inches up on the roof for the first set of shingles. Of course you can t use roofing cement for just anything but on the other hand it is a rather multi purpose product.

Roof cement is an emulsion of asphalt refined mineral spirits plasticizers and non asbestos reinforcing fibers. Also apply asphalt cement over the nail heads exposed on the last ridge shingle to prevent water. Apply a heavy bead of asphalt cement. There are formulas for dry and wet surfaces.

Use a trowel to scoop up the roofing cement. Nail at the four corners to the end of the ridge and always add a little dab of tar to cover the nail heads. At any hardware or home improvement store you ll be able to pick up roofing sealant or cement. It is applied to your roof along with your primary roofing material to provide a solid barrier against moisture and to prevent cracking and leaks.