Snap a chalkline 32 inches above the top edge of the wsu or use the lines on the felt as guides.
Lines on roofing felt.
Align this layer with the bottom of the roof.
Overlay a second layer of felt 2 to 3 inches and fasten it through the overlay so it secures the top of the felt underneath.
Unroll your felt onto a flat surface.
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This video walks through the very basic steps for installing tarpaper felt.
Overlap felt courses at least 4 inches.
In northern climates ice or snow dams are another common.
Use the lines printed on the felt as guidelines for lining up the courses.
I especially appreciate the pre made lines on it that makes it very easy to line up your other pieces.
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Why use roofing felt paper.
Starting a roof with tarpaper felt.
Gaf shingle mate 36 in x 144 ft 400 sq ft felt roof underlayment.
Wind driven rain or snow can trap water under your shingles putting your roof deck and inner residence at risk of moisture.
If you use the lines as guides for installing shingles measure up from the drip edge to confirm that you stay parallel.
Setting the roll and then nailing off.
Chalk lines should be snapped 33 5 8 above the eave line.
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Scratch a line between the two marks to create a vertical guide for your cut.
The bottom of the second course of felt should be on top of the first course so that any moisture will flow over the layers of felt.
Roll out the felt eliminating creases or bubbles and drive at least three staples every foot.
Snap a chalk line the.
Lightly scratch a vertical line on the surface with the rear of the blade to mark the length of your shed plus the front and rear overlaps.
The roofing felt should be applied in layers that overlap.
It provides backup protection in the event of ice or water damage.
Remember to leave a 2 overlap.
Roll out a few feet of felt and align the edge of the felt along the rake and the first course.
Mark the same at the other end of the roll.
Also called roof felt or builder s felt overlapped tar paper creates a water barrier that is your home s last line of defense against the elements if your shingles are damaged by wind hail or.
