Hot Mopped Roof
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Hot mopped roof. Hot mopped demonstration from the 2010 esp conference in ft. Peel and stick membranes have been used in roofing for over 30 years. This is definitely a professional only roofing category. A modified bitumen cap sheet is then applied to the asphalt and both layers are nailed to the roof.
I want to remove the bad parts without completely replacing the roof. Steve homeowner site editor s reply. Hot mop roofing is a very dirty and somewhat dangerous job it s essentially putting molten asphalt tar over a roof. Reflective gravel or a cap sheet limits sun damage and.
The hot asphalt is laid out evenly with a large heated mop over the surface. When the time comes to re roof your home the hot mop option is a common one. A built up hot mop roof consists of layers of felt and asphalt over a bed of rosin paper. How with this typically work with a hot mop roof.
As they roll the material out they hit it with the flames of a torch melting it and allowing it to. Flashing is used around roof features as required. Welcome welcome 4 welcome thank you for consulting version 15 0 of the ruberoid sbs hot mopped roofing systems application specifications manual. To install hot mop roofing roofers lay a synthetic base layer top it with a felt layer then pour liquid tar on the roof and spread this sealing compound with a mop which gives the process its name.
Hot mopped roofing a time tested solution for commercial roofs. Proven roofing method. 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. At the same time a 90lb felt or modified bitumen cap sheet which is a type of asphalt that is modified with rubber or fiber is applied onto the hot asphalt.
If you ve ever seen a hot mopped roof install you ll be thankful your not the one doing it. The first product was grace ice water shield. Ability to cover unusually shaped roofs. Once these two layers are imbedded simultaneously they.
The melted asphalt can easily be mopped over a. Also more plies usually translates into longer life. To begin the hot mop process a layer of hot asphalt will be spread on top of the roof s base sheet. My question involves how to remove the rotten roof parts and specifically whether the mineral paper is glued to the wood below nailed or is actually just stuck down.
Hot mopped roofs are durable low cost options compared with others types of roofs. I have a flat roof that was previously hot mopped. The pros of the hot mop option. 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.
The average lifespan for a 3 ply hot mop roof in florida 15 years. Good workmanship especially around flashings is critical for a long service life. They are designed for roofs with shallow pitches where the rise is no more than 4 inches in every 12 inches. To install torch down roofing roofers roll out sheets of a bitumen containing material.
The pros and cons of hot mop. It involves spreading a layer of hot asphalt on the base layer of the roof.