How To Apply Asphalt Roof Cement

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.

How to apply asphalt roof cement.

Use your chalk and tape measure to mark about 12 inches up on the roof for the first set of shingles. Apply roofing cement to the roof. Modern roof cement will not contain asbestos. Roofing cement can be use to seal a roof and to fix tiles shingles roll asphalt and any other roof material.

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. Starting at the bottom of the roof map out a guideline with chalk. Apply the cement in stages. At any hardware or home improvement store you ll be able to pick up roofing sealant or cement.

Dot the cement under and around the edge of the last ridge shingle where you removed the nail line. Also apply asphalt cement over the nail heads exposed on the last ridge shingle to prevent water. Of course you can t use roofing cement for just anything but on the other hand it is a rather multi purpose product. Apply a heavy bead of asphalt cement.

You can get roofing cement at the local hardware or building supplies store. 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. Continue to chalk additional guidelines based on the width of the shingle through at least four courses rows across the roof. Roofing cement comes in a caulking tube ready for application or in a tub.

There are formulas for dry and wet surfaces. Use a trowel to scoop up the roofing cement. Roof cement is an emulsion of asphalt refined mineral spirits plasticizers and non asbestos reinforcing fibers. Application apply roof cement with a trowel going to a depth of about 1 8 inch.