But one system that never goes out of style is the traditional built up hot mop roof.
How to hot mop a roof.
A modified bitumen cap sheet is then applied to the asphalt and both layers are nailed to the roof.
The hot asphalt is laid out evenly with a large heated mop over the surface.
Nail 45 degree cant strips at all inside corners 12 inches on center using a hammer and roofing nails.
Hot mop roof basics.
It cannot be applied over a gravel topped or mineral surfaced roof however.
How to hot mop a roof step 1.
This hot mop roofing application is seen almost entirely in commercial buildings.
Hot mop roofing is a very dirty and somewhat dangerous job it s essentially putting molten asphalt tar over a roof.
An application of aluminum fiber coating quickly seals many small leaks and can prolong the life of a roof.
It involves spreading a layer of hot asphalt on the base layer of the roof.
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.
However we do occasionally see it on porch roofs on homes or other flat roofing area s also referred to as.
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.
Apply plenty of roofing cement to fill the void and smooth the cement so water can run off unimpeded.
The heat of the asphalt can easily burn the installers so additional care has to be taken during the installation process.
If short handed staple one end.
The asphalt is applied to the roof using a heated mop.
Layer and nail base sheets shingle.
When the time comes to re roof your home the hot mop option is a common one.
The installation of a hot mop roof is a messy experience.
To begin the hot mop process a layer of hot asphalt will be spread on top of the roof s base sheet.
During my 30 years in the roofing business i ve installed many types of roofing and seen a number of products come and go.
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.
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.
Hot mopped asphalt roofing hot tar.