my dad did built up felt flat roofing for over 50 years .I done it on an off for 30years .we used to use 2 gas guns an a roll bar on big Areas always better ,but I still use the good old roll an pour to this day .or do a clean finish .
I have watched 100 guys walk on material the just had a flame on.... so stupid keep it up brother one if the only guys i see with a proper bleed out and flame control
brings back memories 30yr ago,bronze debigum,euroroof italy, hyranger france good felts, bark brown mineral pour and roll much quicker,soapy water for picking up the seams,I miss it,you cant beat a woodwool slab roof,any jobs for an old hand
However you see somebody flatroofing around the world I always come to conclusion best roofers according to way of work, regulations, details etc are German roofers... ... Best training education by practice and lessons and a centurylasting tradition... .... Many roofs in Europe are in original shape and best condition and older than American or canadian history...
nice to see good work, i do flat roofing in ns. modified,epdm and pvc's. it's nice to see that someone else takes pride in thier work. yes degranulation, i like!!
degranulating is so overrated its not even funny. the same heat used to bond the top cap to the ply/seam underneath is more than enough heat to degranulate at the same time. try it sometime on wall stripping and see for yourself.
Looks ok, try standing on the other side of the roll and push it foreword with one foot, constantly putting pressure on the roll, so the bitumen can really vulcanise. And a hugh plus is that you're not walking backwards so you won't fall over any obstacles or into openings
Your not meant to ever walk on freshly torched felt, walking behind rolling with a foot is 100% the wrong way. You are supposed to roll it out with a cane like shown here.
have you tried nailing the base layer up side down at 9 inch ctrs, you have bitumen on bitumen and don't need as much heat on the area, just the lap, it's vented from the deck,for timber decks only,I tried it years ago and it works fine,black glass fibre drip to eaves,bonded to base layer and nailed the cap sheet bonded to trim.
Your roll should be rolled tighter for a more consistent bleed out .... I can give many more tips on your torching and I would only rate you as a 6 out of 10 ... keep learning
Allin Benyamin typical roofer thinks he knows best. His bleed out was above average from what I’ve seen. I didn’t like the way he did his end lap but everyone does there shit a little differently
Moerakski yes the torch down well still be hot and soft to walk on. always use a pull stick. i c alot wanana be torchers walking on torchdown and kicking it the same time. this guy did a good job. union roofers kick ass.
If you walk on the product when it's hot you'll with push in all the granules (tiny colored rocks) or they'll be stuck to the bottom of your shoes in a big hot mess. You can walk on it after about ten minutes depending on the temperature outside
cambia lavoro!! 1 la guaina la devi far sormontare 10 cm 2 non si cammina MAI all' indietro su un tetto 3 si fa scorrere il rotolo con i piedi cosi da far aderire la guaina 4 se a stende un rotolo ci metti 5 minuti mi immagino che tu stia lavorando ad ore e non al metro!
