Roll Roofing Over Shingles

Attach with nails along the top edge of the strip.

Roll roofing over shingles.

12 standard rolls of rolled roofing can cover the same area. Cost and installation rolled roofing is generally more affordable and budget friendly than roof shingles. It is easier and quicker to manufacture than shingles since it is a single piece and as a result it is a good deal cheaper. In most cases rolled roofing is much cheaper and easier to install.

Rip cut the starter strip or starter pieces so that they butt up against the second course of existing shingles and are even with the front edge of the existing roofing. One shingle typically covers one square foot. To cover a 36 x 36 foot section you may need 1 296 individual shingles. Roll roofing is asphalt based like most shingles.

Roll roofing generally is sold in a sheet 36 inches long and 60 to 90 feet wide. Use a starter strip or cut pieces for a starter course. Things you ll need rolled roofing razor knife trowel brush hose measuring tape ladder roofing cement 1 inch 2 5 cm long roofing nails hammer chalk. Of course the production costs for rolled roofing is significantly lower because it requires less effort to put asphalt on a large roll than making individual roof shingles.