Lines On Roofing Felt

This video walks through the very basic steps for installing tarpaper felt.

Lines on roofing felt.

If you use the lines as guides for installing shingles measure up from the drip edge to confirm that you stay parallel. Why use roofing felt paper. In northern climates ice or snow dams are another common. Lightly scratch a vertical line on the surface with the rear of the blade to mark the length of your shed plus the front and rear overlaps.

Chalk lines should be snapped 33 5 8 above the eave line. It provides backup protection in the event of ice or water damage. Have a helper ready to assist with this step and take care to get the lines straight and clean. Roll out the felt eliminating creases or bubbles and drive at least three staples every foot.

The bottom of the second course of felt should be on top of the first course so that any moisture will flow over the layers of felt. The roofing felt should be applied in layers that overlap. Mark the same at the other end of the roll. Wind driven rain or snow can trap water under your shingles putting your roof deck and inner residence at risk of moisture.

Align this layer with the bottom of the roof. Overlap felt courses at least 4 inches. Remember to leave a 2 overlap. Unroll your felt onto a flat surface.

Roll out a few feet of felt and align the edge of the felt along the rake and the first course. Scratch a line between the two marks to create a vertical guide for your cut. Item 656632 model 0903000. I used this for the felt below the roofing on my new shed.

Snap a chalk line the. This was a great value and a great product. Overlay a second layer of felt 2 to 3 inches and fasten it through the overlay so it secures the top of the felt underneath. After this lines should be snapped every 34 as you move up the roof.

It went down easily. Use the lines printed on the felt as guidelines for lining up the courses. Setting the roll and then nailing off. I especially appreciate the pre made lines on it that makes it very easy to line up your other pieces.

Gaf shingle mate 36 in x 144 ft 400 sq ft felt roof underlayment.