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Applying Roofing Cement
How to Apply Roofing Cement on a New or
Damaged Asphalt Roof
By Mark J. Donovan
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Roofing cement is used in the
installation and repair of asphalt shingled roofs. Roofing cement comes in
various size containers as well as in tubes. Usually a trowel, putty knife
and/or caulking gun are used in the process of applying roofing cement.
Shingling a Roof and Applying
Roofing Cement
Shingling a roof typically
includes applying roofing cement around skylights, flashing, vent pipes,
valleys and chimneys. Roofing cement is also used to cover any exposed
roofing nails such as around ridge vents and ridge vent caps.
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In some cases roofing cement is
also used to help hold shingles in place, such as roof ridge shingles on a
hip roof.
Repairing a Shingled Roof and
Applying Roofing Cement
For asphalt shingle repair,
roofing cement is commonly used for patching small asphalt shingle cracks,
seams and holes. It is also used in the replacement of damaged shingles.
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Photo by Mark Donovan |
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To apply roofing cement on small
asphalt shingle cracks, seams or holes, simply use a putty knife or trowel
to work the roofing cement into the affected area.
If a damaged asphalt shingle needs to be replaced, work the nails loose on
the shingle just above the damaged one with a flatbar. Then remove these
nails so that you can slide the damaged asphalt shingle out. |
Once you have removed the damaged
shingle, slide a new one into its place. Then replace the roofing nails that you
had previously removed on the upper shingle. Finally, apply roofing cement over
the nail heads and press the upper shingle down firmly.
Word of Caution
Note that working on roofs is
dangerous work. Though many roofing cements can be applied on wet surfaces, I
highly recommend waiting until the roof is thoroughly dry to avoid slipping and
falling from the roof. Also make sure that the roof is free from debris to avoid
tripping and potentially falling from the roof.
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