How do you remove a torch from a roof?

Slice it with a sharp utility knife, using a hook blade and then use a roofers tear-off shovel or pitch fork to get under it and roll it progressively back onto itself in manageable sized sections. Most times, unless there is decking damage, you would not need to remove the material if it is one layer thick.

How much does a roll of torch down roofing cost?

The average price range for bargain-grade or discounted torch down roofing is $365 up to $460 for 1,200 square feet. Superior-grade materials for an area of the same size can cost anywhere from $850 up to $1,075.

What’s the difference between torch on and torch down roofing?

Torch down roofing can also be known as torch-on roofing, but for the rest of this article we’ll refer to it as torch down roofing. Torch roofing is a way of covering a flat roof which is made up of three layers. These three layers are bitumen, and they are melted on to a roof surface.

Do you need to use torch on Felt roofing?

Using three layers of felt is required by building regulations for habitable areas of a home. For sheds and garages, only two layers may be needed. The dangers of applying these layers with the use of a hot flame makes torch-on felt roofing a job best left to the professionals.

What makes up the membrane of a torch down roof?

Once the layers reach the right temperature, seams are melted together to create a waterproof seal. The membrane layers of a torch down roof are made of an asphalt compound called bitumen that is modified with either rubber or plastic. The main strength of this type of roofing is that it can expand and contract without melting or cracking.

What’s the life expectancy of a torch on roof?

We all want to know! Well, unlike other flat roofing options, a torch-on roofing can only last for 15 to 20 years in an average. Some, however, can reach until about 30 years depending on external circumstances as well as the maintenance. If you’re a little dismayed, here’s something you need to think about…

What is torch on roofing and why use it?

A torch is used to melt asphalt material directly onto the roof. This creates a waterproof barrier. It is often used on flat roofs where snow or rain water can collect and sit or long periods. It covers the entire roof surface at an even thickness.

What is torch roofing material?

Torch on roofing is composed of a combination of asphalt and resin. It is highly resistant to damage from the weather, debris, pests, and rot.