Torch on roofing

you start the edge of the roll of using a detail torch and rolling by hand, you then roll the rest advancing the felt with your foot whilst heating with a turbo torch.

Drips shouldn't be a problem, your not trying to felt the whole roll just the bitumen on the back of the felt.

Only used torch on once before, I always subb flat roof work to a guy who does fiberglass, properly done will outlast felt.

 

Exactly that, coldseal, paint decking with bitumen paint, roll out felt and remove plastic backing and it will stick to the painted surface, best done on a warm day, cartridge applied lap sealant/glue. Not the best job in the world but the few I have done are sound.

 

B&Q's do it deffo, thats where I got it from, think it was sumething like £36 top green min, and £30 for base. £15 primer (2.5 lt) and £3.50 for a cartridge of lap sealant.

2 layers would be plenty for a garage, drips formed same way as hot (Form drip, fill middle with base, cover all with top)but you need the lap sealant or even a few cloat nails to hold the drips in place. (The bit thats under the top coat) Hope that makes sense!

 

Ruberoid do a Blue Book that gives advice on applying torch on felt including the details.

http://www.ruberoid.co.uk/index.php?page=15

Also try the FRA (Flat roofing association) do guidance notes

 

Buy "felt and torch on roofing". Its an amazing book that tells you how to do everything on a torch-on felt roof, including drips, insulation etc. It's aimed at both pros and DIY users! Found on amazon, ebay etc, to be honest, screwfix should sell it.