How to Install Torch Down | Torch Down Roofing Guide

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  • Опубликовано: 23 июл 2024
  • If you have a flat roof, one of the materials you can choose to install on your roof is torch down. In this video we will show you how to install torch down roofing on a roof field. We'll be installing Polyglass' torch down cap sheet in this video.
    **Please note that torch down roofing is dangerous and should be installed by a licensed professional. Using an open flame can pose a fire risk and therefore must be handled carefully. Make sure to wear fire resistant gloves when installing torch down roofing.
    Keep all flammable scrap and debris at least 10 feet away from the building. A fire extinguisher is needed within 50 feet of anywhere where more than 5 gallons of flammable or combustible liquids or 5 pounds of flammable gas are being used on the job site. No one on a job site can be more than 100 feet away from a fire extinguisher at all times. There must be at least one fire extinguisher for 3,000 square feet of work area.
    The full list of OSHA’s Fire Protection and Prevention regulations can be found here: www.osha.gov/sites/default/fi...
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    0:00 intro
    0:10 explanation
    0:50 setting up to torch the first roll on your field
    1:56 side lap explanation and purpose
    2:35 kick out the material in front of you while torching
    3:09 how much of the roll to burn with the torch
    3:31 torching the first roll of material
    3:59 overheating the cap sheet
    4:16 dog-ear the corners of the cap sheet
    4:55 torching at the seams
    5:35 how to torch a new roll at the joint of the previous roll
    9:03 how to granulate seams
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    This is just one tutorial from our latest series, “Torch Down Roofing Guide,” where we will walk you through every step of the process when installing torch down material on a roof. From low rise to pipe flashing, from the glass base to the granulated cap sheet, we will give you all the details on how to install torch down roofing. So check out the rest of that series in the playlist marked on our channel page!
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Комментарии • 110

  • @RoofRepairSpecialist
    @RoofRepairSpecialist  2 года назад +14

    Thanks for watching! Let me know if this video was helpful, and what other tutorials you'd like to see for torch down roofing!

    • @JohnDoe-jc3cl
      @JohnDoe-jc3cl Год назад +1

      Thorough explanation.
      Subscribed 👍
      I like the way you went back and squeezed out 1/4” on the edges to confirm a tight joint.
      You are a great teacher 🧰🪚👍

    • @user-ue4gg2li6n
      @user-ue4gg2li6n Год назад

      Everything about this video is wrong.😂😂😂 what a gong show.

  • @barbarahenn-pander5872
    @barbarahenn-pander5872 Год назад +6

    I am trying to educate myself in preparation for getting our torch on roof replaced. This video was very helpful. Thank you.

  • @scottnutter3068
    @scottnutter3068 Год назад +7

    I'm impressed that you built that structure to make the video. I call that going the extra mile. Most people show on-the-job installation which I also learn a lot from. But your vid is top of the mark.

    • @RoofRepairSpecialist
      @RoofRepairSpecialist  Год назад +1

      Thank you, we actually built these structures for training purposes.

    • @user-rn9xt3yn8t
      @user-rn9xt3yn8t Год назад

      He did it to pass his torch down class. It’s a requirement. He’s smart to make a video out of it, but it’s required.

  • @roofermarc1
    @roofermarc1 5 месяцев назад +2

    Nice. I've done torch downs since the 80's. I usually over heat some areas, learned something new today by 45 ing that lap that's under the top. Thanks.

    • @RoofRepairSpecialist
      @RoofRepairSpecialist  5 месяцев назад

      Love it, I always feel the same, always something new I can learn to improve my craft

  • @raymondloaiza3420
    @raymondloaiza3420 5 месяцев назад +1

    Thanks for the video!
    I love watching all your videos. We’re a family owned roofing company that has been around since 1992. My dad was a journeyman with the local union since the late 70’s. For years all we did was Hot Mop…so with all the newer products coming out…your videos have been very informative and I’ve learned a lot.
    Thank you and God Bless!

    • @RoofRepairSpecialist
      @RoofRepairSpecialist  5 месяцев назад

      Thank you for watching and your support, if you approve of my work bring a roger yourself I consider that a huge complement.

  • @dlharris1941
    @dlharris1941 Год назад +3

    Excellent tutorial!

  • @seamosserchin9024
    @seamosserchin9024 Год назад +3

    Thanks for sharing, great technique.👍

  • @robertorondan821
    @robertorondan821 Год назад +4

    This is a Master class. You are very good teacher. I like your video 👍👍👍👍

  • @colectiaesterasrl2079
    @colectiaesterasrl2079 7 месяцев назад

    Thank you for sharing professional skills!

  • @manojparmar7712
    @manojparmar7712 Год назад

    Great video guys!

  • @csidun9087
    @csidun9087 3 месяца назад

    Thank you for your video, I like the granulated seams as well!

  • @cstreater
    @cstreater Год назад +6

    The absolute hardest part of my torchdown roof replacement project is finding someone in Olympia WA that would do the job as perfect as shown in your video.

    • @RoofRepairSpecialist
      @RoofRepairSpecialist  Год назад +5

      Thank you, I appreciate the compliment. Don’t settle. If you can’t find anyone I would recommend finding a qualified roofer and have them install whatever product they are most comfortable with. Better to have a properly installed inferior product then a poorly installed superior one.

    • @jeezzluizzrico5297
      @jeezzluizzrico5297 7 месяцев назад +3

      I’m in Portland. If you still need someone to install that at a professional level I’m here bud

    • @Mma-basement-215
      @Mma-basement-215 11 дней назад

      When you install a torch down roof when you lay your roles as long as everything is prepped right and they overlap everything and bleed it out you'll be fine and after everything's installed people should go back and tie everything in with mocking & fabric to be safe you're up and down seems should get muck fabric any Windows any exhaust pipes chimney saying what you're capping not to mention your gutters and downspout roofing is one of them things you have to be Hands-On and do and it takes years of experience

  • @bahmannosratollah7017
    @bahmannosratollah7017 Год назад

    Thank you so much For your easy to understand explanation. very professional unreliable method.

  • @christianandrews1328
    @christianandrews1328 8 месяцев назад

    Very nice a lot of good information in this video thank you !

  • @samuelzaccaro5908
    @samuelzaccaro5908 2 года назад +1

    Great videos

  • @KPDetails
    @KPDetails Год назад

    Thanks for a great video!

  • @bxblack
    @bxblack 4 месяца назад

    Awesome video, Great instruction and I like your 2 step method. 👍

    • @RoofRepairSpecialist
      @RoofRepairSpecialist  4 месяца назад

      Thank you! Cheers!

    • @bxblack
      @bxblack 4 месяца назад

      @@RoofRepairSpecialist do you have any tip or video on how to wrap an outside corner and a circular shape like a vent base using rubber 😉👍🏽

  • @joesarkis7337
    @joesarkis7337 4 месяца назад

    Excellent and very informative video A+

  • @resilientroofingnj
    @resilientroofingnj 8 месяцев назад

    Great info!

  • @bahmannosratollah7017
    @bahmannosratollah7017 Год назад

    Thank you so much Fourier

  • @JP-kg6wn
    @JP-kg6wn Год назад

    thank you, much very helpful.

  • @wonderc7373
    @wonderc7373 Месяц назад

    I will make video lol this guy is a great seller

  • @villavine10
    @villavine10 21 день назад

    What do you do when the roll starts to run off away or towards the seam?

  • @marknicholls4133
    @marknicholls4133 Месяц назад

    I live in North Wales in the UK. I plan to Felt the flat roof on a garden room. I hope there are suppliers that can provide this type of felt product.

  • @JtotheRizzo
    @JtotheRizzo 9 месяцев назад

    Thanks for the video tutorial. I'm repairing our old roof with plans to replace the entire roof in the near future. What material is the underlayment for the torch down cap? Is it felt paper? What do you use to secure the underlayment to the plywood sub? Galvanized nails/screws with washers? Thanks in advance!

    • @RoofRepairSpecialist
      @RoofRepairSpecialist  9 месяцев назад +2

      My favorite base is polyglass elastobase V. Secured using ring shank galvanized metal cap nails

  • @adammaster122
    @adammaster122 Год назад +1

    How do you do an inside corner? Mine transitions into the siding. What do you run up on the vertical surface? All 3 layers? Then compression bar? Do you Mount the compression bar underneath the siding on the sheathing if you're redoing the siding anyways or does it have to be on top of the siding? I'm guessing you use OSI quad?

    • @RoofRepairSpecialist
      @RoofRepairSpecialist  Год назад +2

      This is a tricky question. I don’t have a video yet on inside corner. However I alway recommend using a z bar for your siding and having the membrane tuck under the Z Bar. We use Chemlink products. Usually M1

  • @andyponcia7722
    @andyponcia7722 10 месяцев назад

    Do you have a video about adding a mid ply or.not for needs or how to do it?

    • @RoofRepairSpecialist
      @RoofRepairSpecialist  10 месяцев назад

      No I don’t believe so. Do you think that would be useful

  • @fredjones1238
    @fredjones1238 6 месяцев назад

    how about installing a corner scupper then tying the roofing in

  • @paulmaldonado3177
    @paulmaldonado3177 4 месяца назад

    Question maybe it’s just your sample roof but what do you do on opposite side of the over lap with tar strip.
    There’s no tar strip on that side.

    • @RoofRepairSpecialist
      @RoofRepairSpecialist  4 месяца назад

      It’s the same idea, not sure if I have a video specifically on that. Take a look at the other videos, should be on there

    • @paulmaldonado3177
      @paulmaldonado3177 4 месяца назад

      @@RoofRepairSpecialist I'll check it out. You guys are looking at a job I have next friday.👍👍

  • @superbad0415
    @superbad0415 Год назад

    I have a 30 years old flat roof with small pebbles on it. I need to put a new one because I am also planning to have a solar panels also on the roof. Should I remove the old roof and put a new one or just put two layers of bitumen on top of the old one? Thank you.

    • @RoofRepairSpecialist
      @RoofRepairSpecialist  Год назад

      Removing would definitely be your best option.

    • @illya2348
      @illya2348 Год назад

      Sweep the roof to get the loose Rock Off, you can torch base right down to the substrate, I would recommend taking a flat shovel to level it as much as you can, then sweep, I've done it before you just got to make sure you've got good adhesion on your base layer.

    • @fredjones1238
      @fredjones1238 6 месяцев назад

      3 layers is code , then you need to remove but of i think always better to start fresh

  • @kq124
    @kq124 Год назад

    is this a finished project or can you add something more comfortable to walk on if you've used it on a bedroom balcony ?

    • @RoofRepairSpecialist
      @RoofRepairSpecialist  Год назад +2

      Don’t recommend using this product as a balcony or walking on it. On a hot day if you walk on it you will start damaging the material. Use a product rated for traffic.

  • @dahaizhao1631
    @dahaizhao1631 Год назад

    what material you use about 7:15 in the video? thanks

    • @RoofRepairSpecialist
      @RoofRepairSpecialist  Год назад

      If I understood correctly you are asking about the laps. That is not a product. Rather when we heat up the granules they are imbedded in the role allowing the bitumen/ tar to come to the surface.

  • @rostamr4096
    @rostamr4096 9 месяцев назад

    Great and very helpful video. Can this torch on roof being painted and sealed? Like can I paint it white?

    • @RoofRepairSpecialist
      @RoofRepairSpecialist  9 месяцев назад +1

      Yes, most common options are an acrylic or silicone

    • @rostamr4096
      @rostamr4096 9 месяцев назад

      is there a brand that you recommand? @@RoofRepairSpecialist

    • @RoofRepairSpecialist
      @RoofRepairSpecialist  9 месяцев назад +1

      Depending on where you are and what’s available, a few solid brands are; APOC, polyglass, ASC, Gaco

    • @rostamr4096
      @rostamr4096 9 месяцев назад

      thank you@@RoofRepairSpecialist

  • @wildcheekymonkey
    @wildcheekymonkey 7 месяцев назад

    thnx for the video but what is under the torch roof?

    • @RoofRepairSpecialist
      @RoofRepairSpecialist  7 месяцев назад +1

      Different options, usually what’s called a glass base. We prefer polyglass elastobase

  • @vadivelanmuniandy312
    @vadivelanmuniandy312 2 года назад

    hi . where to buy this granules?

  • @edgarvelasco388
    @edgarvelasco388 7 месяцев назад

    wouldn't primer work well on the overlapped granules? Great point in burning them though

  • @nonsheep5823
    @nonsheep5823 Год назад

    Here in uk we would remove pebbles jet wash roof of ,alow to dry,apply bitumen primer and overlay with torch on ... why remove a roof thats not leaking? Will now be a perfect base for your torch on roof

    • @RoofRepairSpecialist
      @RoofRepairSpecialist  Год назад

      So you pressure wash all the granules off? that is interesting. I have never seen that here, however I do see the value in it.

    • @brevanlind
      @brevanlind Год назад

      Instead of pressure washing just buy double the smooth. Essentially same thing

  • @walterszkarlat6746
    @walterszkarlat6746 Год назад +1

    youre roofer has hands of steel

    • @RoofRepairSpecialist
      @RoofRepairSpecialist  Год назад

      Lol, he really does. However much I try to get him to wear gloves he hates it. I've bought different types of gloves trying to find something thats comfortable with no luck.

  • @niazniaz5489
    @niazniaz5489 Год назад

    Holle sir
    I need job waterproofing Mambrn

    • @RoofRepairSpecialist
      @RoofRepairSpecialist  Год назад

      Sorry, not sure I understand

    • @paramdeepsinghvirk8214
      @paramdeepsinghvirk8214 Год назад

      @@RoofRepairSpecialistI’m from india I want to instal our cement porch ..what’s warranty that’s collr and any other problm

  • @Al-wm4je
    @Al-wm4je 10 месяцев назад

    Where I can buy polyglass membranes in Los Angeles

  • @zephyrguzman6462
    @zephyrguzman6462 6 месяцев назад

    Why not primer instead of melting the granules off?? Primer would integrate bitumen into new granules

  • @Gidro.Izalatsiya777
    @Gidro.Izalatsiya777 Год назад +1

    🤝🤝🤝🤝🤝🤝🤝🤝👍👍👍👍👍

  • @notimportant3686
    @notimportant3686 Год назад

    i dont' think i've ever seen anyone torch the seams separately from the field... and the cutting of the 45 angle seems completely unproductive since you're heating the part that overlaps to remove the granules anyway

    • @RoofRepairSpecialist
      @RoofRepairSpecialist  Год назад

      Just cause you haven't seen it doesn't mean it can't or shouldn't be done, some of our guys do it this way, some of them do the seams at the same time.

    • @notimportant3686
      @notimportant3686 Год назад

      @@RoofRepairSpecialist don't understand the point of your comment... i didn't say it can't or shouldn't be done, just said i've never seen it that way

    • @cougarlover28
      @cougarlover28 6 месяцев назад

      That 45 degree angle is much better seal

  • @SOYHANDYMANGT
    @SOYHANDYMANGT 2 месяца назад

    Te Gustaría aprender flat roofing? Entra a este canal 🇬🇹👍🏻

  • @wonderc7373
    @wonderc7373 Месяц назад

    No man this all messed up nail base is not strong good for no ice roofers tho, torch down should be solid bled all around and firm, no cut flaps ( spidercut) for drains there should be a solid bleed out and there should be only a few nails around scuppers in the correct places the cap should be de granulated at 6" at the base of the flashing and please don't put m1 or caulking on the drain holes and block the water flow that is meant to catch the leaves

  • @Ser_Yozha
    @Ser_Yozha 7 месяцев назад

    Вы сами сделали кучу ошибок.

  • @user-ue4gg2li6n
    @user-ue4gg2li6n Год назад +1

    Polyglass is absolute trash, it’s the cheapest material on the market. Only cheap jacks use polyglass, cap nails all throughout the flashings, 😂😂😂😂😂

    • @RoofRepairSpecialist
      @RoofRepairSpecialist  Год назад

      Sounds like you really know what your talking about😂

    • @jaywood8296
      @jaywood8296 9 месяцев назад +1

      Don't tell my clients- I've installed a bunch of it, no problems. Oh, and that's "Mister jack" to you...