Rolled Hot Mop Roof

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Rolled hot mop roof.

Hot mop roofing is a very dirty and somewhat dangerous job it s essentially putting molten asphalt tar over a roof. Because of the fumes released by liquefying asphalt hot mopping contributes to smog production. To install hot mop roofing roofers lay a synthetic base layer top it with a felt layer then pour liquid tar on the roof and spread this sealing compound with a mop which gives the process its name. The asphalt is applied to the roof using a heated mop.

The pros of the hot mop option. If you ve ever seen a hot mopped roof install you ll be thankful your not the one doing it. In the past most commercial buildings and other flat top structures including homes were topped with tar and gravel roofing. A modified bitumen cap sheet is then applied to the asphalt and both layers are nailed to the roof.

To install torch down roofing roofers roll out sheets of a bitumen containing material. Reflective gravel or a cap sheet limits sun damage and improves the roof s appearance. A built up hot mop roof consists of layers of felt and asphalt over a bed of rosin paper. This hot mop roofing application is seen almost entirely in commercial buildings.

Flashing is used around roof features as required. This roof is actually an arrangement of various layers of felt and asphalt finally topped off with a layer of gravel.