Rolled Hot Mop Roof

It involves spreading a layer of hot asphalt on the base layer of the roof.

Rolled hot mop roof.

To install torch down roofing roofers roll out sheets of a bitumen containing material. The pros of the hot mop option. This is definitely a professional only roofing category. Hot mop roofing is a very dirty and somewhat dangerous job it s essentially putting molten asphalt tar over a roof.

Reflective gravel or a cap sheet limits sun damage and improves the roof s appearance. The asphalt is applied to the roof using a heated mop. A built up hot mop roof consists of layers of felt and asphalt over a bed of rosin paper. It s also called hot mop roofing or built up roofing because of the techniques used.

A modified bitumen cap sheet is then applied to the asphalt and both layers are nailed to the roof. Flashing is used around roof features as required. 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. If you ve ever seen a hot mopped roof install you ll be thankful your not the one doing it.

This hot mop roofing application is seen almost entirely in commercial buildings. Comes with a warranty that is viewed as above average.