Pitched Roof Tar Paper

Begin your first row of tar paper with the bottom of the tar paper slightly hanging over the edge of the roof.

Pitched roof tar paper.

Sometimes called roofing felt underlayment roofing tar paper or roll roofing this is a layer of protection installed between the roof deck and the roofing shingles. Drip edges on the eaves any valley liners and all flashing should be installed before the tar paper is laid. It provides extra waterproofing to protect the wood until shingles are installed. Roll out the tar paper along the bottom edge of the roof.

Roofing felt also known as tar paper provides a protective underlayment over the roof deck and beneath the shingles. Before laying roof felt all rotten decking must be replaced. Cut it to fit your roof if. It also offers fire resistance required for home construction.

Chalk lines should be snapped 33 5 8 above the eave line.