How To Apply Roofing Granules

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How to apply roofing granules.

I buy my granules in the easy to apply sheets. Applying 3m science to our innovative roofing granules we offer sustainable solutions to homeowners manufactures and contractors. Our specialty granules offer unique performance features for asphalt shingles stone coated metal and low slope cap sheets can reduce the urban heat island effect and pollution in smog ridden cities. Sunlight and freeze thaw cycles can weaken the adhesive that holds the granules to the roofing material which will eventually require replacement or recovering.

If in an hidden area it might be ok. Expect to use about 40 lbs. As an aesthetic treatment of end laps and side laps on granule surfaced built up and modified bitumen membranes mineral shield roofing granules provide a multi faceted design and light reflective construction that adds dimension and depth to membrane products. It also helps create a non slip surface for safety.

Application rates can vary. Nail at the four corners to the end of the ridge and always add a little dab of tar to cover the nail heads. Also apply asphalt cement over the nail heads exposed on the last ridge shingle to prevent water. If in a high visibilty area good luck.

Also excessive loose mineral granules in the gutter or bare spots on the shingles are evidence that the asphalt is deteriorating. See our crew broadcasting granules into silicone coating to finish the restoration of an old epdm commercial roof. Roofing granules may be embedded into roof coating systems to add impact and abrasion resistance. Of 11 3m roofing granules for every 100 sf of application area to cover the roof completely.

Depending opn the area involved you might be able to trowell on some roofing cement and embed the granules in it.