Installing rolled roofing/Other Cheap Alternatives

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thinkxingu

Minister of Fire
Jun 3, 2007
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S.NH
Hi All,
I'm just about to finish my wood rack, but I have some questions on installing rolled roofing--since I'm doing a lean-to roof with plywood, I was going to install drip edge to keep the ends dry. Do I just install the rolled roofing over the drip edge?

Also, any feedback on the least expensive roofing alternative would be appreciated.

Thanks,

S
 
Search on Craigslist or local sites for membrane roofing. Often job site excess, roll ends etc is for sale at a bargain price.
 
Rolls are a cake walk. Start at the top over lap on the way down and calk the nails afterwards. Just be careful if you bend it, they tear!
 
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