How Do You Hot Mop a Roof

Use a fabric roofing mop to lay up the roof, from lower elevation to high. Apply asphalt to the base sheet, then building felt, then asphalt. Repeat for three layers (four including the base sheet). The felt should be staggered similarly to the base sheet application, shingle style, using two-thirds coverage.

How long does it take to hot mop a roof?

The hot mop roof/ BUR installation job can be completed within 2 to 4 days, depending on the size of the roof and the number of installer we’ve put on the job. This is great news, especially because the average tile roof will take anywhere between a week to up to 10 days to be completely installed.

What is hot mopping?

Hot Mopping is the process of waterproofing with hot asphalt and felt paper in multiple layers. The application can be used in a few different ways, but mostly pertains to the waterproof membrane in a shower. A leaking shower can result in mold, mildew, and costly water damage to your property.