Laying roofing felt with hot bitumen single handed

[Elder]

Hi,

Any advice please on Laying roofing felt with hot bitumen single handed

I have in the past had my son to do the pouring, with me laying the felt.

Many Thanks

Bob

 

[catlad]

I cannot think of an easy way on your own. Why don't you use torch on felt it will be less hassle on your own.

 

[cotswoldbuilders]

Pour and roll is really a 2 man job, as Catlad said, switch to torch on.
Ever thought about using epdm.

 

[foxhole]

Did my flat roof with epdm, 4m X 7m, a struggle on my own, carrying it up the ladder was the toughest bit.[It was in one piece]

 

[Xenon]

Its do able but a hard days graft. Keeping the pot right and up and down like a blue arse fly is knackering.

 

[Elder]

Thanks all for the help and advice.

If I was to try laying felt with hot bitumen single handed would you still use the pouring can similar in shape but as you know a lot sturdier and heavier than a watering can, and if so should it say be half full, and what size, or would you use a metal jug and again what size.

Cheers-Bob

 

[Xenon]

Bucket for big runs, can for small runs and insulation. Mop for details but the northerners use a wok type pan or jug for details.