How do I apply new rolled roofing over old?

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Ron C asked:


I want to avoid applying seam over seam. Is it possible to buy a narrower roll such 18″ instead of the standard 36″ for a starter?

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    No Responses to “How do I apply new rolled roofing over old?”

    1. guru Says:
      January 26th, 2012 at 5:48 pm

      cut the first roll in half and then the seams will not line up

    2. William B Says:
      January 26th, 2012 at 8:35 pm

      I just dropped down 4 more inches on the old layer,