Here's a way to cover a low-slope
roof without getting tar on your
pants. Peel and Seal, a self-stick roll
roofing, is a 45-mil membrane that
consists of an aluminum foil surface,
a thin polymer film, and a thicker
substrate of rubberized asphalt. It's
designed for use on free-draining
roofs (ones with no ponding water)
with a minimum slope of 1/2 inch
per foot.
Peel and Seal's defining feature is
the fact that it's easy to put on.
There's no messing around with
torches, mops, or adhesives — just
peel off the release paper and press
the membrane onto the roof. The
manufacturer claims that the only
tool you'll need is a utility knife.
Because it's an asphalt product,