How to Install a Cast Iron Drain | Torch Down Roofing Guide
On a flat roof, it’s very important to have proper drainage for water to not get trapped. Otherwise it can cause leaks and other major roofing issues. In this video, I’ll show you how to install a cast iron drain on a flat torch down roof.
**Please note that torch down roofing is dangerous and should be installed by a licensed professional. Using an open flame can pose a fire risk and therefore must be handled carefully. Make sure to wear fire resistant gloves when installing torch down roofing.
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0:00 intro
0:12 explanation
1:21 make your drain flush with the roofing material
4:40 spray asphalt-based primer on the drain
5:20 install a ‘target piece’ before torch down
6:58 create finger cuts in the target piece
8:46 temporarily install a clamp
9:47 remove the clamp
10:11 install torch down over the drain
12:16 create finger cuts in the torched target patch
15:01 install clamp
15:55 remove clamp and install Polyflash 1C sealant
17:30 install the drain
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This is just one tutorial from our latest series, “Torch Down Roofing Guide,” where we will walk you through every step of the process when installing torch down material on a roof. From low rise to pipe flashing, from the glass base to the granulated cap sheet, we will give you all the details on how to install torch down roofing. So check out the rest of that series in the playlist marked on our channel page!
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I hope I have him as my roofer.Thank for educating me about flat roof
@RoofRepairSpecialist
Жыл бұрын
Thank you.
Well done , thanks for the vid very informative
@RoofRepairSpecialist
Жыл бұрын
No problem 👍
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the proper way in installing a cast iron drain is using a lead and gum forming it into the cast iron drain then priming that lead and torching your base and cap. not no self adhred membrane. using quick prime isnt a glue so in that aspect that drain will fail and leak in no time.
@RoofRepairSpecialist
2 жыл бұрын
Do you have any pictures or video's would love to see and learn.
@xxdrloveleyxx5185
2 жыл бұрын
@@RoofRepairSpecialist yes i can show you.
@SudoSudo-yh9tt
Жыл бұрын
@@xxdrloveleyxx5185 that's the way I do it as as well except torch the modified onto the lead without adding another base sheet.
What is first layer called??
@RoofRepairSpecialist
Жыл бұрын
Polyglass, Elastobase V
i really hate these drains, if you look at the final result, the lip of the drain is raised SO MUCH off the floor, even with the slits cut into the side of it, there is essentially ALWAYS standing water around them
@RoofRepairSpecialist
Жыл бұрын
Ya I agree, not sure why they design it that way. I prefer going retrofit drains, something like a thunderbird.
Wouldn't it be better to inset the drain into the plywood?
@RoofRepairSpecialist
Жыл бұрын
Ideally yes. Most of the time its not the roofer installing the drains, its a plumber. So we usually have to deal with what they give us.
@wthomas5697
Жыл бұрын
@@RoofRepairSpecialist Oh, okay, thanks. I'll be installing mine so I'll set them into the roof deck.
Don’t you want the drain to be the lowest point of the roof ?
@RoofRepairSpecialist
10 ай бұрын
Yes?
@dannyareia1532
10 ай бұрын
Do you have any videos of open scupper installation without peripet walls
@RoofRepairSpecialist
10 ай бұрын
No, we actually don’t run into that often/ ever, I know it’s a Canada thing. Is that where you’re from?
Don’t you have to install lead in the drain
@RoofRepairSpecialist
6 ай бұрын
That is a great question. Honestly I’ve seen specs on it, I have never tried it but I think it will make for a better system. I need to look into that