In the process of carrying out roofing works, as well as in the repair of the roof, waterproofing material is laid or bituminous mastics are melted , for which a propane burner is used. In addition, it can also be used for drying surfaces, cutting or soldering metals, heating any workpieces or products to high temperatures, firing old paint and other works that require the fulfillment of such conditions.
Typically, a propane burner is a metal cup, which is equipped with a nozzle and a plastic (or wooden) handle fastened to the body. The glass of the device is designed to protect the flame from blowing by the wind. Gas enters the casing by means of a gas supply hose. The propane burner is equipped with a valve that allows you to easily adjust the gas supply in the right amount. The flame length is also adjustable. Saving propane is achieved due to the fact that the device is equipped with a gearbox that controls its consumption. Almost all types of burners are able to
draw in air from the atmosphere. The device is launched using a lighter or matches.
The propane burner is equipped with a device that helps regulate operating modes. Many models have a standby mode, which allows you to not consume gas in vain during a break in work. During operation, the device is heated to very high temperatures, which forces the manufacturer to use only high-strength materials for the manufacture of these products. The propane roof burner is equipped with a handle, the length of which is no more than a meter. The weight of the entire device is 1-1.5 kilograms. Protection against burns is provided by the holder of heat-resistant plastic or high-strength wood.
There are certain rules for working with a device such as a gas propane burner. If a roofing material or some other modern material for a surfaced roof is used as a waterproofing material , then first you need to prepare the basis for its installation. To do this, the base must be cleaned of debris, and then leveled with a concrete screed, if necessary. The rolled material is rolled out over the entire area of the roof so that adjacent sheets form an overlap, the width of which is up to 90 millimeters. Using a burner, the rolls are fixed at the base of the roof. When the flame warms up this base and the bottom of the roll, you can slowly roll out the material, then to press it to the base. Further along the canvas should be held with a hand roller to get rid of all air gaps.
The last stage of using the burner involves heating the seams of the material, which are overlapped. Seams should be additionally rolled using a special manual fixture. The use of a gas burner for work is allowed only at temperatures above 15 degrees below zero. Lower temperatures force the use of liquid fuel appliances.