What Is Roofing Underlayment?
roofing underlaymentRoofing underlayment is a barrier material that is installed directly onto a roof deck. Underlayment is either water-resistant or waterproof. Underlayment is an extra layer of protection in case of severe weather. It’s applied over the roof deck and below all other roofing materials.
Three main type of roofing underlayment exist:
- Asphalt-saturated felt (water-resistant)
- Synthetic underlayment (water-resistant)
- Rubberized underlayment (waterproof)
Of course, new technology expanded on these three types. For example, check out elastomeric styrene-butadiene-styrene (SBS) polymers (synthetic rubber) used for underlayments or SBS-modified asphalt membranes.
Endureed’s Underlayment Suggestions
Endureed’s installation specifications call for installation of self-adhering, waterproofing underlayment on top of any roof decking. Self-adhering membranes automatically seal around nails and other penetrations. They do well if exposed to sunlight. Plus, they stick to almost any material.
Installation Tips
Of course, you’ll comply with any low-temperature installation restrictions from the manufacturer. You’ll install lapped in directions to shed water with sides not less than 3.5 inches. Plus, lap ends not less than 6 inches staggered with 24 inches between courses.
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Whether you’re interested in roofing an indoor gazebo or an entire hotel, we’d love to help you choose the right product for the job.
Check out our synthetic thatch roofing materials now to find one that’s right for you:
- Capetown– A trimmed, coarsely textured, longer reed. Replicates African Yellow Grass or “Cape Reed” that replicates the typical African style thatching.
- Kilimanjaro– A heavy reed replicating a traditional weathered, Tanzanian cape reed roof.
- Somerset– A closely tapered, slightly weathered appearing shingle. Replicates a typical, hand trimmed European thatching.
- Kona– A combination of wide leaf and smaller grass reed. Replicates the look of Hawaiian “Pili Grass” and Asian Alang-Alang grass thatching.
- Dominica– A synthetic palm leaf style thatching. Replicates palm leaves commonly used in tropical regions throughout the world.
- Bali– A finer, loosely tapered, slightly longer shingle designed to resemble the appearance of East Asian grass thatching.
- Viva Series– An especially economical synthetic palm thatch.
Plus, we’d be happy to show you how Endureed can provide you with the perfect synthetic thatch roofing for your needs. So, call us at 877-784-2824 or get in touch with us online to learn more.