If your roof is old, it probably has asphaltic felt paper underlayment. Felt is the most common type of underlayment in older homes, and it’s still frequently used today. But is felt paper the best option? Probably not. When it works, it works well(ish). But there’s a reason felt paper is used almost exclusively on …
Every shingle roof needs an underlayment. Because shingles are not adhered at all joints, wind driven rain can get beneath them. Underlayment acts as a water shedding membrane in such case. For more intense issues, like shingle blow off, underlayment is necessary temporary protection for the time before repairs can be conducted. Underlayment is not …
Felt Vs. Synthetic Underlayment A new roof installation consists of a whole lot more than just shingles. There are many other materials and processes that need to be considered. Today at Chase Construction North West Inc., we will be highlighting a vital component of a roofing system, roofing underlayment. This underlayment refers to a layer …
