Roofing Shingles Felt Paper

Item 656632 model 0903000.

Roofing shingles felt paper.

Felt paper is made from a base of natural wood or synthetic fiberglass materials. Item 169827 model 5003002. This is coated with a protective coating such as asphalt which repels water but allows the underneath product to breathe so air and humidity don t get trapped. Roofing felt also known as tar paper provides a protective underlayment over the roof deck and beneath the shingles.

No 15 felt and no. Roofing felt prevents the deck from being exposed to the elements before or while the shingles are being applied. It s a protective second layer that s installed between the roof deck and roof shingles that seals and protects your roof against leaks. Felt otherwise known as underpayment is required when.

Felt roofing underlayment is typically available in two types. Of course it is a bit more technical than that but this is the basic idea behind how felt works. For many years felt paper served as the leading type of shingle underlayment. What is roofing felt.

Grace ice water shield 36 in x 75 ft 200 sq ft rubber roof underlayment. Generally speaking roofing felt is a felt paper that is soaked in asphalt and other water resistant compounds to produce a membrane. 30 felt is typically thicker stronger and may be less prone to tearing or ripping off during installation or weather events. It also offers fire resistance required for home construction.

The purpose of the shingle underlayment is to provide an additional moisture resistant layer to back up your roof shingles. It improves look and uniformity. Roofing felt also known as tar paper serves as both an extra layer of protection between the shingles and the plywood and as a temporary moisture barrier until all the shingles are in place. What is felt paper.

It s created by saturating paper or fiberglass mat with asphalt. Felt is commonly sold in either 15 or 30 rolls measuring 36 inches wide.