Don't Make A Mistake With This Part Of Your Roof

One of the most important but least talked about aspects of a homes roofing system is the underlayment. Underlayment materials can range from simple felt paper to synthetic underlayment.

Let’s take a look at why you don’t want to make a mistake with your underlayment when having your roof replaced.

ROOFING UNDERLAYMENT

Before shingles or metal are installed on your roof, an underlayment material should to be laid down on the deck of your roof. The purpose of underlayment is to a protective layer above the wood decking on a roof that helps prevent wood rot and water penetrations. 

In areas like Park City that experience heavy snow, having a heavy duty underlayment is essential to ensure that your home is protected.

There are many brands of underlayment and methods for installation; some are better than others. Simple felt underlayment is the most budget friendly option but offers the least protection.

Synthetic underlayment options like Sharkskin are recommended in harsh climates because they are effective water barriers that don’t shrink or crack in the cold.

Synthetic underlayment will help prevent water from leaking into your house even if it penetrates through the outside layer of the roof because it acts as another water barrier.  

Budget roofing contractors will often reduce the quality of underlayment used and will use less ice and water shield to reduce costs.

Conclusion

Using high-quality underlayment in Park City is essential because of the constant freezing and thawing of water on the roof of a home. While some budget roofers will quote and use cheaper alternatives to synthetic underlayment, homeowner should always ask for a high quality underlayment material.