Underlayments
Underlayments 101: A guide to all the options
By Doug Thagard, Westlake Royal Roofing Solutions. Choosing the right underlayment for the roof material and climate is key. Look to the experts for advice when settling on the perfect pair. The roof is a critical part of the home’s exterior and is often the first point of contact for storms, wind, ...
4 Underlayments That are Above and Beyond the Competition
By Cass Jacoby. With so many choices in underlayment, it is easy to get overwhelmed, we have narrowed down some options for you. The roof looks simple from the ground — where most people stand, the roof is just a couple of planes at an angle to shed water. ...
Things Every Homeowner Should Consider When Picking an Underlayment
By Cass Jacoby. It can be tricky to know the right choice of underlayment for your home when you don’t really know what to consider in the first place. Don’t worry! We have got you covered. As homeowners, we tend to think of roofs as one thing rather than as ...
Your Crash Course in Underlayments
By Cass Jacoby. As a homeowner, you will need to make a lot of decisions about your roof, like choosing the right underlayment. Learn everything you need to know to make the right choice for your home. In Season 1, Episode 2 of the AskARoofer podcast Alice and Megan sit ...
Why is Underlayment Important for your Roof? - PODCAST TRANSCRIPTION
Editor's note: The following is the transcript of an live interview with Dominic Favazza of GCP. You can read the interview below or listen to the podcast. Alice Reynolds: Welcome to the AskARoofer Podcast, a podcast for people with roofs. My name is Alice Reynolds. I'm a new homeowner. Megan ellsworth: And my name ...
How Underlayments Protect Your Home
By Cass Jacoby. GCP’s Grace ICE & WATER SHIELD® is designed to protect the home from wind-driven rain and ice dams; learn more about why this is important. As extreme weather continues to become the new norm, construction and repairs need to bolster themselves to be able to withstand ...
GCP Products Shield This Coastal Luxury Home
By GCP Applied Technologies. GCP products keep this home protected from coastal winds and rain while improving the home’s energy efficiency! This breathtaking home features a “reverse living” design that allows the homeowners to make the most of the spectacular coastal views, which was built by Jeff Sweenor and ...
The Importance of Underlayments That Can Meet Roof Temperature Specifications
By GCP Applied Technologies. Make sure your underlayment can perform in high heat situations and maintain thermal stability. More homeowners are switching to metal roofs and insulated roof decks to improve energy efficiency. Safeguarding the thermal stability of a roof is important, a key element to achieving this is through ...
It’s All About What’s Underneath
By GCP Applied Technologies. What are underlayments? And what can they provide for your roof? Metal roofs have grown substantially in popularity due to several qualities, including a longer lifecycle, better protection and inexpensive maintenance prices. Unvented assemblies and insulated roof decks are also increasingly common as they improve ...
Causes and Cures for Icicles and Ice Dams
By Bob McCrickard, repurposed by RoofersCoffeeShop®. Understand how icicles and ice dams form and what you can do to avoid them this winter. Editor's note: While Bob may no longer be with us, he continues to share his roofing knowledge with homeowners and contractors alike. Enjoy one of Bob's original articles ...
