Whenever homeowners talk about their roofing systems, some tend to think it’s only made up of the roof deck, which holds the roof up; the shingles, the exterior portion of the roof that improves your home’s curb appeal; and the flashing, which protects the vulnerable portions of your roof from leaks. While these three are important components of the roof, roof maintenance professionals say that there is another part that you should never forget about: the underlayment.
Here’s everything you need to know about the roofing underlayment.
Roofing Underlayment: What Is It?
The underlayment is a water-resistant or waterproof barrier material that is installed beneath all the materials that make up your roofing system. Like the flashing, its main purpose is to serve as an additional layer of protection from water damage, preventing your roof from deteriorating earlier than it’s meant to. If you have plans of installing a new underlayment in your home, avoid trying to DIY it as doing so can be complicated. Instead, don’t hesitate to turn to the roof replacement pros of Fields Roof Services for assistance in its installation.
Types of Roofing Underlayment
When installing underlayment for your roofing system, you can choose between three types. The first is the asphalt-saturated underlayment, a flexible and water-resistant material that was the standard 15 years ago before synthetics became commonplace. The second kind is the non-bitumen synthetic, the most common type of underlayment that replaced asphalt-saturated underlayment. Finally, there’s the rubberized asphalt underlayment, a premium underlayment that boasts the benefits of the first two underlayments while remaining completely waterproof.
Need someone who can help you maintain your roof? Simply turn to Fields Roof Services. When it comes to installing modified bitumen roof and roof replacement services, we are the number one expert to approach and we won’t let you down! Give us a call at (253) 852-4974 or fill out our contact form to get a quote.
