When to use roof underlayment no matter what type of asphalt shingle you are using whether traditional or more robust styles such as under premium designer architectural and performance shingles it is recommended to use a underlayment.
Plastic felt for roofing.
Roofing felt is a layer of tar paper installed beneath the shingles to provide a backup waterproof membrane in case of leakage.
12 x 1 in.
Felt roofing underlayment is typically available in two types.
No 15 felt and no.
Roll out about 10 feet of felt and fasten with staples or roofing nails with plastic washer heads.
In our industry there are two main varieties of underlayment.
30 felt is typically thicker stronger and may be less prone to tearing or ripping off during installation or weather events.
5 penny stainless steel shake shingle nail 5 lbs.
Item 656632 model 0903000.
It also offers fire resistance required for home construction.
Use a construction stapler or a hammer.
Roofing felt also known as tar paper provides a protective underlayment over the roof deck and beneath the shingles.
Electro galvanized steel roofing nails 30 lb pack 14 x 1 3 4 in.
Grace ice water shield 36 in x 75 ft 200 sq ft rubber roof underlayment.
Pack 14 x 1 1 2 in 4d stainless steel shake shingle nail 5lbs pack price.
Put fasteners at least every 8 inches.
Plastic round cap roofing nail 3 000 pack 11 x 1 1 2 in.
Felt paper and synthetic.
Having a layer of roof felt will block the resin preventing it from staining or compromising your roof shingles.
Is felt really that important and what is roofing felt anyway.
Item 169827 model 5003002.
The main advantage of using felt roofing underlayment is cost.