Roofing underlayment is a water resistant or waterproof barrier material that is installed directly onto your roof deck.
Interlayment is a roofing material that is installed.
The roof in this photo installed five years ago needs to have all the shingles removed and new shingles installed correctly at the contractor s expense.
There are three main types of roofing underlayment.
Always install interlayment under slate tile on metals.
This simple combination of our interlayment system and genuine materials makes for a roof that is easy to install lighter weight and cost effective.
When considering roofing material the designer should always consider the weight of the underlayment fastening system roof accessories and special hip ridge treatments in addition to the roof.
As with any roofing material considerations for weight must be made.
The slatetec patented slate roofing system reduces the weight of a slate roof by applying their very rugged interlayment under the slate.
The most common materials used for roof decks are plywood or oriented strand board osb.
It is applied under all other roofing materials as an added layer of protection from severe weather.
From roofing nails exposure spacing and keyways decking and storage to installation fastening snow brackets dormer flashing and valley flashing.
From replacement roofs to new construction our patented roofing system eliminates roughly 40 of materials needed in a traditional installation.
Interlayment is the installation of an underlayment typically felt paper between each course of shingles.
However by using a ridge vent that is pliable and at least 8 wide the material can be installed across the minimum 3 of air space at the ridge to create a shallowing of the slope at the ridge.
Using slatetec s interlayment the installer is able reduce the slate overlap or headlap which make each slate protect more area therefore less slate is required the key to its cost effectiveness.
Proper roof installation is achieved through experience and sound construction techniques thorough inspections and compliance with code requirements standards and manufacturer recommendations.
From replacement roofs to new construction our patented roofing system eliminates roughly 40 of materials needed in a traditional installation.
Genuine roof systems offer natural sophistication.
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Other steps can be taken to produce roofs that can perform better than code mandated systems.
This simple combination of our interlayment system and genuine materials makes for a roof that is easy to install lighter weight and cost effective.
The predominant ridge material manufactured today is for a medium slope roof.
Always follow the manufacturer s installation instructions.
