What Roofing Underlayments Do
Everyone knows that the roof is one of the most important pieces of your home. It can keep the elements out of your home and protect the structural integrity of your house. And, roofs can add a nice aesthetic making your curb appeal increase. There are a lot of things that go into making a good roof, and today you will learn about roofing underlayments.
In this video, a roofing contractor discusses what roofing underlayments are and why they are used. He talks about shingle-specific underlayments which go on the top of a home before the roof is installed.
These function as a second layer of protection if the roof’s seal fails or is damaged.
The first types of underlayments he talks about are asphalt, felt, or tar papers. These papers don’t absorb water so when it rains, these assist the roof in shedding the excess water. This is another layer of protection for your house’s structure so it’s important to know what is under your roof.
Continue watching this video to learn more about roofing underlayments. These are just as important as the roof itself so it’s a good idea to know what they look like and what they do.
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