Underlayment For Slate Roofing

Some believe that is is the most important part of the roof when in fact it s the least important.

Underlayment for slate roofing.

Roof felt 2 nail 2 layers tu 35 or malarkey modified sheets. The underlayment roll is comfortable to sit on the roof floors and walls or anywhere you need it. Grace ice water shield 36 in x 75 ft 200 sq ft rubber roof underlayment. Some should not be left exposed longer than 30.

I have two roof estimates for underlayment replacement of the entire tile roof which at this time has the builder s original paper from 1989 when i purchased the house new. For example if your slates are being installed with an exposure of 6 inches and you are installing 1x4 skip sheathing with a width of 3 5 inches then you ll have a gap of 2 5 inches between each course of sheathing. The underlayment on a slate roof is often misunderstood. Also the textured fabric lets steep sloppy walkability.

Good surface for chalk lines when laying out the courses. First layer of waterproofing and will provide extra protection for leaks should slates become damaged missing over time or poor installation. Item 169827 model 5003002. Some key functions of a roof underlayment.

Any professional can measure and nail it all over the surface within a few hours. Cushions the slate when nailed into the roof deck. 1 re felt with 2 layers of sbs 40 lb. Assist in fire resistance rating of a slate roof as class a.

Protects the roof and building until the slate is installed.