We see a lot of questions about ice and water shield and what kind of protection it can offer. Is it necessary? Can it be left exposed? What, exactly, does it do that regular underlayment can’t do? We have the answers to these questions and more below! What is Ice and...

As metal, tile, slate and other premium roofing material markets grow in the U.S., self-adhered (SA) underlayments are playing a critical role in roof assembly.  Advancements in adhesion and increased confidence in walkability make it a product a lot of roofers are...

Rooftops need underlayment for a variety of reasons—and choosing a high-quality synthetic underlayment is key to a roofing system that protects the home underneath, helps the roof last longer, all while saving homeowners money. So what are the advantages of using a...

Roofing technology has existed for as long as humans began building shelters (thousands of years)! In that time, things have changed so much that we’ve gone from basic materials like turf, hides, bark, or clay, to entire roofing systems featuring multiple layers of...

“Winter is coming,” as they say in the world of A Song of Ice and Fire. Luckily for roofers, you don’t have to deal with dragons, wights, and whatever else—but the weather does still pose challenges in many areas. We have winter roofing safety tips you need to ensure...

Here at Epilay, we are pleased to announce the addition of a new underlayment to our lineup. This one is part of the PlyStik Plus line: PlyStik SA-250 is coming to join our original PlyStik Plus Peel-and-Stick underlayment. Have questions about this new product? Read...

Metal roofing is having a moment right now, and there are a couple of good reasons for its recent upswing in popularity. First and foremost, these roofs are durable and long-lasting. Sheet metal, in particular, is known to have excellent wind resistance, and most...

There are a lot of new, up-and-coming trends in the roofing industry right now! What’s driving these trends? Some of it is the need to create energy-efficient roofing, or roofing that can stand up to weather that is becoming increasingly more extreme. The pandemic is...

In the roofing industry, the COVID-19 saga continues. Raw materials shortages have been affecting every aspect of construction in the form of increasing prices, shipping delays, and other issues. All of this is compounded by the fact that storm season has resulted in...

It’s undeniable that COVID-19 has had sweeping impacts on the roofing industry, some of which, we’ve talked about before. Early on, roofing contractors experienced material and inspection delays, canceled jobs, and layoffs. As things have progressed, prices have gone...