Smart roofers know that when it comes to protecting a roof, the right underlayment is crucial. That’s why Epilay offers products like EpiStik Ice & Water peel and stick underlayment. This is an underlayment that is designed to offer superior protection against the elements, making it an ideal component for any roofing system.
Ready to learn more about how EpiStik Ice & Water can enhance rooftop durability? We’ll highlight the top features below.
1. High Performance Against Moisture
Advanced engineering is what sets EpiStik Ice & Water apart from other types of underlayment. This product is a granulated fiberglass-reinforced SBS-modified bitumen underlayment. As such, the bitumen-based adhesive ensures a secure seal against the roof deck—and it seals around fasteners, too. That gives this underlayment the ability to create a completely watertight roofing system, which is ideal for moisture protection in areas prone to storms, heavy rains, and snow.
2. Incredible Durability
Another big advantage of EpiStik Ice & Water is its impressive durability. With a 55-MIL thickness, this underlayment creates a robust shield that resists tearing and other forms of damage. With this kind of durability, Ice & Water is designed to last a lifetime, even under heavier roofing materials like metal or concrete tiles that might cause less durable underlayments to wear out prematurely.
3. Impact and Tear Resistance
Rooftops are constantly exposed to harsh weather conditions, from heavy rain and snow to strong winds and hail. Ideally, your primary roofing material, whether it be asphalt shingles or something tougher, like metal, should offer plenty of protection in most scenarios.
Sometimes, however, storms, high winds, and other elements can damage the roof—and that’s when you need a tough underlayment like EpiStik Ice & Water. With its durable composition, this underlayment can stand up to the elements without tearing or puncturing, which will help ensure the integrity of a roofing system even in the harshest of conditions.
4. Superior Fire Resistance
In addition to its waterproofing and impact resistance, EpiStik Ice & Water also features a Class A fire rating as per the ASTM E 108. This is the highest level of fire resistance available for roofing products. With this kind of fire resistance, Ice & Water enhances the safety and integrity of roofing systems, letting homeowners rest easy knowing that their rooftop is better equipped to withstand potential fire hazards.
5. Easy Installation
With some types of underlayment—particularly asphalt paper—it can be a real challenge to get the underlayment installed without tears, cracks, or wrinkles, all of which can lead to a subpar installation job that just won’t last as long as it could if you’d used a more durable underlayment product. By contrast, EpiStik Ice & Water is easy to install. It unrolls smoothly even in extreme temperatures, its durability and flexibility mean it won’t crack or tear as you work with it, and the peel-and-stick application process helps you create a tight, even seal with the roof deck without the need for fasteners.
All of this leads to a higher quality installation job, which will ultimately be much more durable than a roofing job featuring asphalt paper with lots of small flaws that can lead to larger tears and punctures later on.
Choose Epilay for Quality and Durability
Here at Epilay, we’re committed to providing roofing professionals with high-quality, innovative products that meet the demands of modern construction. EpiStik Ice & Water is a testament to this commitment, offering superior durability, protection, and ease of use. When you choose Ice & Water as your underlayment, you’re investing in long-term reliability and performance for your next roofing job. Don’t hesitate to contact us to learn more!
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