by Ron Gerhart | Mar 19, 2020 | Synthetic Underlayment
For roofers making the choice between asphalt felt versus synthetic underlayments, there are a lot of factors to consider. Asphalt has been the standard for decades, and it remains a popular choice because roofers are familiar with it and because it’s typically...
by Ron Gerhart | Dec 4, 2019 | Felt Underlayment, Roofing Underlayment, Synthetic Underlayment
Synthetic underlayments have been around for a while, but prior to their development, roofing felt was the industry standard. More and more, builders are switching to synthetics, but some still have questions about which products to choose. If you’re thinking about...
by Chris Vick | Nov 11, 2019 | Fire Resistant Roofing, Roofing Underlayment, Synthetic Underlayment
Fire resistance is one of the most important considerations when choosing roofing materials. One of the big reasons for this is that there are a lot of different mishaps that could cause a fire on the roof. Lightning strikes have been known to do it, and so have...
by Rick Miller | Oct 9, 2019 | Homeowners, Roofing Underlayment, Synthetic Underlayment
Here’s a question that builders ask a lot: What is ice and water shielding? And more importantly, when is it necessary? Where Epilay’s synthetic underlayment roofing products are concerned, our Plystik Plus, which is a peel-and-stick underlayment, features Ice Dam...
by Chris Vick | Sep 11, 2019 | Homeowners, Roofing Underlayment, Synthetic Underlayment
There’s a reason why building codes, roofers, and roofing associations alike recommend—and even often require—underlayment. But sometimes questions arise. Is underlayment truly necessary? How does it benefit the roof, particularly since underlayment is designed to be...
by Rick Miller | Aug 7, 2019 | Roofing Underlayment, Synthetic Underlayment
Roofers often wonder what the differences are between granular and smooth roof underlayments. There are several differences between the two, and a few considerations that you’ll need to account for before choosing smooth vs. granular underlayment. Let’s start with a...
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