Top Reasons Our Synthetic Underlayment is Safer for Your Roofing Crew
There are many reasons why more and more roofing contractors are choosing synthetic underlayment for their projects. One of those reasons is safety. Synthetic underlayment comes with safety features that traditional felt underlayment just can’t match. Read on to learn...
Common Misconceptions Surrounding Synthetic Underlayment
Misconceptions, myths, half-truths—there are a lot of these surrounding synthetic roofing underlayment (and underlayment in general, for that matter). So how do you know what’s true and what isn’t? As underlayment experts ourselves, we can help! Read below because...
The 5 Most Important Tips for Installing Synthetic Roofing Underlayment
There are so many advantages to synthetic roofing underlayment—and many of those advantages are things that will make installation easier. For example, Epilay's ProtecTite line of synthetic roofing underlayment rolls out easily and smoothly, with no lumps or bumps....
Does Peel and Stick Synthetic Underlayment Cause Reroofing Problems in the Future?
These days, we have two peel-and-stick underlayment products. First, there’s Plystik Plus, which was our original peel-and-stick product. And now, there’s PlyStik SA-250, which is a newer product that is designed to replace traditional asphalt-based sanded and...
What Roofing Underlayment Should I Use?
As any roofing contractor knows, there are lots of factors to consider when choosing an underlayment. Some underlayment works better for one type of roofing over another, while other underlayment products are better designed to withstand moisture, UV rays, and other...
Synthetic Roofing Underlayment vs. Felt Roofing Underlayment
Traditional roofing felt has long been the roofing underlayment of choice among builders and contractors. This is in large part because for decades, there haven’t been many options to choose from. These days, however, there is a growing demand for alternatives — and...
Is Synthetic Underlayment Breathable?
If there is one frequently asked question about Epilay synthetic underlayments, it’s whether or not our underlayments are considered breathable. It’s an interesting question—but one thing to keep in mind is that for most underlayments, breathability isn’t a primary...
What Epilay Protectite Synthetic Roofing Underlayment is Right for My Roof?
When selecting a synthetic roofing underlayment, there are a lot of factors to consider. The weather might be the first thing that comes to mind, but let’s look beyond that at a couple of other factors that are sometimes overlooked. These include the roof’s pitch and...
6 Common Questions About Ice and Water Shield
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...
Tips for Installing Self-Adhered Underlayments
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...
The Importance of Using a High-Quality Synthetic Underlayment
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...
The History and Evolution of Roofing Underlayment
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...