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...
Winter Roofing Safety Tips for Contractors and Crews
“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...
10 Questions Answered About Our Newest Peel and Stick Underlayment: PlyStik SA-250!
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...
Top 5 Reasons to Use Synthetic Underlayment for Metal Roofing
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...
Top Roofing Technology Trends of 2021
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...
Florida’s New Building Code: What Roofing Pros Need to Know
Of all the places in the United States, Florida has some of the toughest building codes around—at least where roofing is concerned. It’s something born out of necessity. Since Florida is a hurricane-prone state with a history of big storms making landfall, these codes...
The Continuing Roofing Supply Shortage: Tips for Roofing Contractors
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...