by Kamal Doshi | Aug 21, 2025 | Felt Underlayment, Fire Resistant Roofing, Homeowners, Roofing Underlayment
If you’re installing an asphalt shingle roof, you might be asking: Is underlayment really necessary? It’s a common question among both contractors and homeowners. While the answer might seem straightforward, there are important technical and regulatory factors to...
by Kamal Doshi | Nov 29, 2022 | Roofing Underlayment, Synthetic Underlayment
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...
by Kamal Doshi | Jun 24, 2022 | Felt Underlayment, Synthetic 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...
by Kamal Doshi | Feb 12, 2020 | Felt Underlayment
Research and development are important at Epilay for a broad variety of reasons. We want to make sure that our underlayments provide the best protection possible for a roof deck, and we also want those products to be durable and long lasting. But there’s one part of...
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...
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