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 | Sep 17, 2024 | EpiStik Ice and Water, EpiStik Plus, EpiStik SA-250, Felt Underlayment, Peel and Stick Underlayment, Roofing Underlayment, Synthetic Underlayment
Waterproof versus water resistant: In the world of synthetic roofing underlayment, there are a lot of questions about these two terms. What does it mean for an underlayment to be truly waterproof? Read on and we’ll show you! What is the Difference Between Waterproof...
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 Blake Taylor | Mar 14, 2019 | Felt Underlayment, Roofing Underlayment, Synthetic Underlayment
When it comes to synthetic underlayment, one common question is how long it lasts. Actually, the lifespan of synthetic underlayment, particularly when left exposed, is one of its biggest advantages. Another important factor is tear strength—synthetic underlayment has...
by Rick Miller | Jan 22, 2019 | Homeowners, Roofing Underlayment, Synthetic Underlayment
A new roof is a major investment, but after a storm homeowners often just want to get back in their home quickly! It can be easy to just go with the first roofing contractor that shows up on your doorstep, but using a reliable and local trusted contractor will prove...
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