The Role of Underlayment in Roof Protection

When it comes to protecting your home, your roof plays a very important role. But there’s one part of the roof that many people don’t know about—the underlayment. Underlayment is a layer of material that sits between your roof deck (usually wood) and the shingles or other roofing material. Even though you don’t see it, underlayment works hard to protect your home from water and weather damage.

The main job of underlayment is to act as a second barrier against water If wind or heavy rain gets past the shingles, the underlayment helps keep that moisture from soaking into your roof and causing leaks or rot. This is especially helpful during storms or when snow sits on the roof for a long time. It also protects your roof during construction before the top layer is added.

There are different types of underlayment, such as felt paper and synthetic materials. Synthetic underlayment is now more popular because it is lighter, stronger, and more resistant to water. No matter the type, installing quality underlayment is a smart choice to help your roof last longer and keep your home safe and dry.

A + Roofing Solutions always uses synthetic underlayment on all roofing projects which is the best option!