Understanding Your Roofing Underlayment

Roofs have seams. If you look carefully at your shingled roof, you will notice that it does have many seams. To enhance the protection from moisture, sunlight and even the stifling summer heat that a household can get from the roof, roofing underlayment is used. The underlayment is typically installed before the outer roofing material is put in place. Indeed, there are several choices that you can opt for when choosing the best underlayment materials.

You can use synthetic polypropylene, fibreglass and even rubber asphalt to make underlayment for your roof. Of course to have the best results from underlayment installation, you will need the services of an experienced roofer. at Gi Roofers we offer you experienced personnel to help you make the best roofing choices for your home or business.

A number of things will be considered when choosing the underlayment material that is best for your roofing. For example, the kind of roof you have installed as well as the slope it has will always determine the underlayment choice to be made. Also, the climate of the place in which you live is a crucial consideration.

Having proper underlayment is crucial in enhancing the durability of your roof. The fact that underlayment keeps such agents as summer heat and moisture away is also of benefit to your property. More often than not, underlayment forms a fire resistant layer that can be crucial in case of fire accidents.

If you have any questions about your roof underlayment, feel free to give us a call!

Michael Gustafson

Gustafson Roofing is a local, family-owned roofing company that has been serving the Boynton Beach, Florida area since 1948. As one of the most experienced roofing contractors in the region, Gustafson Roofing provides a full range of roofing services, from installation of new roofing systems to repairs and maintenance. They are experts in roof replacements, installing various types of roofs, including asphalt shingle, metal, tile, and flat roofs. In addition to reroofing, the company offers roof leak repairs and inspection services to keep clients’ roofs protected. With over 60 years in business, Gustafson Roofing prides itself on quality craftsmanship and customer satisfaction.