Roof Underlayments – September 2016
by Jonathan McGaha | August 31, 2016 12:00 am
Roof underlayments featured in Metal Architecture’s September 2016 issue.
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Drexel Metals Inc. Drexel Metals’ Metshield Synthetic roof underlayment is a high-tensile strength, 40-mil, SBS-modified bitumen with a UV-resistant, anti-slip polyethylene woven top facer. It self-seals around roofing nails, screws and clips used to install the primary roof system. It has a skid-resistant surface for steep-slope applications. Metshield Synthetic underlayment may be used with metal, asphalt and slate shingles and tiles, and a variety of sloped roof materials. It may be used for commercial and residential applications using plastic cap fasteners and roofing nails (3/8-inch head). www.drexmet.com[1] |
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DuPont Building Innovations DuPont Building Innovations’ Tyvek Protec roof underlayment is a secondary water barrier on steep-sloped roofs (2:12 or higher) under metal, asphalt, cedar or slate shingles and tiles. Tyvek Protec is offered in a variety of grades: Tyvek Protec 120, Tyvek Protec 160 and Tyvek Protec 200. It is designed to lay flat, be wrinkle free and easy to chalk. www.tyvek.com/protec[2] |
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Firestone Building Products Firestone Building Products’ CLAD-GARD SA-FR roof underlayment with Core- Gard is a single-layer, self-adhered, waterproof, UL Class A roof underlayment. Primer is not required in temperatures higher than 40 F. It is covered by Firestone Building Products’ Red Shield Warranty. firestonebpco.com[3] |
- www.drexmet.com: http://www.drexmet.com/
- www.tyvek.com/protec: http://www.dupont.com/products-and-services/construction-materials/building-envelope-systems/brands/roofing-products/products/tyvek-protec.html
- firestonebpco.com: http://firestonebpco.com/
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