Residential Cool Roofing Underlayment

A cool roof is a roofing system that delivers higher solar reflectance the ability to reflect the visible infrared and ultraviolet wavelengths of the sun reducing heat transfer to the building and higher thermal emittance the ability to radiate absorbed or non reflected solar energy than standard designed roofing products.

Residential cool roofing underlayment.

Our roofgard cool grey rolls are lighter and easier to handle making it faster to install. Grace ice water shield 36 in x 75 ft 200 sq ft rubber roof underlayment. Roofing underlayment or felt protects the roofing from any resins that bleed out of the sheathing. Diamonddeck is a synthetic scrim reinforced water resistant underlayment that can be used beneath shingle shake metal or slate roofing.

The new cool roof requirements affect new construction significant repairs of existing roofs re roofing plus additions and alterations of existing buildings and homes. Armorlay 4 x 250 roof underlayment. Item 169827 model 5003002. Provides exceptional protection against leaks caused by roof settling and extreme weather.

It has exceptional dimensional stability compared to standard felt underlayment. Roofing underlayment or felt provides an extra weather barrier in case of blowoffs or water penetration through the roofing or flashings. Felt underlayment can wrinkle when it becomes wet and telegraph those wrinkles through to the shingles applied over it. It is easy to install around vents dormers and other roof structures.

Underlayment is a popular option to protect your new house temporarily to keep the roofing subfloor etc. The owens corning cool roof collection helps keep your roof cooler for a more comfortable home. As of january 1 2010 the california energy commission s updated title 24 building energy efficiency standards for residential and non residential roofing are now in force otherwise know as cool roof. Ideal upgrade at all vulnerable areas.

And since it s grey instead of black it absorbs less of the sun s radiant heat. Styles colors configurations and price points designed to fit your needs. Owens corning cool roof collection shingles are specially designed to reflect the sun s energy and absorb less heat than standard shingles without limiting your color options. Historically cool roofs have been either white.