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CertainTeed roof underlayment costs, pros and cons

Discuss with your contractor the pros and cons of CertainTeed roof underlayment and asphalt roofing.

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CertainTeed roof underlayment and asphalt roofingAlthough it's not visible once you install your new asphalt roof, the choice of a roofing underlayment product is important. You'll have many options to consider, including CertainTeed roof underlayment. Residential roofing jobs typically require the use of an underlayment product.

In fact, if you don't install an underlayment, you could run the risk of voiding your roofing warranty.

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The main benefit of a roofing underlayment is it provides an extra layer of protection for your roof. This can be particularly important in cases of ice dams and wind-blown rain as well as in humid conditions.

The right roofing membrane can also provide you with thermal efficiency. It helps your home to retain warm air during the winter to drive down heating costs and keeping out hot air during the warmer months to lower your cooling bill.

In choosing the right CertainTeed roof underlayment for your asphalt roofing, you should consider three primary options. One is a traditional roofing tar paper. This can be an economical choice, though it may not provide the level of protection you desire.

Another underlayment option for your asphalt roof is a synthetic underlayment. This option will cost more than traditional tar paper, but it will also provide increased strength. In addition, because synthetic underlayments are breathable, they have the benefit of being waterproof while still allowing humidity to escape from the surface of your roof.

You can also now choose self-adhering underlayment products. This type of product is often an ideal solution for low slope applications. The self-adhering layers also make this product easier to install.

When you're shopping for CertainTeed roof underlayment products, you'll find that this company offers a wide array of options. Products available from CertainTeed include:

    • ShingleFelt™ 15.
    • ShingleFelt™ 30.
    • Roofers' Select™.
    • DiamondDeck™.

When you're ready to install roofing underlayment, consider the cost. You should know your roofing underlayment cost could be affected by the quality of the material you choose.

Both the ShingleFelt™ 15 and ShingleFelt™ 30 underlayment products are considered utility grade. As a result, these felt underlayment products should be less expensive than other options.

The Roofers' Select™ underlayment is also a felt underlayment product, but it's reinforced with fiberglass.

If you're looking for a product capable of delivering higher performance, DiamondDeck™ could be a good option. This product is a synthetic underlayment.

Another CertainTeed option to consider is WinterGuard™. This is a waterproof product frequently used to provide protection against wind-driven rain and ice dams in areas of your roof considered vulnerable, such as the lower edges and the eaves.

In order to find the best roofing prices for your project, it's important to seek out more than one roofing estimate. To find a contractor to provide you with a roofing cost estimate, use Reply! By understanding the various CertainTeed roof underlayment product options available, you can determine which product is the best match for your needs.

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